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egurevich

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need help identifying this bow wood and bowyer
« on: October 06, 2013, 04:05:45 pm »
I bought this bow in an antique store in Portland, OR for $40. It was made in 1997 and it's still a shooter. I was wondering if someone can help me identify the wood based on the grain on the back. It looks to me like red oak. And also does anyone know this bowyer based on the signature? Any details are appreciated.
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Offline Bryce

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Re: need help identifying this bow wood and bowyer
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2013, 04:19:51 pm »
that there in vinemaple. it has a stain on it but theres no doubt.
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Offline huisme

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Re: need help identifying this bow wood and bowyer
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2013, 04:51:06 pm »
Yep, definitely my favorite white wood. Vine maple looks pretty good with a stain; I should try it some time.
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Black locust. Black locust everywhere.
Mollegabets all day long.
Might as well make them short, save some wood to keep warm.

Offline osage outlaw

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Re: need help identifying this bow wood and bowyer
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2013, 05:18:51 pm »
You got one heck of a deal on that bow.  It looks to be nicely made.
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Re: need help identifying this bow wood and bowyer
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2013, 05:22:04 pm »
That was a bargain at twice the price!  Cool! Josh
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Offline BowSlayer

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Re: need help identifying this bow wood and bowyer
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2013, 05:36:20 pm »
let's see a F/D good deal
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: need help identifying this bow wood and bowyer
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2013, 05:51:53 pm »
It looks like it might say Gary Grassi.  I googled that name and found some information on a guy that passed away earlier this year.  It sounds like it could be him from reading his obituary.  Search for Gary S. Grassi.  He lived in Iowa.
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