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The first bow I tillered in 8 month gave me quite a few problems ::)

first of all even if it was taken down to just about this thickness for over 6 months when I went to bely temper it it showed a lot of moisture in it.

a knot and matching elbow on each limb about 2 3rds  took some time to get the wood to bend around them and tillering was quite a challenge.

stained it with my homemade Lava stain ( and did a poor job at it too ::) ::)) finished with spar urethane the grip is wrapped Jute overlays are Zebrawood
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« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2007, 09:27:51 pm »
Looks pretty good Many. Lots of character in that piece of wood.  Justin
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Re: Bernie's GUAVA snake bow
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2007, 10:28:32 pm »
Bernie is going to love that bow!
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« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2007, 10:34:27 pm »
It looks alive! :D,beautiful Bow.
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« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2007, 11:17:26 pm »
That stuff is really nice wood, the grain is great and I think your finish looks excellent. You sure make a nice bow.
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« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2007, 12:49:04 am »
Another nice one, Manny. Bernie will love it. Now the snaky arrow I gave him will have a companion. ;D     Pat
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Re: Bernie's GUAVA snake bow
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2007, 01:26:31 am »
I'm impressed!! That looks great Manny - I don't know how you guys tiller those snakes. Just out of curiosity: What diameter tree did you get that bow out of?
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