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Title: My flame thrower bow
Post by: OconeeDan on February 16, 2007, 07:38:00 AM

Here's a bow I just finished, my wife calls it the flame thrower because it looks like it's on fire when it's in the sunlight.
It has curly maple limbs, quilted maple riser. Walnut accents and inlay.
55", 53# @ 27" draw.
Many thanks to Rich of Droptine Traditions for his advice on finish and dyes.
Hope you like it!
Dan

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Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: TimZeigler on February 16, 2007, 07:46:00 AM

WOW! I love the look of quilted maple. Nice work! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: varmint on February 16, 2007, 07:48:00 AM

Beautiful!!

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: keith brimmer on February 16, 2007, 07:59:00 AM

NIIIIIICE

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Post by: gwhunter on February 16, 2007, 08:02:00 AM

Nice job!

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Post by: JC on February 16, 2007, 08:03:00 AM

Gorgeous wood Dan, pretty lines on the bow too. Nice work.

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Post by: CMR on February 16, 2007, 08:05:00 AM

OOOOOOhhh!!!
VERY nice bow!!
(drooling over pic)

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: Kip on February 16, 2007, 08:05:00 AM

Come on baby light my fire. I type better than I sing.Nice Kip

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Post by: droptine59 on February 16, 2007, 08:14:00 AM

Nice job Dan. Classic lines. Great finish...

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Post by: LoneWolf on February 16, 2007, 08:15:00 AM

WOW! Super sweat bow. :notworthy:

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Post by: sticshooter on February 16, 2007, 08:16:00 AM

JUST SICK! <><

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: OconeeDan on February 16, 2007, 08:37:00 AM

Thanks guys. I forgot to mention, thanks to Rich of Droptine Traditions for the advice on the finish and dyes. (Droptine 59 above)

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: danseitz on February 16, 2007, 08:38:00 AM

I believe most state laws prohibit the taking of such pretty bows to the field. Target only I'm afraid.

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: beachbowhunter on February 16, 2007, 09:25:00 AM

Wow, it kind of looks like a Zipper with a grip made by Dale Dye. Pretty darn good combo if you ask me! Geez, you got skills!

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: 9 Mile Archer on February 16, 2007, 09:33:00 AM

:thumbsup: :clapper: :clapper:

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: Dick in Seattle on February 16, 2007, 12:20:00 PM

Well, it's got those funny bent limbs so many of you guys are using, :^) , but that is an amazingly gorgeous piece of work. Seeing what can be done with good wood and curves is the one thing I miss about my longbows.

Dick in Seattle

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: kadbow on February 16, 2007, 12:36:00 PM

She is a beauty!

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Post by: Buemaker on February 16, 2007, 01:04:00 PM

Looks good enough to eat, very nice bow.
Bue--.

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: buck-tamer00 on February 16, 2007, 02:29:00 PM

how long did it take u to make it???

its friggen awsome!!!

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on February 16, 2007, 02:33:00 PM

NICE, really purdy!

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: NEB on February 16, 2007, 02:45:00 PM

Nice!

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: OconeeDan on February 16, 2007, 02:48:00 PM

Thanks a lot for the compliments. I started it at the beginning of the year, but could only work on weekends and evenings. Have to fight poverty during the week, and do chores now and then also.
Danseitz, I made it with hunting in mind. A little blood and a few scratches won't hurt anything! Deer can't see orange....right?
Dan

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: Big Dave on February 16, 2007, 03:04:00 PM

:thumbsup: Man!!! thats sharp looking :thumbsup:

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Post by: mjc on February 16, 2007, 03:26:00 PM

Very nice, that wood is beautiful

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: Chortdraw on February 16, 2007, 05:12:00 PM

I like you dye you used with the quilted maple. You did an awsome job on the bow. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :goldtooth:

Chort

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: Marblesonac on February 16, 2007, 05:23:00 PM

Sweet Looking Bow...the talent on this site is amazing.

When you kill an animal with it, it will be extra special with equipment you made yourself. I'm jelous.

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: Bjorn on February 16, 2007, 09:46:00 PM

Absolutely stunning! Gonna turn pro?

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: vermonster13 on February 16, 2007, 09:49:00 PM

Very nice job Dan. When can we expect the next one? lol (you know there will be more)

Title: Re: My flame thrower bow
Post by: Bodork on February 16, 2007, 09:57:00 PM

That's very nice. The dyed curley maple looks great!

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