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Title: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Bodork on October 11, 2008, 11:24:00 AM

I recently finished this bow and added some new lines to the riser. Usually I sand the riser with pretty smooth transitions. On this one I sculpted some defining lines on the riser and added some wood on the bottom of it. (inspiration from v-archer and shapeshifter)
I think it came out very nice. What do you think?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/mikebaker/DSCF0948.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/mikebaker/DSCF0940.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/mikebaker/DSCF0942.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/mikebaker/DSCF0945.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/mikebaker/DSCF0944.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/mikebaker/DSCF0949.jpg)
The riser is kingwood and ebony with a gray actionwood stripe that is sandwiched between .030 curley maple. Has juat a touch of bighorn sheep on the points. The limbs are gray actionwood cores with maple parallels under black glass.
Thanks for looking! Mike

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: DEAN on October 11, 2008, 11:35:00 AM

BEAUTIFUL TO SAY THE LEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: p1choco on October 11, 2008, 11:35:00 AM

That looks sharp! I really like the touch of bighorn sheep you put on there.

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Post by: marc_groleau on October 11, 2008, 11:35:00 AM

Beautiful work sir.

I've long been a fan of black glass.
The horn is a nice touch too.

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: allanburden on October 11, 2008, 11:38:00 AM

That's a real beauty. Great job. I stand in awe.

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Steve Nuckels on October 11, 2008, 11:44:00 AM

I love that bow! I really like the gray actionwood lam and the horn accents at the handle.

Fantastic work!

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Wannabe1 on October 11, 2008, 11:50:00 AM

Now that truly is a work of art. Man I love it!

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Chris Surtees on October 11, 2008, 12:21:00 PM

Awesome bow :thumbsup: :notworthy:

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: snag on October 11, 2008, 12:23:00 PM

Beyond it's beauty it looks like a great "shooter"!

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Hot Hap on October 11, 2008, 01:14:00 PM

A-1!! Hap

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: TradPaul on October 11, 2008, 01:17:00 PM

Thats a Beauty, i would love to shoot one if only they were made on the correct side :biglaugh:

P.

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: blueline on October 11, 2008, 04:05:00 PM

Very impressive!!!!! I'm speachless

blueline

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Post by: iowan on October 11, 2008, 04:33:00 PM

Is it for sale? Very Nice!!

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: J. Adams on October 11, 2008, 05:51:00 PM

G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S !!!

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: marlon on October 11, 2008, 06:00:00 PM

Thats very nice bow. Marlon

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: kennym on October 11, 2008, 06:59:00 PM

Mike,another fine weapon/art piece!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Leland on October 11, 2008, 07:07:00 PM

Very,very nice.
Leland

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Shifting Shadow on October 11, 2008, 07:25:00 PM

A feast for the eyes.

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: imskippy on October 11, 2008, 07:35:00 PM

Mike, beautiful bow. nice work.

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: wihill on October 11, 2008, 09:28:00 PM

Beautiful bow, just beautiful.

I couldn't willingly take that into the woods.

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: vermonster13 on October 11, 2008, 09:35:00 PM

Wow Mike that is my favorite of your work and that is saying a lot!

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: turkey522 on October 11, 2008, 09:40:00 PM

That's a beautiful bow,what's the lenght and weight.

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: DW on October 11, 2008, 10:04:00 PM

Now THAT is a beautiful Bow!!!!! Awesome work :notworthy:

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Post by: pseman on October 11, 2008, 11:09:00 PM

That's friggin awesome! Beautiful work!

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Dave Bulla on October 12, 2008, 12:56:00 AM

Looks great, but my first thought is "how does it feel".

Looks like it'd be very form fitting to your hand.

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: hormoan on October 12, 2008, 09:15:00 AM

:thumbsup: I like the wood combos!!

Brent

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Post by: Robhood23 on October 12, 2008, 04:27:00 PM

Thats a beauty!!!

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Post by: PrarrieDog on October 12, 2008, 04:36:00 PM

Tell us the juicy details! length, weight etc.
she's a looker

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Chortdraw on October 12, 2008, 04:48:00 PM

As always Mike, your work is outstanding. I also like your wood combo. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: Matty on October 12, 2008, 04:51:00 PM

wow thats sweet

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Post by: Crooked Stic on October 12, 2008, 05:14:00 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: bbassi on October 12, 2008, 07:26:00 PM

WOW!

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Post by: drewsbow on October 12, 2008, 07:36:00 PM

wow , that is awesome :thumbsup:

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Bodork on October 14, 2008, 07:11:00 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys. The bow is 64" and around 65# @28" (my scale said 63 but Steve's said 68) I'm inclined to go with 68# because it was everything I could do to get it to full draw. Thought I was just getting weak in my old age. Mike

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: tradtusker on October 14, 2008, 07:20:00 AM

very very nice!

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Post by: Frenchymanny on October 14, 2008, 08:41:00 AM

Love it! Very crisp

F-Manny

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Post by: joe vt on October 14, 2008, 11:12:00 AM

Very, very pretty.

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: kirkwhitehead on October 14, 2008, 11:23:00 AM

Guys I had my hands on it before it was finished and it really does look that good. And the grip feels even better than it looks.

Good job Mike!!!

Kirk

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Wyatt Lane on October 14, 2008, 09:13:00 PM

if it is for sale I would like to know how much and also it is an awsome bow

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: razorsharptokill on October 15, 2008, 04:24:00 AM

That is one of the prettiest bows I've ever seen!

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: kirkwhitehead on October 15, 2008, 07:51:00 AM

Don't want to speak for Mike but I ws told its already spoken for.

Mike builds a great shooting bow!

kirk

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: JoeM on October 15, 2008, 07:53:00 AM

To say that bow turned out nice would be a gross understatement!! That thing is a beauty! Joe

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Jwilliam on October 15, 2008, 11:18:00 AM

Vice nice!!! :notworthy:

Bill

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Kingwouldbe on October 15, 2008, 12:09:00 PM

Bodark, you got some talent

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: waknstak IL on October 15, 2008, 05:11:00 PM

I couldn't bring myself to hunt with a bow that pretty.

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: grizz on October 28, 2008, 11:00:00 PM

Like a beautiful woman, who could even put a price on that! My hat is off,

Title: Re: My latest bow with some new lines
Post by: Buemaker on October 29, 2008, 06:09:00 AM

Holy smackers, looks good enough to eat.
How do you get such a smooth beautiful finish?
Bue--.

Trad Gang

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