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Offline NOMADIC PIRATE

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This bow almost got trown in the fire pile several times, I'm glad I didn't because it came out fantastic.

She had original deflex, and I never tried reflexing because i didn't want to push it, she took allmost no set, and the follow is only on the outher limbs, the inner limbs that are where most of the work is are strait with the handle.

60" ntn, 60 # @ 27", assymetrical limbs with 3/16" positive, Ipe overlays and TRU OIL finish.

as I said before, maybe not the best bowwood, but so tought and forgiving, and such a beautifull wood, Here a sneak peak







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Offline DanaM

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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2008, 09:06:59 am »
Dang Manny that is one distinctive looking bow. Now where's the money shot eh? :)
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2008, 09:40:46 am »
Come on Manny, that's not nice to only show us bits and pieces without a full spread. Didn't know you were a bow tease! ;D

With what I've seen so far, what I guess is some heart wood on the belly looks sweet! ;)

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Offline NOMADIC PIRATE

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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2008, 09:44:55 am »
It's 1:30 AM and I just finished wrapping the grip and a couplle of spots where the back got damaged by bugs, now i just have to wait for morning to take pictures ;D
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Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter.
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2008, 09:57:50 am »
Nice looking bow Manny.
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Offline Keenan

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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2008, 12:21:53 pm »
Way to go Manny, looks like you were able to pull it off. Never doubted it ;)  It's about 7:00 am here and probably 4:00 am there. Come on get your butt up and give us some more pics ;D

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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2008, 12:29:31 pm »
You are such a tease!!! >:(   You know we are all waiting for the action shots.  So far she looks pretty good.  ;)    Pat
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Offline StanM

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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2008, 07:14:04 pm »
Wow!  In any endeavor, there are those who can be considered craftsmen and those who are artisans.  You, my friend, are an artisan!

Simply wonderful!  Wonderfully simple!

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Offline Kegan

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« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2008, 08:17:14 pm »
Simply fantastic! But what's that straight stick doing in there? It should know that we like the curves ;)!

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« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2008, 08:32:34 pm »
Now thats a work of art.You have alot of talent my friend.tradrick

Offline Keenan

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« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2008, 11:27:11 pm »
 Manny you are the MAN. ;D  Those worm holes add even more character to an incredible character bow. Great job on the tiller can't wait to see the full draw. the color in that bow is absolutely stunning.   Congratulations on a feat that few could have pulled off.  Keenan

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« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2008, 11:47:30 pm »
WOW!!!
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