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Started by nlester, August 20, 2012, 08:27:00 PM

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nlester

Just finished up a hickory bow I started earlier this summer.  It's 47# @ 28, 62" long.  Threw some faux rattlesnake skins on it.  It's a pretty decent shooter.  It most definitely would harvest a deer, which is all I'm really concerned about.  Had some trouble with moisture....lesson learned.  From the full draw pic, you can tell it's not even close to a perfect tiller, but I've been notorious for whip tillering my 1st few, so I'm getting better.   :)    I'm learning more about the cosmetics of the bow too.  This is my 3rd complete bow and I continue to learn.  I've got a hickory backed ipe in the works.  Be looking for it in a month or so.  Thanks for all who post on here.  It's been a tremendous help.  

 

 
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  fools despise wisdom and instruction.

macbow

Looking good. Tillering is certainly a learning,process.
That little guy in the picture looks like he is,ready to,shoot.
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owlbait

Yep, he's waiting for his bow! Fun to get them finished isn't it? That "skin" job looks good.  :thumbsup:
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nlester

That lil guy is ready for about anything, as long as its got action.  Thx for the kind words everyone.  I appreciate it.
Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;
  fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Jomohr84

I like the look of the faux skins, may have to try them myself sometime.
Jonathan Mohr

rmorris

What a good looking bow. Bet that little guy in the background is wishing he had one..
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duplex

Great job, working on my first couple bows, they sure don't look that good.  :)

Roy from Pa


DVSHUNTER

Nice work. Those fake skins look nice as well.   :clapper:
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nlester

Thanks guys.  I appreciate that.  Just about ready to put the finishing touches on another bow.  Hopefully I'll have a few pics posted by the end of the week.  Thanks again
Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;
  fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Trapper Rob

Nice bow like the snakeskin.
Rob

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