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Offline Stickhead

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Re: 2019 Bow Trade - Sign up closed
« Reply #345 on: September 15, 2019, 01:25:23 pm »
This is my Plan E bow (I don't wanna talk about it).  Whew!  I'm calling this one finished, I just want to shoot it in a bit more.  It's a 71" osage ELB, 54# @ 29" last I checked, with traditional tips made from buffalo horn, and a zebra hide handle wrap.  I got a cheap tattered hide from an antique dealer friend. 

It had quite a challenging bottom limb, full of knots and twists, but I was happy enough with the final tiller, all things considered.  I kept it a little stiff around the worst knot to be on the safe side, and I put the handle in the middle for a positive tiller profile.  I'll probably post this one on the main board with more pics & details soon.

...Tom

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Offline High-Desert

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« Reply #346 on: September 15, 2019, 02:05:12 pm »
Very cool and very creative stickhead. That’s a great looking bow.
Eric

Offline bushboy

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« Reply #347 on: September 15, 2019, 02:48:33 pm »
The Molly is coming along.just heat treated it.
Some like motorboats,I like kayaks,some like guns,I like bows,but not the wheelie type.

Offline burchett.donald

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« Reply #348 on: September 15, 2019, 11:46:09 pm »
  Tom,
            excellent bend on that character laden stick! You done a really nice job with that...

  Bush,
            Looks like a rocket launcher!

               Nice work guys..........
                                                   Don
                                                                                                                                       
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Genesis 27:3 Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;

Offline jeffp51

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« Reply #349 on: September 16, 2019, 12:02:11 am »
Tom that bow looks great!  I love the tips especially, and Zebra skin is really unusual and interesting for a grip.

Offline Bayou Ben

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« Reply #350 on: September 16, 2019, 02:56:38 pm »
Very nice bend Stick! The bow came out great. 

I agree with Don, that molly will be fast!  Takes some skill to pull that off.  Nice Bush. 

Offline Bayou Ben

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« Reply #351 on: September 16, 2019, 03:03:23 pm »
I didn't realize the ship date is in one month! 

Here's mine braced.
If everything works out I will be able to add a unique touch to cover the cracks on the back.  I'm going to attempt a heat treat before I tiller to final draw length. 
   



Offline burchett.donald

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« Reply #352 on: September 16, 2019, 07:52:17 pm »
  Ben,
           That looks absolutely gorgeous, love that character! I'm already jealous of the recipient...
                                                                                                                                                    Don
                                                                                       
Genesis 27:3 Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;

Offline M2A

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« Reply #353 on: September 16, 2019, 09:04:56 pm »
Dang guys. You are doing some impressive work.

I like that Osage bow a lot Tom, its got some great character. Nice job.

Ben and bushboy, cant wait to see those bows all dressed up, good looking brace profiles.

Mike

   

Offline bushboy

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« Reply #354 on: September 22, 2019, 10:51:42 am »
I think im happy enough for a Molly profile.critique welcome.
Some like motorboats,I like kayaks,some like guns,I like bows,but not the wheelie type.

Offline Mafort

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« Reply #355 on: September 22, 2019, 10:53:11 am »
I’m jealous that’s amazon

Offline hoosierf

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« Reply #356 on: September 22, 2019, 12:32:39 pm »
Love that molly Bushy

Offline sleek

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« Reply #357 on: September 22, 2019, 01:22:43 pm »
I’m jealous that’s amazon

Love the accent lol...

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Tread softly and carry a bent stick.

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Offline Stickhead

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« Reply #358 on: September 22, 2019, 02:59:11 pm »
Nice profile, bushboy!

Offline Bayou Ben

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« Reply #359 on: September 23, 2019, 09:19:54 am »
I think im happy enough for a Molly profile.critique welcome.

Outer limbs look stiff  :D,....looks sweet!