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Offline lostarrow

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #15 on: February 02, 2013, 10:41:57 pm »
Love those graceful and refined lines. The beauty lies in the simplicity. Something to strive for!
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Offline 4est Trekker

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #16 on: February 02, 2013, 10:44:09 pm »
I love your style.  Your attention to detail, classic influence, and smooth profiles sure make them more than "nothing special." :)
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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2013, 10:47:50 pm »
As usual, Gordon, really nice job. That bend sure is purdy!! ;)
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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #18 on: February 03, 2013, 12:12:29 am »
Man that is a nice bow. that would be my trophy bow if i made it! these 'nothing special' bows really separate you pros from us noobs   ;D
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Offline toomanyknots

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #19 on: February 03, 2013, 01:33:28 am »
Man gordon, how in the world do you get your leather handles so clean and perfect? The arrow shelf always messes me up a bit, I can never get the measurement right on the first try, and I always gotta trim a bit, check it, trim a bit, check it, etc... They still never come out as clean looking as yours though. Beautiful work. Nice photography skills too.  :)
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #20 on: February 03, 2013, 10:05:26 am »
Very nice bow Gordon, Love the tips. Tiller looks great.
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Offline Maxspin

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #21 on: February 03, 2013, 10:14:54 am »
Very nice.
You are an inspiration.

Keith
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Offline coaster500

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #22 on: February 03, 2013, 11:18:57 am »
Don't ya just love it when Gordon says "It's nothing special"   :laugh:

Beautifully done, gracefull bow!!!  Very, very nice !!!

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Offline adb

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #23 on: February 03, 2013, 12:32:14 pm »
Super nice bow, as usual! Where did you get the lemonwood?
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Offline darwin

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #24 on: February 03, 2013, 01:15:15 pm »
It looks great, if you don't mind could you show me a close up picture of your power lam
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Offline Gordon

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #25 on: February 03, 2013, 02:19:41 pm »
Hey Bryce, thank you!

Thank you Arrowind.

Thank you for the compliment lostarrow.

I appreciate the compliment Trekker.

I'm pleased that you enjoy the bend lesken.

Thank you for your nice words Zion.

Thank you for the compliment Toomanyknots. Like you I do have to make several measurements and cuts before I get the size just right. Using a bit of contact cement where the shelf goes helps a great deal.

Thank you Keenan. That means a lot coming from you. No one makes nicer tips than you.

Thank you for the compliment Keith.

Thank you Coaster. Compared to the incredible bows that I see commonly posted on this forum, this bow is not particularly special. But I do appreciate your compliment.

Thank you Adb. I got the lemonwood from a local hardwood dealer. I have to tell you for making laminated bows, lemonwood is a dream to work with if you can find it.

Thank you Darwin. Here is a better picture of the powerlam. You can click on the picture to zoom in.





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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #26 on: February 03, 2013, 02:29:03 pm »
Elegant beauty Gordon. Your finish as always is exceptional.

Jon
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Offline missilemaster

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #27 on: February 03, 2013, 09:14:37 pm »
That's a Gordon bow alright! Looks great my friend
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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #28 on: February 03, 2013, 09:40:35 pm »
Another nice one as usual. None of you bows are "just plain". outstanding detail.
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Offline Bryce

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Re: Boo Backed Lemonwood and Osage Bow
« Reply #29 on: February 03, 2013, 10:01:04 pm »
Looked like it was shooting pretty smooth today Gordon.
How many arrows did you put through it 1000?!!!  :o
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