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Title: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: kodiakkid on June 14, 2010, 09:13:00 PM
Did a little more work on the tiller. Glued on some walnut tips (a first for me) Got about 150 or so arrows thru her. She's at 54# @ 28" and she shoots good. Got a pair of skins I'm gonna glue on, then some tru oil and she'll be ready to go.
Braced at 5 7/8"
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/7-7.jpg)

Here's full draw (my fulldraw 27") It's tillered to 28"
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/9-4.jpg)
I know it ain't perfect but this thing is a shooter so I ain't messing with it no more
18 yds with a 11/32 31" 55# woody I'm sure it'll shoot better than this with someone else driving
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/8-5.jpg)
and here's my first attempt at limb tips
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/13-2.jpg) (http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/12-3.jpg)
When it gets there if you ain't happy I'll buy it back for a hundred bucks!
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on June 14, 2010, 09:21:00 PM
Looks great Kid!
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: jess stuart on June 14, 2010, 09:40:00 PM
Well I have already got my trade bow, but if that one were mine you sure wouldn't get her back for no hundred bucks.  That is a dang nice looking bow.
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: Pat B on June 14, 2010, 11:36:00 PM
Paul, she's coming along nicely. Looking forward to the finished pics.
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: walkabout on June 15, 2010, 01:49:00 AM
looks great. whoever gets it will be pleased.
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: Osagetree on June 15, 2010, 04:58:00 AM
I think that bow is worth more than $100.00. Great looking profile,,, I would be more than happy if I recieved this one!!!
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: stick-n-stringer on June 15, 2010, 10:01:00 AM
I'll bid $150.00!!! Very sweet. The tiller/profile looks perfect! I'm gonna get into this swap next time.
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on June 15, 2010, 10:08:00 AM
Stick-n-stringer it will be sign up time in January.
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: tradbower on June 15, 2010, 10:21:00 AM
Very nice bow. All in all your tillering and shooting looks to be spot on. Who ever gets this bow in the trade should be very happy.
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: formerbutcher on June 15, 2010, 10:35:00 AM
Ooo i hope it's coming to Wisconsin !

Great looking bow !
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: fish n chicks on June 15, 2010, 01:25:00 PM
That sucker looks like a thumper for sure. I'd be damn glad to see it at my doorstep but I already got mine.

Nice work KK
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: red hill on June 15, 2010, 10:11:00 PM
I agree with everyone, that's a sharp bow.
Stan
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: kodiakkid on June 20, 2010, 06:05:00 PM
Here's a few pics after I got the skins on. Obtained these as a matched pair. They don't exactly match and one had damage near the tail. I used them anyway. The one that was damaged caused me to have to offcenter it a bit but I think it still looks okay. You can deffinitely tell it's 2 snakes. I think I'll take it's name from that and name her 2 snakes.
I haven't seen much at all posted from my guy. I read a post as to concern that somebody may get shafted out of a bow. I'm not the best builder here by far, but if anyone does not get their bow I will build you one.
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/9-5.jpg)
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/8-6.jpg)
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/10-4.jpg)
Gonna get the finish on and a leather grip in the next day or so. She should be headed towards here new home by the end of the week. Paul<><
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: Pat B on June 20, 2010, 07:59:00 PM
She came out very nice, Paul. I think I prefer timber rattlers more than any other snake skin. Someone will be very happy with "Two Snakes"!
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: Dan Landis on June 20, 2010, 09:26:00 PM
Looks good to me, and a very appropriate name. I'm sure who ever gets it will be happy, I know I would.
Title: Re: Pics of Trade bow soon to ship out
Post by: walkabout on June 20, 2010, 09:52:00 PM
the skins almost look like a shade effect.the profile almost looks like 2 snakes end to end. very cool. will make a great hunting bow.