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Title: Xmas bow
Post by: bigbob2 on December 22, 2013, 06:26:00 PM
 (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii485/bigbob292/001-18.jpg) (http://s1256.photobucket.com/user/bigbob292/media/001-18.jpg.html) Latest bow done in time for friend for xmas. Wanted to make it all form Australian timbers but he also liked Zebrano, so added a bit in belly lam splice. Lower section is red Palm, splice is silver ash with Gidgee margins and Zebrano on upper limb.
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 22, 2013, 06:27:00 PM
Sp  (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii485/bigbob292/005-9.jpg) (http://s1256.photobucket.com/user/bigbob292/media/005-9.jpg.html) lice darkened up a lot under glass
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 22, 2013, 06:29:00 PM
Riser is Red Palm, with silver Ash bordered by Gidgee.Inlay is gidgee with client's initials.  (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii485/bigbob292/001-17.jpg) (http://s1256.photobucket.com/user/bigbob292/media/001-17.jpg.html)
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 22, 2013, 06:31:00 PM
Red Palm looks quite vivid.  (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii485/bigbob292/001-17.jpg) (http://s1256.photobucket.com/user/bigbob292/media/001-17.jpg.html)
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 22, 2013, 06:34:00 PM
damn photobucket. Red palm looks quite vivid in riser  (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii485/bigbob292/002-11.jpg) (http://s1256.photobucket.com/user/bigbob292/media/002-11.jpg.html)
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Post by: Buemaker on December 22, 2013, 06:36:00 PM
Very good and nice wood combo. Merry Xmas down under. Bue--.    :)
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Post by: wakolbinger on December 22, 2013, 06:40:00 PM
Man the things you can get away with when using glass blow my mind. Nice bow!
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Post by: Trapper Rob on December 22, 2013, 07:03:00 PM
Sweet bow.
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Post by: Dmaxshawn on December 22, 2013, 07:06:00 PM
That's a beautiful bow Bob.  Merry Christmas to y'all there too.
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 22, 2013, 08:58:00 PM
thanks and merry Christmas, Bue, bowmo, Trapper and Shawn 'cause of the time differential we will get there before you, only trouble is it will be over before yours as well .Seasons greeting and the best of wishes to all Trad gangers, better bunch of people one would go a long way to beat.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 22, 2013, 09:07:00 PM
Nice Bob and have a great X-mas.
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 22, 2013, 09:09:00 PM
thanks Roy, have great one and keep posting those beautiful bows you craft.
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Post by: Trux Turning on December 22, 2013, 09:09:00 PM
Great looking bow- that will make a nice present. I really like that red palm and your spliced lams, may have to try that sometime myself.
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 22, 2013, 09:13:00 PM
Thanks Trux. Wishing you a great Christmas and prosperous new year. Like Roy, keep showing us your great bows.
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Post by: red hill on December 22, 2013, 09:49:00 PM
Beautiful wood combo, big bob!
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Post by: JJB on December 22, 2013, 10:02:00 PM
Merry Christmas to you.  Your bow turned out really nice, I like your style and that wood combination looks really good!
-Jay
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Post by: cunruhshoot on December 22, 2013, 10:06:00 PM
Very nice  - I really like how the belly lam flows into the riser!
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Post by: kennym on December 22, 2013, 10:08:00 PM
Nice job man!! Love that belly!!(on the bow)  :D
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Post by: Horn Chaser on December 22, 2013, 10:16:00 PM
Merry Christmas and that bows a beauty!
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Post by: mwosborn on December 22, 2013, 10:30:00 PM
Yep - that is a beauty for sure!
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Post by: chackworth3 on December 22, 2013, 11:03:00 PM
Beautiful bow!
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Post by: bjansen on December 22, 2013, 11:07:00 PM
Very nice work!
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 22, 2013, 11:26:00 PM
Gee thanks fellas and again best of christmas wishes to all, and a prosperous new year to one and all.
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Post by: MoeM on December 23, 2013, 03:32:00 AM
Thats a really fancy as classy design- especially for a classic LB... well done Sir!
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 23, 2013, 04:17:00 AM
thank you Moem, been admiring your work as well. seasons best to you also Sir.
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Post by: David Flanrey on December 23, 2013, 10:00:00 AM
Great looking bow Bob!!  I love the inlay with the initials on it.  I'll have to try that sometime.
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Post by: LittleBen on December 23, 2013, 11:42:00 AM
Really like that red palm. Very nice work as usual.
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 23, 2013, 05:31:00 PM
thanks David and Ben. All the best for Xmas and new year
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Post by: sulphur on December 24, 2013, 12:09:00 PM
great idea onthe limbs.  got another comission oming up. might steal that look!!
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Post by: soy on December 26, 2013, 03:20:00 AM
Wow Bob what a stunner!!!!! Big fan of your stuff   :notworthy:
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Post by: warden415 on December 26, 2013, 10:53:00 AM
very nice limb splice.  Looks great.  I have done a few myself and while it is a Ton of work, they do turn out very nice. Good job
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Post by: bigbob2 on December 26, 2013, 10:35:00 PM
Thanks Gents I appreciate your comments.