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Title: Redant's new bow finally finished!
Post by: beachbowhunter on January 26, 2015, 01:48:00 PM: Started this last summer, neck surgery got in the way so I just finished it. First for me: first flared riser with template and first bow I made all by myself without lams from Kenny. Wenge and Zebra wood, maple, 0.003 total taper, 62", 45@27". Now I get to get whipped on the 3D range by I guy with a bow I made myself!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_6564_zpsb0ce00ed.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_6564_zpsb0ce00ed.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_6549_zpscb80195a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_6549_zpscb80195a.jpg.html)
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 26, 2015, 01:49:00 PM: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_0397_zps991bd5ec.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_0397_zps991bd5ec.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_0402_zps9f99a4ee.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_0402_zps9f99a4ee.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_0404_zps96930f95.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_0404_zps96930f95.jpg.html)
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Post by: rockkiller on January 26, 2015, 01:56:00 PM: Wow,nice....your bows are really good looking. :clapper:
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Post by: choochoou on January 26, 2015, 02:14:00 PM: Wow that's really beautiful !
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Post by: timbermoose on January 26, 2015, 02:31:00 PM: Great work! Really like how you did the limb overlays.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 26, 2015, 02:54:00 PM: Sweet...
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Post by: Crittergetter on January 26, 2015, 02:55:00 PM: Man that is really a work of art!! I really like your take downs!! I'm still to intimidated to try one myself. And your finish looks great, I need some lessons! Lol
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Post by: fujimo on January 26, 2015, 03:32:00 PM: beautiful... :thumbsup:
i just love the matte finish- what did you use?
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Post by: canopyboy on January 26, 2015, 04:17:00 PM: Wow. Just when I think my bows might be passable, I'm seriously humbled again. Well done.
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Post by: MB_Sweden on January 26, 2015, 04:19:00 PM: Awesome!!!!
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Post by: Mad Max on January 26, 2015, 04:33:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by MB_Sweden:
Awesome!!!!
Awesome
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Post by: SportHunter on January 26, 2015, 04:39:00 PM: Very sharp combo, I thought your bows were great last year, they keep getting better! :thumbsup:
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 26, 2015, 04:42:00 PM: Thanks guys.The finish is Buffalo Hide Satin. I use my tiny Senco Brad Nailer compressor with the small Harbor Freight touch up sprayer. They work but clog alot.

Funny, I've never really liked limb overlays but saw an opportunty to do them on this bow. Now I like them :D
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 26, 2015, 05:06:00 PM: Finish is awesome...
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Post by: Buemaker on January 26, 2015, 05:49:00 PM: Very nice. Bue--.
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Post by: soy on January 26, 2015, 05:54:00 PM: Holy cows that's nice :thumbsup:
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Post by: bigbob2 on January 26, 2015, 06:14:00 PM: that is a beautiful bow , and finished beautifully as well! :thumbsup:
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 26, 2015, 06:52:00 PM: I was really happy with the way the finish worked out. It looks and feels pretty sexy! Sorry....wenge just gets me worked up.
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Post by: Wolftrail on January 26, 2015, 07:00:00 PM: Attention to detail, looks great.
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Post by: longrifle on January 26, 2015, 07:18:00 PM: Oh my my my! That bow is wonderful looking.
I'm looking to build my first TD longbow this year as well.
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Post by: JJB on January 26, 2015, 07:38:00 PM: Boy that is nice, outstanding!
-Jay
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Post by: Ranger44 on January 26, 2015, 08:16:00 PM: Everyone has already said it but I still feel a need to comment on how great that looks. Beautiful work!
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Post by: Horn Chaser on January 26, 2015, 08:21:00 PM: That's one good looking bow right there.
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Post by: bow loving man on January 26, 2015, 08:22:00 PM: Very nice!!!
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Post by: critman on January 26, 2015, 09:46:00 PM: Smooth as a baby's behind! Fine bow there...
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Post by: ianpc on January 26, 2015, 10:01:00 PM: Really nice riser profile on that... I also really like wenge!
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Post by: KellyG on January 26, 2015, 10:22:00 PM: and that is one sweet bow.
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Post by: redant 60/65 on January 27, 2015, 03:23:00 AM: Guys not only does this bow look awesome with the finish Norb's attention to detail is amazing !
It shoots just as good as it looks I've had a few custom bows made for me over the last 30 years but this one tops them all :thumbsup:
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Post by: KyStickbow on January 27, 2015, 03:58:00 AM: Very nice job!
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Post by: Thadbow on January 27, 2015, 04:34:00 AM: Very nice!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 27, 2015, 07:25:00 AM: Well done. Anyone would be proud to receive a bow of that quality from a friend.
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Post by: LESKEN2011 on January 27, 2015, 07:47:00 AM: Nice job, Norbert! You really have that design down. I should know, I have one of those sweet babies! If that one shoots as good as mine, the new owner should be well-pleased!
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 27, 2015, 08:54:00 AM: Yeah thats a great looking bow. Congrats Brother!
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Post by: ranger 3 on January 27, 2015, 09:02:00 AM: Very nice, just my weight great job.
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Post by: AR RidgeRunner on January 27, 2015, 10:32:00 AM: Awesome bow Norb! Great job! Bet she's a shooter too.
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Post by: Scott E on January 27, 2015, 10:38:00 AM: That is one really beautiful bow
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 27, 2015, 11:53:00 AM: Thanks everyone. Larry's been kicking my tail at shoots for years so now at least I can take some credit for it.

A couple of things this bow taught me. From now on I am only going to use Smooth-on for tips and overlays. It is worth the extra time because it is strong and sands better than all of the other crap. Also, on the tips and overlays I will use fiberglass (bow tuff or other cut offs) because it really sands to a smooth transfer and is probably a lot stronger.
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 27, 2015, 11:55:00 AM: Hey Kent, I keep looking at my old TGhost and noodling on how to do a face mounted bow. Can't really figure it out. Guess I'll have to leave it to the experts :notworthy:
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Post by: Dmaxshawn on January 27, 2015, 02:11:00 PM: beautiful bow i like those wood combos
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Post by: jt85 on January 27, 2015, 05:35:00 PM: Beautiful bow, how does she shoot?
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 27, 2015, 05:58:00 PM: We've got a shoot on Sunday. If I beat Larry, he'll blame it on the bow for sure! Maybe I'll take some pictures...
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 27, 2015, 06:02:00 PM: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_0400_zpsb452f721.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_0400_zpsb452f721.jpg.html)
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Post by: bigbob2 on January 27, 2015, 06:43:00 PM: Great job again.Like the tips! Have to agree with you too about using glass in overlays , far better than phenolic for blending.
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Post by: kennym on January 27, 2015, 08:36:00 PM: Most excellent , Norb!!
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on January 27, 2015, 08:57:00 PM: :eek: :notworthy: :notworthy:
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Post by: savage1 on January 27, 2015, 10:45:00 PM: Very nice. I missed a few posts. What finish is on it

Lou
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 28, 2015, 12:10:00 AM: Big Jim Buffalo Hide satin.
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Post by: Pheonixarcher on January 28, 2015, 12:43:00 AM: Damn! I have seen many professional bowyer's that don't have that level of craftsmanship. Great work!
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Post by: Gen273 on January 30, 2015, 08:19:00 PM: WOW, what a great looking bow! NICE WORK!!!!
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Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on January 30, 2015, 11:29:00 PM: Fantastic bow!!!
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Post by: Spurs on January 31, 2015, 11:00:00 AM: Gorgeous Bow!!!
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Post by: DesertDude on January 31, 2015, 03:38:00 PM: Stunning. Can't wait to see it in person
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Post by: Hawkeye on January 31, 2015, 08:02:00 PM: Really nice lines, complimentary colors, and grain textures. Well done!
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Post by: shedhunta on February 02, 2015, 08:24:00 AM: Very impressive!!!
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Post by: cunruhshoot on February 02, 2015, 11:18:00 AM: That is a beauty for sure! Looking at all the detail and knowing what it takes in time and diligence to make it happen - makes it all the more impressive! Good Job!
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Post by: legends1 on February 05, 2015, 12:59:00 AM: Very nice!
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Post by: beachbowhunter on February 05, 2015, 11:17:00 AM: Well, as predicted Larry beat me like a drum on Sunday. Of course, being a former State Champ in California, he's pretty stiff competition.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_0443_zpsef544c0f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_0443_zpsef544c0f.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_0447_zps51c1d0e0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_0447_zps51c1d0e0.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_0442_zpsdf952fad.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_0442_zpsdf952fad.jpg.html)