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Offline straightarrow

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HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« on: September 15, 2010, 09:41:41 pm »
Just finished this Hornbeam up for my girlfriend. This was my first reflex deflex and my first time putting snake skins on. The stave started with natural deflex and I used dry heat to flip the tips. It is 65" long and finished out at 40#@28". It is about 35# at her draw...which I found to be a good weight for her. The tip overlays are Mahoghany over ebony. The backing is Western Diamond back Rattler. The 5" handle is wrapped in dyed buck skin and accented with the left over snakeskin. The string is B-50 with beaverballs. The shelf plate is also accented with snakeskin, but I also put a shelf and side plate on to protect the skins. The finish is ten coats of tru-oil. She sot the bow very well last night and was very gracious of her gift. I named the bow "Morso Da Amare" which means bitten by love in Italian. Thanks for lookin.......

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Re: HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2010, 09:42:58 pm »
Absolutely beautiful!  I really like that bow.  Hope she appreciates it.
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Re: HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2010, 09:45:41 pm »
Another full draw pic

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Offline Ken S

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« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2010, 09:47:29 pm »
That is a very sweet looking bow thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2010, 09:52:21 pm »
Thanks for the other FD pic, do you have a squared up one?
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Re: HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2010, 09:54:55 pm »
Very Nice!!...Brian
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Re: HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2010, 10:00:51 pm »
excellent attention to detail ! very nice bow she will be proud of that one
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Re: HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2010, 10:11:48 pm »
Here is a more squared up pic of the tiller.... Ntd

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« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2010, 10:15:52 pm »
Very Cool, thank you ;D
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Re: HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2010, 11:13:09 pm »
Very cool looking bow,excellent job on the tips and overall damned nice bow!!
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Offline youngbowyer33

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Re: HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2010, 11:23:16 pm »
wow, that is a dream bow!! really nice! i LOVE IT!
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Re: HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2010, 11:26:35 pm »
Ahh, yeah, that is very, very nice. And that beautiful bow is accentuated more with the gorgeous background in these pics. Great job.
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« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2010, 11:28:58 pm »
Ahh, yeah, that is very, very nice. And that beautiful bow is accentuated more with the gorgeous background in these pics. Great job.
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Offline Josh

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Re: HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2010, 12:19:39 am »
^^deja vu?  I really like the way you make bows man!  Tiller, tips, grip, finish work, the whole package of this bow is just bathed in awesomeness.    8)  Got it bookmarked for September Self BOM contest too.  :)
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Re: HHB R/D with western diamond back finished pics
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2010, 01:21:20 am »
Very nicely done!! Very fine attention to detail. Your tiller looks super. Your girlfriend is a lucky gal!!
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