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Offline Brian Hoffer

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Red elm flatbow (pic heavy)
« on: August 14, 2013, 03:38:41 pm »
Hello,

Posting another bow I recently finished for my father-in-law.  It is a self bow made of red elm and measures 58" ntn.  The limbs are 2" wide along 2/3 of their length.  She comes in at ~33# @ 25 inches or so.  Did my best to paint some nice patterns on the back.  Also left a tiny bit of the spring wood above the chased ring for a slight "camo" effect (not sure the pictures capture this).  Glued on a bit of black walnut to the belly side of the handle for extra niceness.  Each limb took on about 1/2" to 1" of set.





















Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Red elm flatbow (pic heavy)
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2013, 03:40:38 pm »
Cool little paddle.
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: Red elm flatbow (pic heavy)
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2013, 04:43:11 pm »
Gorgeous ! Love that design
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Offline TRACY

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Re: Red elm flatbow (pic heavy)
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2013, 07:39:46 pm »
Nice looking bow and good gesture!

Tracy
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Offline koan

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Re: Red elm flatbow (pic heavy)
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2013, 09:21:40 pm »
Nice bow! I like them nocks... Brian
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