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Title: More Bow Porn!
Post by: Matt Moline on June 17, 2014, 11:02:00 PM
Saw some post of some great bows and thought I would post my latest work I did for a customer in Australia.  

Bow Name: Savanna Sparrow
Bow Specs: 72'" 45lbs. @28
Riser Wood: Cocobolo and Hawaiian Koa wood
Limbs: bamboo core with coco and koa split limb veneers.
Extras: Checkering in the riser.


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Title: Re: More Bow Porn!
Post by: Wolftrail on June 17, 2014, 11:08:00 PM
Awesome work.......the checkering is a unique feature....   :shaka:
Title: Re: More Bow Porn!
Post by: Matt Moline on June 17, 2014, 11:12:00 PM
Thanks.  I started doing checkering recently to my bows.  It really adds to the design but the big thing for me is the grip is greatly improved.  Just feels like a vise!  :)
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Post by: RAGHORN 3 on June 18, 2014, 12:32:00 AM
Wow! Very impressive....   :notworthy:    :notworthy:
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Post by: Matt Moline on June 18, 2014, 01:16:00 AM
Thanks!
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Post by: bjansen on June 18, 2014, 07:19:00 AM
Very nice job.
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Post by: canopyboy on June 18, 2014, 08:15:00 AM
I keep wanting to start checkering. That looks awesome.
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Post by: Trux Turning on June 18, 2014, 08:23:00 AM
Very nice Matt! What tpi are you checkering with?
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Post by: Matt Moline on June 18, 2014, 09:32:00 AM
I am using 20 LPI
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Post by: chackworth3 on June 18, 2014, 11:45:00 AM
Sweet
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Post by: talkingcabbage on June 18, 2014, 12:54:00 PM
Love the checkering.  Awesome bow.  Especially love the koa.
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Post by: Pheonixarcher on June 18, 2014, 02:07:00 PM
Great looking stick! I bet it shoots pretty darn nice too! One of my all time favorite wood combos!
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Post by: gene atkinson on June 18, 2014, 08:17:00 PM
very well done , awesome! love the checking.
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Post by: BrushWolf on June 18, 2014, 09:07:00 PM
Looks great   :clapper:
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Post by: Drewster on June 18, 2014, 09:38:00 PM
Fine, fine craftsmanship.  Tasteful combination of materials too.
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Post by: beachbowhunter on June 19, 2014, 01:35:00 AM
That riser looks so cool!  It goes on forever.
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Post by: Matt Moline on June 19, 2014, 09:28:00 AM
Thanks! ITs a 25" riser with long limbs to get to 72". The customer has a draw lenth of 32" and is about 6ft 8".  He is a tall man and needs a big bow for target shooting. The longest bow I have made since this was a 68".
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Post by: kennym on June 19, 2014, 10:06:00 PM
Looks great Matt, very sleek riser!!
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Post by: Matt Moline on June 19, 2014, 10:27:00 PM
Thanks Kenny! Great to hear from a pro like yourself.
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Post by: kennym on June 20, 2014, 12:24:00 PM
Pro? That's a good one Matt!!  :laughing:
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Post by: Buemaker on June 20, 2014, 02:32:00 PM
Very  smacking nice. Bue--.
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Post by: Bodork on June 21, 2014, 11:14:00 PM
Oh gee that's nice!
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Post by: JJB on June 26, 2014, 10:03:00 PM
That is stunning, absolutely beautiful, well done!
-Jay
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