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Offline hammertime

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #60 on: August 10, 2008, 10:45:05 pm »
Just had to add to the praise and comments SWEET looking bowLove the design,handle and profile.Elm is a great wood to work with I have also made that design in white ashThanks for sharing.Hammertime.

Offline Gordon

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #61 on: August 11, 2008, 03:12:37 am »
Oh my, the artwork really accentuates that bow nicely.
Gordon

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #62 on: August 11, 2008, 08:15:12 am »
Thanks everyone!

I should have better full draw pics today when I return from work.

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #63 on: August 12, 2008, 08:50:08 am »
can't wait to see the finished FD pic. very very nice and deadly!

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #64 on: August 12, 2008, 05:58:51 pm »
100# at 29"







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Offline D. Tiller

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #65 on: August 12, 2008, 07:18:47 pm »
Jeesh Thimo! That looks like one deadly bow. How does she shoot and whats up with the wraps on the nocks?
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Offline Dane

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #66 on: August 13, 2008, 08:14:06 am »
Just wow!

Thimo, tell us about the art work, if you don't mind. Design inspiration or actual historic pattern, type of paint used, technique to apply the paint, all that.

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Offline Ryano

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #67 on: August 13, 2008, 09:42:55 am »
I'd say you done good on that Thimo.  ;D Very nice job on the bow and the art work.  8)
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Offline Pappy

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #68 on: August 13, 2008, 10:10:16 am »
Man you didn't waste any time getting it painted,very nice job on bow and painting.100 LBS.
Wow. It would take 2 of me to draw that.  :)
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Offline Ryano

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #69 on: August 13, 2008, 11:56:55 am »
Lets see ya shoot it threw one of those cement blocks..... >:D  ;D
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Offline Woodland Roamer

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #70 on: August 13, 2008, 02:49:42 pm »
Your a bow making machine Thimo! Awesome bow!

Alan
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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #71 on: August 13, 2008, 08:07:27 pm »
Thanks everyone.

The painting was heavily inspired by the Shar-pae tribe. Then sealed in with linseed and wax.

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #72 on: August 13, 2008, 10:13:32 pm »
  Dang!, Thimo. That is one powerfull looking bow.Your full-draw pic' looks bada## as hell. I've got two sweet Elm staves I've been wondering what to do with, you have me inspired.
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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #73 on: August 25, 2008, 11:03:28 pm »
Thanks.

Offline YewArcher

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Re: A new elm project
« Reply #74 on: August 26, 2008, 07:49:01 am »
Nice job Thimo, Gla dto see you posting your bows in this neck of the woods. Thats a real beauty.

Steve