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Title: Latest bow from DropTine
Post by: Sharp Shooter on December 10, 2011, 04:50:00 PM
I haven't worked on any bows for a few months, been trying to find that big buck in Illinois, Ohio and here in GA. So I finished this one for my nepthew this week. It's made of Black Walnut and Mesquite with Curly Maple accents. It has Walnut limbs. 50# @ 28",64" AMO. I'm pleased!
I hope everyone has a happy holiday season. Tony

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/004-1-1-1.jpg) (http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/003.jpg)
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Post by: red hill on December 10, 2011, 04:55:00 PM
Beautiful. I love the antler burl accents/knobs.
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Post by: Blue EagleBum on December 10, 2011, 08:45:00 PM
Sweet!!! I'd like to try one like that on my next one.
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Post by: kennym on December 10, 2011, 09:05:00 PM
That is a really nice bow Tony!!

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Post by: jsweka on December 10, 2011, 10:00:00 PM
Very nice.  Your nephew will love it.  If not, then he wasn't meant to shoot a bow.   ;)
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Post by: KellyG on December 10, 2011, 10:41:00 PM
That is one purty bow for sure.
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Post by: Bodork on December 11, 2011, 12:16:00 AM
Nice bow! I'm sure your nephew will be pleased! I like the way the curley maple accent shimmers. It Almost looks like a mosaic stripe.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 11, 2011, 04:56:00 AM
Very nice.
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Post by: Mike Most on December 11, 2011, 08:11:00 AM
that curly maple really jumps out between the mesquite and walnut......  :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Dmaxshawn on December 11, 2011, 12:19:00 PM
Very nicely crafted.  

Shawn
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Post by: coaster500 on December 11, 2011, 01:36:00 PM
Great looking bow!!!


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Post by: Sharp Shooter on December 12, 2011, 05:20:00 PM
I shot this bow through a cronograph today, 600+ gr arrow @ 175 fps. Thanks everyone for your comments. Tony
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Post by: H8nonCubs on December 12, 2011, 08:56:00 PM
That burl is always a welcome addition. well done
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on December 21, 2011, 10:20:00 PM
I just started applying tru oil on this bow for my grandson today. Merry christmas everyone!! Tony
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/002-2.jpg)
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Post by: BigErn on December 21, 2011, 11:27:00 PM
Great looking bow!Nice photos also!
                                Ernie
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Post by: VRB on December 22, 2011, 01:26:00 PM
Nice work,I really like the one for your grandson.
Is that myrtle and ebony? Very good speed for a
12 grain arrow.Wonder what a 10 gr would do out of that bow.
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on December 22, 2011, 02:36:00 PM
It is myrtle and ebony. The veneers in the limbs are from IdahoCurt. Thanks for the comments. With a lighter grain arrow maybe 190-200 fps. Tony
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Post by: frank bullitt on December 23, 2011, 11:36:00 AM
That's a beauty, Tony!  :thumbsup:  

Love the walnut.
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on December 24, 2011, 01:35:00 PM
Here's more pics of grandsons bow finished. Tony
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/001-2.jpg)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/002-3.jpg)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/003-1.jpg)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/004-1-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest bow from DropTine
Post by: Sharp Shooter on December 24, 2011, 01:46:00 PM
40# @ 29", 64" AMO. Missed my target weight alittle but that's OK! I'll shoot it through a chronograph next week. I had a little more hand shock with this bow, brace height is 7.5", but I was shooting a light weight arrow, approx 400 - 410 grains. That may be the cause??? Tony
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