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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: MookArcher on April 10, 2014, 02:37:05 am

Title: My first bow!
Post by: MookArcher on April 10, 2014, 02:37:05 am
This is my first bow, and fortunately I had help from the beginning.  My hunting partner is an experienced bowyer and helped educate me on what to look for when choosing Vine Maple, in fact he was present when the limb was chose.  Once the limb was cut I had the privilege of building this bow under the instruction of John Strunk, I am fortunate that we live in the same town.  If it wasn't for John and my hunting partner this bow would have not performed or turned out nearly as nice as it did.  She is 38lbs @ 24" with a 5.75" brace height.
Title: Re: My first bow!
Post by: bubby on April 10, 2014, 02:41:06 am
Wow you hit the trifecta, you got a buddy to build bows with, you got to learn from John strunk, and you got a nice shooter first time out the gate, lucky dog, bub
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Post by: medicinewheel on April 10, 2014, 04:08:54 am
Real nice first bow!
Congrats!!
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Post by: Del the cat on April 10, 2014, 04:13:45 am
Well done... we got you hooked now >:D
Del
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Post by: Pappy on April 10, 2014, 06:05:39 am
Very nice bow and sounds like you had some good help.
   Pappy
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Post by: blackhawk on April 10, 2014, 07:01:28 am
Cool....congrats!!!! :)
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Post by: SLIMBOB on April 10, 2014, 08:15:28 am
Nice one!
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Post by: simson on April 10, 2014, 08:22:55 am
Congrats on your first!
Very well done.
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Post by: 4dog on April 10, 2014, 08:38:26 am
and now ......your lost in it...like the rest of us...bow 10...just around the corner!!!..good job!
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Post by: ohma2 on April 10, 2014, 09:25:44 am
Very nice job on that. Would be a treat to work with strunk for a day or two.hes very inovative.
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Post by: IdahoMatt on April 10, 2014, 09:29:13 am
Very nice first bow.  Keep em coming.  Welcome to the site.  I hope to see more of your work soon :)
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Post by: Slackbunny on April 10, 2014, 09:30:01 am
Very nice work. Even for having instruction that is a great first bow.
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Post by: NeolithicMan on April 10, 2014, 09:54:43 am
Wish my first turned out like this sweet looking bow. welcome to PA
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Post by: Bogaman on April 10, 2014, 10:06:18 am
You've got a nice bow there young man. Nothing like making that first bow then putting some meat on the table with it;^)
Title: Re: My first bow!
Post by: MookArcher on April 10, 2014, 10:53:23 am
Thanks for all the positive feedback, and yes I am hooked!  I am working on a laminate bow with John next, will post pics as soon as it's done.
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Post by: Jesse on April 10, 2014, 11:52:05 am
Looks nothing like my first. Well done  :)
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 10, 2014, 08:01:02 pm
You got a great looking bow there, 1st or 41st thats a good one. Nice pictures too, look forward to seeing the next few.
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Post by: Danzn Bar on April 10, 2014, 08:24:09 pm
Really nice looking first, Sounds like you got some great guidance.  Now show us your 10th  :) ;)
DBar
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Post by: criveraville on April 10, 2014, 09:15:49 pm
Welcome and great job!

Cipriano
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Post by: lebhuntfish on April 10, 2014, 11:07:10 pm
Extremely nice bow, I would love to have those guys in my corner!
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Post by: zenart on April 11, 2014, 01:09:01 am
Congrats on your inaugural success! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: burn em up chuck on April 11, 2014, 11:05:19 am
  you are fortunate, he's just cool to hang out with. Lot of history. I really enjoyed his class.  O:) Oh and your bow sure is a looker. make more!!!

                                                                                                         chuck
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Post by: paoliguy on April 11, 2014, 12:47:03 pm
Looks like a great start on your trip to many more! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 11, 2014, 12:54:12 pm
A good teacher makes all the difference. Good job on your first!
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Post by: PAHunter on April 13, 2014, 10:07:41 pm
Great first bow man!  enjoy shootin it!
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Post by: Arrowind on April 13, 2014, 11:17:49 pm
Good Job!  Nice bow!
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Post by: burchett.donald on April 14, 2014, 12:29:54 am
 Your very fortunate, soak up as much as you can...Really nice bow...
                                                                                        Don