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Title: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: shortstroke 91 on May 22, 2007, 06:36:00 PM
I'd like to know who you think is the best person to back my bow with snakeskin.
I'm really looking for some dark skins with small enough detail that it will look good on my Tomahawk longbow.
The darker the better, I even thought about dyeing them brown so that it's just black and brown colors.

Who would you send yours to and why?  :help:
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: the Ferret on May 22, 2007, 07:45:00 PM
Bob Morrison

although putting snakeskins on a bow is not difficult, getting a good finish over them is. Bob's finishes are first rate.
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: Chris Surtees on May 22, 2007, 07:47:00 PM
Another for Bob
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: Guss on May 22, 2007, 07:56:00 PM
Ive got a new longbow from Jim Neaves @ Centaur with a set of Praire Rattler skins that really looks good!! Jim does great work.
                                Jr.
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: Lefty on May 22, 2007, 08:03:00 PM
The best has to be Bob Morrison!  Now other people do fine work, I am sure, but Bob is the Best!
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: John Havard on May 22, 2007, 08:11:00 PM
Based on my personal experience I'd also have to give the nod to Bob Morrison.  One suggestion, though (it's a secret!!).  If you have Bob do your snake skins be sure and tell him that he looks exactly like Brad Pitt and he'll knock at least $50 off of the normal price.  But don't tell him I told you about this or he might be p*ssed.  John
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: Scott Smith on May 22, 2007, 08:12:00 PM
another vote for Bob Morrison !
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: Lost Arra on May 22, 2007, 08:23:00 PM
Bob Morrison:
My photos don't do the bows justice.

ACS Longbow:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/LostArrow/DSCN0377.jpg)

Shawnee Arapaho:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/LostArrow/DSCN0374.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/LostArrow/DSCN0376.jpg)

Also, I have to give a vote for Dano:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/LostArrow/Danobow10.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/LostArrow/Danobow02.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/LostArrow/Danobow03.jpg)
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: shortstroke 91 on May 22, 2007, 08:35:00 PM
Now that I'm drooling how do I get in touch with Mr. Bob Morrison?
Any ideas what he charges?
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: JDinPA on May 22, 2007, 09:27:00 PM
http://www.morrisonarchery.com/

Bob is a nice guy. I have a couple of his bows.
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: Irish on May 22, 2007, 09:39:00 PM
Bob Morrison.   And I also have noticed the Brad Pitt thing.   :D   Didn't get me a discount.
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: vermonster13 on May 22, 2007, 09:40:00 PM
Yup, Bob is the man and a sponsor to boot.
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: Gary Logsdon on May 22, 2007, 11:40:00 PM
Another vote for Bob.  He did my copperhead skins and they look great.
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: 6 POINT on May 23, 2007, 08:59:00 AM
I recently contacted Mr. Morrison and was told that he is so backlogged that he is no longer taking any more work. Frank
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: mike g on May 23, 2007, 11:24:00 AM
Try our Dano....
He dose an excellent job....
And he's kind of an OK guy also....
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: bjk on May 23, 2007, 12:28:00 PM
Too bad...lots of people do a great job...but nobody can beat Bob....and I do a great job on my own (pat on back icon here).

Bob's work is flawless...looks like it is part of the glass or something...have to see to believe.
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: Grant Young on May 23, 2007, 01:01:00 PM
Don "Bowdoc" Ward is doing snakeskin backings now. Although I haven't seen them yet I'm sure he'll do a good job-the conventional finish work he's done for me is absolutely top of the line. GBY
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: Bill Turner on May 24, 2007, 02:36:00 PM
Without a doubt Bob Morrison is the man.
Title: Re: who's the best for snakeskin backing?
Post by: Terry Green on April 02, 2010, 01:21:00 PM
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