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Title: I just received a blank from Mike
Post by: Frenchymanny on January 08, 2009, 08:11:00 PM

Very happy with it!

If there is interest I will post a build along, as I will build a bow for my friend Serge.

F-Manny

Title: Re: I just received a blank from Mike
Post by: Frenchymanny on January 08, 2009, 08:48:00 PM

Here it is:

 (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/frenchymanny/P1010044-1.jpg)

Title: Re: I just received a blank from Mike
Post by: shamus on January 09, 2009, 06:55:00 AM

nice!

Title: Re: I just received a blank from Mike
Post by: razorback on January 09, 2009, 08:58:00 AM

Always interested in build alongs

Title: Re: I just received a blank from Mike
Post by: Frenchymanny on January 09, 2009, 09:41:00 AM

So the blank is 67" overall, 1 3/4 wide at the fades, the top limb is 1" longer and Mike selected the limb I would have chosen for the top limb  :)  :

A lot of time saved right there, because I don't have power tools, and the other selfbows I made were made only with drawknife, rasps and scrapers.

I'm aiming to be at least 55# @28, so I'll have to be very cautious on wood removal

F-Manny

Title: Re: I just received a blank from Mike
Post by: Pat B on January 09, 2009, 10:25:00 AM

Looking forward to your progress, Manny.    Pat

Title: Re: I just received a blank from Mike
Post by: unclewhit on January 09, 2009, 11:41:00 AM

Oui, Oui, Keep us updated on your progress.
Looks like a sweet piece of wood.

Go Habs!

Title: Re: I just received a blank from Mike
Post by: Frenchymanny on January 09, 2009, 12:20:00 PM

Yessss go HABS  :)  :)

Title: Re: I just received a blank from Mike
Post by: LONGHORN on January 09, 2009, 06:32:00 PM

Well my friend,this is a very nice Osage blank for sure!!
Building me another selfbow?Man I'm I lucky or what?? I will post pics of the other one you made for me soon,shoots like a dream!!
And yes,we want the build along!!
Serge