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Offline upstatenybowyer

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ABO paddlish bow
« on: July 20, 2019, 12:02:29 pm »
Here's an Ash-Backed Osage bow I made with some "paddlish" inspiration. The stave I had was just right for that type of design. Some of you may think at FD she looks like she could bend a bit more in the outer limbs, but given that that's where the reflex begins, I decided to leave her as she was. She's smooth drawin' and shootin' for such a short bow.

There's cork on the front and back of the handle for a more comfy grip, which I believe is an idea that comes from Wizard Goat. Thank you sir.  :)

As always please feel free to let me know what you think. Hope everyone's enjoying the summer. I know I am!  (-S
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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2019, 12:03:17 pm »
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Offline Marc St Louis

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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2019, 12:10:17 pm »
Nice looking bow.  I didn't see any specs though
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2019, 12:49:35 pm »
     Everything moving and great balance, wouldn't expect anything less from you...Love those skins and skinny tips...Beautiful bow upstate....
                           Don
                     
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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2019, 01:01:23 pm »
That is a beauty sir.
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2019, 02:02:09 pm »
Ooops. Forgot the specs.  O:) Thanks Marc. And thank you Don and Bassman  :)

52" ttt
50# @ 26"
1" wide in the handle out to around 2" till the tips.
Rattler skins, buff horn overlays
waxed cord wrap
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2019, 04:22:51 pm »
Looks good
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Offline Hamish

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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2019, 05:19:37 pm »
Some really nice subtle features, like the recurves, narrow tips, tiller and craftmanship. Beautiful bow.
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2019, 05:51:44 pm »
very nice,,,congrats (-S
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Offline DC

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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2019, 06:57:28 pm »
Very nice. I've often thought that I should make a paddle bow and try to get one of the native artists to do some west coast art on it. I haven't stumbled on the right stave yet and I would probably have to give him the bow. That would be OK though as long as I got some pictures.
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Offline backtowood B2W

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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2019, 12:21:59 am »
Very nice shorty!! The design is also very cool and isn't often seen like that
Ash on OO ... didn't know that ash is better in tension...
Enjoying the summer as well
Cheers
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2019, 05:35:57 am »
Nicely done sir.  Sweet profiles all the way around.
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: ABO paddlish bow
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2019, 05:34:50 pm »
Thank you Rob, Hamish and Brad.  (=)

I say go for it DC. Sounds like a great way to meet new people and try out a different design.  :)

Thanks B2W. Ash makes a great backing, especially if it's air-dried. Not sure it's better than the osage in tension, but the glued-in reflex sure does hold the profile nicely.  :OK

Thanks Slim.  )W(
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