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Offline Bryce

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Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow (more pics added)
« on: September 25, 2012, 09:44:13 pm »
Well a friend of mine has been waiting a year for me to make him a bow, so heres what i came up with.
this is a sister to another stave, and is also the compression side.
NtN 53"
Max Width 1 5/8"
bends completely through the handle, built up with rawhide
black on black John Strunk style grip
chokecherry bark
Ebony stained tips, finished with 6 coats of Tru-Oil
42#@26" tillered to 28"




















thanks for looking


-Pinecone
« Last Edit: September 26, 2012, 04:54:01 pm by Bryce (Pinecone) »
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2012, 09:52:57 pm »
That's a real beauty Pinecone. I would have a hard time giving away a bow like that, bet your friend is one happy camper.

Greg
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Offline ionicmuffin

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2012, 09:56:01 pm »
Dude! you've go pro mad skills! shes glassy and looks really nice!
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Offline ionicmuffin

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2012, 10:06:24 pm »
gosh your friend will sure be proud of that bow! i just cant stop staring at it! such a gorgeous bow!
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Offline Hunter Van Winkle

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2012, 10:10:33 pm »
Wow. How do you get that glassy finish?
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Offline sharpend60

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2012, 10:18:33 pm »
Thats a real nice looking bow.
Good work my friend.
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2012, 10:22:06 pm »
That's awesome!!! Love that bark backing, and the color contrasts.

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Offline Weylin

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2012, 10:33:38 pm »
Everything is great about that bow. Nice work, Bryce!  8)
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Offline dmenzies1950

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2012, 10:49:03 pm »
Bryce, You are a  Master bowmaker for sure! I love that handle, and the cherry bark looks amazing! Great job Bryce thanks for sharing!  Dale
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Offline SA

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2012, 11:20:11 pm »
that one is definitely worth the wait he should be happy , great tiller!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2012, 11:57:48 pm »
Cool bow and well tillered.
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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2012, 01:33:10 am »
That's a beauty.Very nice tiller and love the cherry bark.I'm positive he'll be one happy fella.
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Offline coaster500

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2012, 02:21:36 am »
You won't be hearing any complaints for your friend that's a fact :(

Well done!!!
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Offline randman

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2012, 03:35:21 am »
That is one awesome looking bow. Don't cha love that vine maple.
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Offline JonW

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Re: Cherry Barked Vinemaple Bow
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2012, 08:07:56 am »
I really like the front profile of that bow. Nice job Bryce.
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