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Offline dragonman

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #30 on: May 04, 2010, 09:08:28 am »
I agree with all the above, nice bow
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Offline OldBow

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #31 on: May 04, 2010, 01:03:53 pm »
What amazes me is how Gordon makes a primitive weapon look so GREAT! Bookmarked, too, for May Self BOM fun.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #32 on: May 05, 2010, 03:14:00 am »
Thank you Russell. I can only take credit for the bow. The quivers and arrow were made by my friends Ron York and Bryan Briand respectively. The knife was traded for the bow.

Rich, I used to visit that area when I lived in the Bay area. The scenary is stunning. You are going to love it there.

Thank you dragonman.

Thank you for the nice compliment Don.
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Offline Ghost Dog

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #33 on: May 06, 2010, 12:42:50 am »
 Bob Moon here. I have to tell you guys that Gordon is WICKEDLY talented! I collect selfbows, and my collection represents many, many talented bowyers. I can comfortably say that no bowyer I know of, and I know the best, could have made a better bow out of this challenging and beautiful vine maple stave. It is not only a beauty though, it is a smooth drawing, fast shooting bow that is very, very quiet. Gordon's finish work is flawless, too. I am a happy camper! Thanks Gordon!

Hey JD!!!
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Offline DanaM

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #34 on: May 06, 2010, 11:45:30 am »
Another beauty Gordon :)
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Offline Gordon

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #35 on: May 06, 2010, 02:36:31 pm »
Bob, I'm so pleased that you are happy with the bow. And what a nice compliment. Thank you!

Thank you Dana.
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Offline juniper junkie

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #36 on: May 07, 2010, 01:40:31 am »
another fine weapon!!! hope you can bring it to the gathering. great job!!
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Offline Matthias Wiltschko

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #37 on: May 07, 2010, 08:00:06 am »
She's a real beauty with an impressive drawweight for a sapling.
Sure is a fine shooter too.

Matthias
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Offline Gordon

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #38 on: May 08, 2010, 01:40:52 am »
Thank you Dave. Unfortunately I will not be able to bring the bow to the gathering as it has already been sent off.

Thank you Matthias. It's generally not too difficult to make hunting weight bows from saplings, but character in the stave can greatly complicate things.
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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #39 on: May 08, 2010, 04:27:59 am »
Gordon Is that Beading on the quiver? real nice.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #40 on: May 08, 2010, 10:48:34 am »
Bowkee, both quivers were made and hand beaded by my friend Ron York.
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Offline venisonburger

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #41 on: May 08, 2010, 01:21:30 pm »
Gordon, thats a knarly looking bow, looks really nice. Has anyone ever told you that you resemble Fred Bear? Your full draw picture reminded me of his pictures.
VB
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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #42 on: May 09, 2010, 12:54:26 am »
Gordon, your Friend He does Most excellent Work also :)
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Offline mox1968

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #43 on: May 10, 2010, 04:17:42 pm »
great looking bow simple but effective looks like it could be self bow of the month already sorted out for this month!!
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Offline james parker

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Re: vine maple D-bow
« Reply #44 on: May 10, 2010, 05:06:31 pm »
gordon that turned out super nice,you sure are the man on that vm.......james
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