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Offline Marc St Louis

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Re: Thumb wrestling and Orangutan would be easier...
« Reply #15 on: August 13, 2014, 06:32:35 pm »
Looks like you're working on a 100# bow with that much wood
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Re: Thumb wrestling and Orangutan would be easier...
« Reply #16 on: August 13, 2014, 07:11:46 pm »
Looks like you're working on a 100# bow with that much wood

It seemed like a lot of wood to me as well, but I kept reading how it takes a whole bunch of ERC to make a strong bow.  Plus, I figured I could take wood off much more effectively than put it on afterwards.  I'd like to bring this in around 60 to 65 pounds if I can make it work out.  Right now it feels like it is about 200 pounds!  (i.e. - It don't budge a but a little bit when I press it against the toe of my shoe.)

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Re: Thumb wrestling and Orangutan would be easier...
« Reply #17 on: August 13, 2014, 09:27:51 pm »
String it up! It's a "TROLL BOW"
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