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Title: Talk about a snow angel......
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 05:38:14 pm
This stick of yew was a gift from the bow god's for sure. The wood does all the talking on this one.  :-X I just wish we had daylight and sun for better pics.

64" ntn - natural deflex - added reflex

Heavy 55# @ 28

Finished with 2 coats shellac, 4 coats of tung oil and 2-3 coats of Johnsons paste wax.

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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 05:39:08 pm
Smores

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Post by: pincushin on February 11, 2015, 05:39:37 pm
oh sexy curves there pealry... waiting to see more
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 05:40:22 pm
And smore's



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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 05:41:15 pm
Cha-Ching...the bow is canted toward the camera about 10-15 degrees.
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Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on February 11, 2015, 05:57:32 pm
Man now that's a pretty bow!!
Hopefully one of these days I can come up with some yew to build a bow out of
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Post by: Danzn Bar on February 11, 2015, 05:57:55 pm
Wow your really knocking those yew bows out of the park....great looking, smooth, elegant handle.... you don't dare add a wrap  :) ;)
DBar
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Post by: bow101 on February 11, 2015, 06:10:05 pm
She is a beauty,  like the arrow shelf kind of partial to them myself.
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Post by: Badger on February 11, 2015, 06:13:12 pm
  Thats a beauty! Those are some sweet shooters.
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Post by: Stixnstones on February 11, 2015, 06:18:59 pm
Dude , ur work is so inspirational, what an incredible bow
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Post by: icu812 on February 11, 2015, 06:23:29 pm
Wow... This is probably the coolest bow I've ever seen. (absolutely no offense to any of the other unbelievably skilled bowyers here). That thing just appeals to my taste in every way. I don't have words to describe it, but that right there is the primitive weapon I dream about! Perfectly done. Awesome. I hope to see this bow in the BOM. Dang man... Nice work.
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Post by: blackhawk on February 11, 2015, 06:28:18 pm
smooth n sexy!!!!  :D  8)
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Post by: Marc St Louis on February 11, 2015, 06:31:23 pm
Lovely looking bow and all in 1 piece  :)
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Post by: wizardgoat on February 11, 2015, 06:35:02 pm
Chris beautiful piece of wood turned to a beautiful bow.
Gotta love that yew
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Post by: mwosborn on February 11, 2015, 06:44:19 pm
Beautiful - well done!
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Post by: Onebowonder on February 11, 2015, 06:58:21 pm
WOW - just WOW!  The grain in that wood is so pretty!  Love it much.  So, ...have determined that yew is a bit better than ERC?   O:) ;D ;)

OneBow
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Post by: missilemaster on February 11, 2015, 07:04:09 pm
Boy, That slicked up nice Chris. That handle is stunning with the finish on it and I bet the pics dont even do it justice.
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Post by: Knoll on February 11, 2015, 07:07:23 pm
Bud, that's truly lovely.  CONGRATS!!
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Post by: bubby on February 11, 2015, 07:10:55 pm
Man thats like manna from heaven pearls, sweet and pure up to the full draw and then sexy as hell
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Post by: Springbuck on February 11, 2015, 07:22:38 pm
  I have a lump in my throat.
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Post by: Cloudfeather on February 11, 2015, 07:23:21 pm
I'm trying to get Carson to trade me a character yew for a couple Osage staves. Hoping it comes out half as nice as this one. Very smooth.
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Post by: sleek on February 11, 2015, 07:25:05 pm
A tear just fell from my eye. What do I need to do to get that bow from you Chris?
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Post by: rps3 on February 11, 2015, 07:30:54 pm
I bet it was hard to stop taking pictures of that one. Quite a beauty.
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Post by: JonW on February 11, 2015, 07:52:46 pm
Super cool Chris. I'm with D Bar, you better never put a wrap on that thing.
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Post by: PNewton on February 11, 2015, 07:56:21 pm
Another great looking bow Chris. I like how you do your handles.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 07:58:28 pm
Lovely looking bow and all in 1 piece  :)

A real funny guy Marc! This is the good juniperus.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 08:01:50 pm
Super cool Chris. I'm with D Bar, you better never put a wrap on that thing.

Nope. There wont be any permanent handle on it Jon, Bill. HOWEVER, I am a hunter first and foremost and build bows for that singular reason. If it doesn't work with gloves or when damp. Ill use a rubber roll on grip temporarily. If I had any skills at all, I would have gnurled or stippled the grip. I couldn't get myself to risk anything on this wood, it was too pretty to chance.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 08:04:01 pm
A tear just fell from my eye. What do I need to do to get that bow from you Chris?

Lets see: 50 good to premium yew staves, or maybe a new 2015 Ram 1500 Bighorn with the eco diesel! Yah, Ill take the truck!
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Post by: Badly Bent on February 11, 2015, 08:06:29 pm
Man Chris that sucker is polished and pretty, drop dead gorgeous actually.
 I know its a nice shooter too guys since I was lucky enough to send a few arrows out of it over at Paul's place a few weeks ago just after Chris finished tillering her.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 08:08:07 pm
Correcto McGregor. Did you notice I added a bunch more tip reflex? I bet I added 2" after we parted...:)
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Post by: Danzn Bar on February 11, 2015, 08:10:13 pm
BB,
You've got all the luck  :(  ;)

Chris,
I've see some checkering done on handles that look great.  Ever thought about checkering?
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 08:13:35 pm
You can shoot it all you want this spring, buck a shot..;)

I don't have those skills Bill. I just carve out bows. Heck even my leather grips are nasty.
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Post by: sleek on February 11, 2015, 08:20:52 pm
What would you do if I was a multi millionaire and actually went and bought you that truck Chris?
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Post by: osage outlaw on February 11, 2015, 08:26:01 pm
That is just a classic beauty of a bow.  No skins needed on that baby.  You are really putting out some gorgeous yew bows Pearly.   
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Post by: soy on February 11, 2015, 08:29:40 pm
Very nice PD !
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 08:33:13 pm
What would you do if I was a multi millionaire and actually went and bought you that truck Chris?

Give you the bow, and a dozen new arrows to match. Im a hunter, its a weapon to me, a pretty one albeit. But I can always make more deer killers, or pick one of many friends made me. Ill NEVER afford a new truck!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2015, 08:38:26 pm
Man thats like manna from heaven pearls, sweet and pure up to the full draw and then sexy as hell

Not lying one bit bub, that's the first time I seen it drawn. I tiller to 18" max on a stick in my vice. Then remove weight and gain draw simultaneously until I'm comfy. Weight never gets measured. Just an educated guess. I pulled this to 20" at Pauly's. But added a ton of reflex when I got home and had to tweak the tiller and weight all over again. It was worth it.
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Post by: VicNova on February 11, 2015, 08:42:16 pm
Dam, my man!!!

That bow is mesmerizing!!
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Post by: sleek on February 11, 2015, 08:45:47 pm
I will never afford a new truck either Pearl, but it suee is nice to dream :d
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Post by: DGF on February 11, 2015, 09:29:54 pm
Turned out awesome! Well done sir, well done.

-Dan
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Post by: Zion on February 11, 2015, 09:39:23 pm
sweet bow dude! nice lookin wood forsure
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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 11, 2015, 10:03:35 pm
Sweet.  Love the lines on it.  That's a real beauty!
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Post by: Sidewinder on February 11, 2015, 10:06:49 pm
Man Chris that is one seeeexy bow. Love it.
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Post by: TimBo on February 11, 2015, 10:33:01 pm
That's some yummy yew! 
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Post by: Peacebow_Coos on February 11, 2015, 10:57:04 pm
Awesome looking bow, really clean PD, and beautiful curves
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Post by: IndianKid on February 11, 2015, 11:13:12 pm
Holy 2 tone batman!  But seriously, an amazing bow with an amazing piece of wood!
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Post by: Drewster on February 11, 2015, 11:41:16 pm
Curve-a-licious........that's a sweet one.  I like the sharp contrast of the tip overlays too.  Well done indeed!
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Post by: okie64 on February 12, 2015, 12:04:47 am
Thats a beauty PD!
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Post by: adb on February 12, 2015, 12:22:22 am
Nice one Pearlie my son! I was wondering when I was going to get to see this one all finished up. Lovely bends.
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Post by: koan on February 12, 2015, 12:55:14 am
Pure Sweetness!... Brian
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Post by: adams89 on February 12, 2015, 03:05:57 am
what a beautiful piece of wood, looks great!
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Post by: chamookman on February 12, 2015, 03:13:10 am
Sexy it is for sure, Yew nailed it Bud ! Bobbert
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Post by: Del the cat on February 12, 2015, 03:15:47 am
Oh yes.... sweeeeeet.
Bet that's as smooth as silk draped over something smooth and curvy.......
Like a say Henry Moore sculpture O:)
Del
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Post by: GB on February 12, 2015, 03:25:27 am
Wow!  That's some beautiful wood and beautiful work to match.
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Post by: Joec123able on February 12, 2015, 04:11:43 am
Wow that's so beautiful. You know how to tiller a bow that's for sure !!  :D
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Post by: Pappy on February 12, 2015, 04:50:57 am
That's a beauty for sure, very nice. :)
   Pappy
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Post by: hedgeapple on February 12, 2015, 05:27:53 am
WOW and WOW.  Talking about letting the wood design the bow, Pearly, you just put on a clinic.  Judging from the roughed in stave, that bow screamed "make me a r/d bow". And you made her proud. Excellent work.
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Post by: redhawk55 on February 12, 2015, 05:52:42 am
Great bow, love such a all in one bow!
Michael
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Post by: paulsemp on February 12, 2015, 07:48:42 am
turned out very nice chris but don't be afraid to pull it all the way back. If it blows it wasn't meant to be. 28 or bust >:D
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Post by: bobbykelley on February 12, 2015, 07:55:31 am
Well I can afford the truck but I'll never be able to make a bow that looks as good as that. As for snow angel it might as well be as that was sent from the gods. Well done PD.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 12, 2015, 08:02:57 am
Thanks for the words all. This was a stick of wood any ol' fool could make look good! 
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Post by: Aaron H on February 12, 2015, 08:04:10 am
Beautiful lines Chris.  I bet that is one sweet shooter.
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Post by: RyanY on February 12, 2015, 08:32:41 am
Gorgeous! That handle is sublime.
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Post by: Blackcoyote on February 12, 2015, 08:50:54 am
It looks better every time I see it!

Ok now, that the hero pics are outta the way, let's go stomp some brush and chase bunnies!  ;D
 

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Post by: Will H on February 12, 2015, 09:08:59 am
That thing is beautiful pearly!
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Post by: Renacs on February 12, 2015, 09:43:05 am
 How do you top that? Time to retire as a bowyer.
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Post by: Jodocus on February 12, 2015, 10:59:48 am
Thanks for the words all. This was a stick of wood any ol' fool could make look good!

one lucky fool you are!  ;D
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Post by: Sasquatch on February 12, 2015, 11:42:44 am
That bow is another jaw dropping wow.  You really do make bows (every one) with perfect tillers. Great handle design, it really shows off the color of the wood.
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Post by: adb on February 12, 2015, 11:53:48 am
It appears your reputation has been firmly re-established, after the ERC disaster, buddy!  ;) ;D
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Post by: Parnell on February 12, 2015, 04:09:19 pm
That bow reminds me of...
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 12, 2015, 04:11:32 pm
Yummmmm-E!
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Post by: Roy on February 12, 2015, 04:44:56 pm
Very nice work, Pearly boy.... You do know how to make a bow huh?:)
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Post by: Dvshunter on February 12, 2015, 06:47:39 pm
She looks mighty fine all finished up man. Nice job.
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Post by: bushboy on February 12, 2015, 06:58:43 pm
Killer job on that one!top self all around!
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Post by: sleek on February 12, 2015, 08:02:22 pm
Whos the babe?
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Post by: bobbykelley on February 12, 2015, 08:41:04 pm
That bow reminds me of...

Yes I agree. .
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Post by: bubby on February 12, 2015, 08:48:49 pm
Whos the babe?




Ee gads man thats Raquel Welch in 1,000,000 b.c.
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Post by: jesswprater on February 12, 2015, 08:49:51 pm
I have no concept of a more beautiful bow. I guess every bowyer has his own signature.

Sleek!! Don't you know Raquel Welch? Your giving away your age LOL  ;D!
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Post by: sleek on February 12, 2015, 09:00:51 pm
Im 31 man, what do you want? I wasnt alive in  1,000,000 BC!
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Post by: Roy on February 12, 2015, 09:06:30 pm
She was ok, I guess:)
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Post by: DC on February 12, 2015, 09:09:39 pm
OK! Is your wife looking over your shoulder? She was BI
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Post by: Arrowind on February 12, 2015, 09:13:02 pm
Wow.  It doesn't get better than that!   AWESOME!
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Post by: medicinewheel on February 13, 2015, 03:21:39 am
Love the curves!
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on February 13, 2015, 11:35:26 am
That is a fine yew bow. Glad you spent the extra time to put that extra curve in. I bet that girl just humms.   
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 13, 2015, 11:37:18 am
Thanks Carson, it zings a mean arrow for sure. Guess who kept the reflexed half for himself?.......................Yup, you guessed it!
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Post by: lesken2011 on February 15, 2015, 07:39:33 am
Been busy a few days and just saw this, Pearl. Sweet lookin bow, man. :)
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Post by: RyanR on February 15, 2015, 07:44:32 am
Dang Chris, that's a beauty. Good little tree stand bow right there.
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 15, 2015, 11:17:55 am
Pearly strikes again! Man that's a beauty, and that profile :o
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Post by: Forest_Farmer on February 16, 2015, 09:36:02 am
Wow!!!  The tips, the curves,  the grip,  the contrast between the sapwood and heartwood......,they all come together to make a lethal work of art. 
Well done my friend!   Now the next picture I want to see is that bow laying next to a muley or an elk!!   Well even a bunny :)
I hope to get a chance to fling arrow through it the spring at Marshall
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2015, 09:41:55 am
Thanks guys, and you know full well you can fire all the rounds you want from it in Marshall, or wherever I run into you!
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Post by: Danzn Bar on February 16, 2015, 09:45:42 am
Thanks guys, and you know full well you can fire all the rounds you want from it in Marshall, or wherever I run into you!

Yep all you want ...."for a buck"..
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2015, 10:57:00 am
Buck a SHOT big guy, get it right!
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Post by: Sidewinder on February 16, 2015, 11:29:32 am
Bubby, when Sleek said whos the babe I knew he was a young un.  Not that I'm an old un, I'm only 50. I can still leap small buildings (doghouse) just not with a single bound.  ;D Danny
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Post by: Danzn Bar on February 16, 2015, 05:55:28 pm
Buck a SHOT big guy, get it right!

Can't hold it against me for try'n..  :P.................. ;)
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Post by: PAHunter on February 16, 2015, 05:58:04 pm
That's some amazing wood ya got there and a darn nice bow ya made with it! 
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Post by: coaster500 on February 16, 2015, 06:51:17 pm
Beautiful work Drums!!!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2015, 07:13:05 pm
And what do we have here!?! A genuine Kip Winger sighting!

Thanks and hope your well Kip!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2015, 07:14:21 pm
Buck a SHOT big guy, get it right!

Can't hold it against me for try'n..  :P.................. ;)

Tell you what big guy. You make us a yummy desert in your Dutch oven and Ill let you take her for a ride around the course. If it breaks? Ill be mad at me for making a junker bow!
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Post by: Danzn Bar on February 16, 2015, 07:22:10 pm
 :laugh: :laugh: Your somti'n else....Chris   :) :)   I'll see what I can do.. ;)
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Post by: coaster500 on February 16, 2015, 07:39:02 pm
And what do we have here!?! A genuine Kip Winger sighting!

Thanks and hope your well Kip!

Doing well Drums thanks for asking........
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Post by: Stringman on February 16, 2015, 08:13:55 pm
I'm a little shocked that this keeps goin and goin! Heck man, even the energizer bunny shuts down eventually.  >:D >:D

It's another standout, Chris. Well done, friend!
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Post by: RyanR on February 17, 2015, 06:59:05 pm
Buck a SHOT big guy, get it right!
I'll shoot a buck with one shot from that beauty. >:D >:D. I hope to see her at Marshall.
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Post by: Josh B on February 19, 2015, 12:01:29 pm
Oh yeah...sexy curves built for speed, handling and just pure unmitigated pleasure.  one look and you just knew you had to try it out.  Raquel Welch was certainly in a league of her own!  Oh...nice bow Pearly. >:D  Josh
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Post by: simson on February 19, 2015, 02:42:42 pm
Boah, outstanding Mr. Drummer!
That wood is nice, to bad I haven't that quality here by me.
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Post by: Gaust on February 19, 2015, 10:39:17 pm
Nice work, Chris!  I like the full draw profile.  You never disappoint.
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Post by: Bryce on February 19, 2015, 10:43:05 pm
I'm glad you did that piece of wood justice:)
Glad it landed in your hands!
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Post by: Bryce on February 20, 2015, 02:55:30 am
Thanks Carson, it zings a mean arrow for sure. Guess who kept the reflexed half for himself?.......................Yup, you guessed it!

Just read this LOL the other half had to many branches knots and defects and never made it to the stave rack:/