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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: swamp monkey on December 09, 2010, 04:45:55 pm

Title: Hackberry overbuilt bow - Donation to BSA
Post by: swamp monkey on December 09, 2010, 04:45:55 pm
This Hackberry "propeller bow" will be given to the Boy Scouts of America this January for use in a silent auction to help raise funds for scouts.  The bow measures 56 " end to end and the main limbs are 2" wide.  The handle is 1" thick and wide.  The bow pulls 35# at 28".  A little stout for some scouts but they can grow into it.  I really hope some eager kid gets this bow!  I had never worked with Hackberry before and found the bark removal a SNAP compared to other trees.  The wood worked like Hickory and had a wonderful yellow hue.  So why paint it?  Why not!  I had never done that to a bow and wanted to see how I would be able to pull it off. I was pleased with how it turned out and it kicks out arrows just fine. 
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Post by: n2huntn on December 09, 2010, 04:52:10 pm
like them colors. nice gesture too.
Jeff
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Post by: half eye on December 09, 2010, 05:57:37 pm
Hey Swamp,
      No matter what yer doing with it.....that's a fine bow. One of them scouts is gonna be real happy. Good on you sir.
rich
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Post by: dragonman on December 09, 2010, 05:59:29 pm
nice decorations and it is good to give bows to kids...
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on December 09, 2010, 06:41:33 pm
AWWW man I really like the paint job.
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Post by: mullet on December 09, 2010, 10:18:17 pm
 That is one heck of a bow. Thanks for passing it on.
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Post by: Keenan on December 09, 2010, 11:23:11 pm
Very unique paint job and great looking bow. Nicely done, some kid is going to be very happy.
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Post by: medicinewheel on December 10, 2010, 01:26:10 am
I love painted bows...!
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Post by: NTD on December 10, 2010, 01:37:43 am
Nice bow and very nice gesture, I'm sure someone's gonna be happy with that!
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Post by: Pappy on December 10, 2010, 06:06:00 am
Very nice bow,someone will love that. :)
   Pappy
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Post by: hillbilly61 on December 10, 2010, 07:52:32 am
A fine looking bow, and nice craftmanship. Love the color/paimt design. Shot in as the lucky winner grows into it. Hard to think of anything better. ;)
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Post by: Hrothgar on December 10, 2010, 10:06:44 am
Very nice bow, some Scout should be real proud of that. Thats some paint job!
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Post by: jwillis on December 10, 2010, 12:28:36 pm
Cool paint job. Jim
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Post by: swamp monkey on December 12, 2010, 06:22:49 pm
Shucks fellas. You are most kind!
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Post by: 1776J on December 14, 2010, 02:17:49 am
As a former Eagle Scout I say,... Outstanding!!
 :)
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Post by: PeteC on December 14, 2010, 09:39:47 am
Great Job,from yet another Eagle,(once an Eagle,always an Eagle).When I was in the scouts ,I had a 36# ash longbow,that I could easily handle.Your bow will be just right. Good Job. God Bless
Title: Re: Hackberry overbuilt bow - Donation to BSA
Post by: swamp monkey on December 20, 2010, 10:09:39 am
A happy scout.  Sorry The auction was in December not January.