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Offline loefflerchuck

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Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« on: December 13, 2011, 02:06:34 am »
Put a lot of time into this one, but it is for one of my favorite people. Rocky mt juniper with a couple layers of moose sinew, covered with Halibut. Sinew hook tips covered with rawhide, as well as the handle. 51" 41# @ 25". I was thinking 41# might be a bit too much for my sister. Then I remembered she is 5'0" and all of 98 pounds. With her draw this bow should last 100 years
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2011, 02:10:55 am »
Sweet. You nailed that one.  The skins look great Did you heat the Juniper in a form or was it somewhat naturally that way and you helped it along?   Danny
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2011, 02:11:38 am »
That bow is sweet! I love the unbraced profile.
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2011, 02:11:49 am »
Wow, Love it . The profile is excellent and it looks like it could be in a museum as well. Fantastic bow. Tiller is spot on. Congratulations, She should be a very happy lady.
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2011, 02:15:12 am »
Danny, I don;t have any forms. I actually steamed the stave in 5 places and used my knee and shoes to add the curves
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2011, 02:21:54 am »
Thanks Keenan, learned/ copied some things from you on this bow. Never thought of using halibut till you did. Just ended a 11 year stint on a commercial fishing boat and have all kinds of skins for future bows
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2011, 02:34:29 am »
Excellent little bow. The braced and unbraced pics are very nice and full draw ain't too shabby.  8) Well done!
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2011, 03:13:40 am »
WOW! That is a fantastic bow. The craftsmanship you put into it is obvious. Could you show more detail of the nocks?
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Offline coaster500

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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2011, 03:27:41 am »
Looks Great....  The skins are a nice touch... I bet your Sis will love it :)
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2011, 03:31:43 am »
I agree with Keenan on this one, my first thought was "Museum quality". Love the hooked pin nocks, use of skins and rawhide, it all comes together in a timeless piece. Well done sir!
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2011, 04:04:30 am »
WOW!!! :o
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2011, 04:40:59 am »
That is a really nice one; love the 5-curve bend, love the details!
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2011, 05:17:50 am »

Top draw. :)
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2011, 05:52:09 am »
That bow is gorgeous, sweet work!
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Re: Rocky Mt juniper, moose and halibut 5 curve for my sis
« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2011, 07:10:38 am »
Beautiful bow.Very nice work I love it all. :) Very cool profile. :)
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