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Offline Shaun

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Nod to Nels
« on: November 15, 2011, 04:18:40 pm »
This bow used limb pattern I traced from a Grumley Brush Bow (but without the brush nocks). It has a wide thin limb with little thickness taper - similar to a pyramid white wood bow design. It is 59 NTN and 50# @ 28". Limb willow leaf shape and 2" wide tapering to 1/2" nocks, approximately 1/2" thick at fades to 3/8" at tips. It holds about an inch of backset and is quick with a 500 grn arrow.  Handle is skived wrap with tapered width for finger fit. Scraped (not sanded) and no finish on osage limbs. Very light in the hand and stable, a pleasure to shoot.













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Offline druid

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2011, 04:21:04 pm »
Excellent bow, I like it very much.
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2011, 04:33:25 pm »
Awsome bow! Love those lines..
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2011, 04:40:01 pm »
Nice bow Shaun. That is my absolute favorite design for hunting bows.  Wide and stable.
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Offline k-hat

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2011, 05:05:36 pm »
Georgeous bow, I bet she is a sweet shooter!
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2011, 05:20:57 pm »
I am tempted to refer to the bow as "plain", but that word really doesn't fit.  Nothing really plain is as attractive to me as this bow, let's call it elegant instead.   Those simple lines and fine tiller makes my eye linger on the sweet curves, makes me wanna take her out and hold her.  Very sweet, very sweet indeed.
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Offline sadiejane

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2011, 05:26:54 pm »
shaun-that is one fine looking bow. i'm with JW, sure would like to hold that one.
good to see you.
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2011, 05:30:53 pm »
Very nice!
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Offline Matt S.

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2011, 05:35:32 pm »
I love the subtle curves on that bow. That's a keeper!
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Offline bluegill68

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2011, 05:40:27 pm »
Shaun,

The brush nocks have always intrigued me but I was always concerned about the additional mass at the tips. I have seen your other bow with the brush nocks and have to say I prefer the way this one looks. Do you notice any differences with or without the nocks?

Well Done!

Sean 
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Offline Gus

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2011, 05:45:28 pm »
Yes Sir,

Love this bow!
This is the design that I have my mind locked onto at the moment.  :)

-gus
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Offline coaster500

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2011, 06:37:39 pm »
That's a sweet, stable looking bow!!

I really like your bow, it screams hunt me :)
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2011, 07:00:30 pm »
Love the limb design!
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2011, 07:44:02 pm »
Very nice...agree with JW, elegant
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Nod to Nels
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2011, 08:11:57 pm »
I love that shape of limb, one of my fave' bows is V similar to that shape.
Makes for a fast bow.
Sweet.
Del
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