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Title: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 04, 2009, 09:10:00 PM
We sent out a bunch of bows to places all over the world today.  Here are a couple pics of bows that we just finished.

This one is a 62" Orion Longbow Marblewood with a Texas ebony swoop and Marblewood veneers.  42@28 and will be a stock bow.

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/tradgang%20pics/marblewood_shop_web.jpg)

This bow is a 60" 51 @ 28, Orion longbow Bocote with Coco swoop and Bocote veneers.  Headed to South Texas to a great guy.

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/tradgang%20pics/bocote_coco_bocotelimb_web.jpg)


More to come tomorrow.

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: drewsbow on February 04, 2009, 09:16:00 PM
Those are very nice   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: redant 60/65 on February 04, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
There Beauty's  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: ChuckC on February 04, 2009, 09:22:00 PM
Now that's right nice......
ChuckC
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: pointystick on February 04, 2009, 09:26:00 PM
Wow!   :eek:   Those are real lookers. Absolutely beautiful.   :clapper:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: JackP on February 04, 2009, 09:30:00 PM
Very nice looking bows!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: BowHuntingFool on February 04, 2009, 09:34:00 PM
That Marblewood sure does make some beautiful looking limbs!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on February 04, 2009, 09:36:00 PM
Very nice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: 4runr on February 04, 2009, 09:45:00 PM
SWEET!!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: pine nut on February 04, 2009, 09:57:00 PM
Those are beautiful!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Dmaxshawn on February 04, 2009, 10:00:00 PM
And the hits just keep on coming.  Way to go Mike and Jason.

Shawn
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: AdamH on February 04, 2009, 10:07:00 PM
What ,,, "NO LEFTIES" !!!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: bowhunter97 on February 04, 2009, 10:15:00 PM
wow!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: trashwood on February 04, 2009, 10:29:00 PM
shoot a monkey.  'em plumb pretty.  

I am a recurve shooter mostly but I have been shooting my r/d limbs that I got with my orion recurve.  dang those limbs shoot an arrow.....haven't tried a monkey yet, but they shoot an arrow quickly.   :)

rusty
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 04, 2009, 10:32:00 PM
NICE!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: ron w on February 04, 2009, 10:41:00 PM
WOW,OH Baby, I bet they will sell!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Curtis Haden on February 04, 2009, 10:42:00 PM
Beautiful Mike!  Looking forward to seeing you guys (and better yet - fondling your bows) at MoJam!  With a little help from Loyd, hope to have a self-bow of my own to show you.

Git yer bandanas reddy!@!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Ian johnson on February 04, 2009, 10:42:00 PM
I think I know whats gonna be in the next couple pics!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: RightTrailWrongTime on February 04, 2009, 10:45:00 PM
DAMN! Those look really nice- gosh another one to add to the wish list!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Cupcake on February 04, 2009, 10:45:00 PM
Those are sweet looking.  You are giving me ideas...  I guess I had better get to my exotic wood supplier soon.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wihill on February 04, 2009, 10:52:00 PM
Ebony and marblewood are still one of my favorite combos...

just stunning, Mike     :notworthy:    :notworthy:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 04, 2009, 11:09:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Matty on February 05, 2009, 12:20:00 AM
Mike those are Nuts!!        :knothead:  
That Marble wood is Awesome looking...
Any chance that that will be an option for one of your blanks??
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: mmgrode on February 05, 2009, 12:29:00 AM
Beautiful bows Mike!  I really like the coco and bocote one...stunning!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: longstiks on February 05, 2009, 04:16:00 AM
Sweet looking bows Mike! Got any pics. of Soothsayers with Horn bellies  ;) ?
Denny
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: knobby on February 05, 2009, 06:18:00 AM
Wow...my guess is that "stock" bow won't be around too long. Nice eye-candy!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 05, 2009, 06:54:00 AM
More polease!!!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 05, 2009, 07:51:00 AM
To answer a couple of questions, we now have pricing upgrades on the Windtalker blanks so you can get any wood combos.

Dennis. . soon bud.

Tom, Chris and Ian. . .should have pics of yours later today.  They shipped yesterday.

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Night Wing on February 05, 2009, 08:34:00 AM
Love the marblewood veneers.    :)
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Carbon Caster on February 05, 2009, 12:48:00 PM
Mike,

When do I get my commission check for selling that "stock" bow for you??  LOL!!!  I guess my commission is that I will get to see and shoot it.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: manyletters on February 05, 2009, 01:08:00 PM
Brian...they do not have "finders fee" legislation in Texas  :knothead:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Carbon Caster on February 05, 2009, 01:30:00 PM
This is now an INTERNATIONAL MATTER.  LOL!!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 05, 2009, 03:05:00 PM
As you can tell, the Marblewood bow never made it to the website.  LOL

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: JEFF B on February 05, 2009, 03:13:00 PM
you said ya just sent bows all over the world. did ya send one to New Zealand? well it has not arrived yet im still waiting  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: manyletters on February 05, 2009, 03:40:00 PM
Mike...still put those pics on the website...that is a honey of a bow...it certainly shows the eye candy that you and Jason have...something about covetting a bow...is that a sin...have to check with Carbon Caster...LOL
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: jesse cales on February 05, 2009, 03:41:00 PM
mike,you're gettin me excited.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 05, 2009, 03:50:00 PM
COME ON!!!!!!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 05, 2009, 07:20:00 PM
Well here we go, first Ian's bow he's been waiting for Birdseye Maple and Goncalo Alves in the riser, bamboo limbs, 60" 48 @ 28:

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/tradgang%20pics/Ian_goncaloalves_maple.jpg)
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 05, 2009, 07:23:00 PM
Here's Tom's curve, Rosewood riser and bocote veneers over bamboo limbs. 60" 57@ 28

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/tradgang%20pics/TomMcDonald.jpg)
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 05, 2009, 07:24:00 PM
Man I love the look of the bamboo limbs.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 05, 2009, 07:25:00 PM
Here's Chris' combo, Figured Bubinga and osage riser and bamboo limbs. curve is 56" 62@ 28, longbow is 58" 62 @ 28

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/tradgang%20pics/osage_bubinga_bamboo_web.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/tradgang%20pics/osage_bubinga_bamboo2_web.jpg)
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 05, 2009, 07:27:00 PM
Aye it's a fine looking bow Wingnut. You're a true master.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 05, 2009, 07:30:00 PM
Here's Kevins bow he sent back to have snakes added:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/tradgang%20pics/snake_web.jpg)
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Big Riser on February 05, 2009, 07:31:00 PM
Lifes to short for an ugly bow, and man I would be prowd to shoot that bow.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 05, 2009, 07:31:00 PM
Here's one we built for a friend but don't tell him.  It's a secret. . .SHHHHHHHHHHHHH!  It's curly myrtle/figured bubinga with canarywood veneers over bamboo cores. 56" curve 57 @ 28

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/tradgang%20pics/myrtle_bubinga_canary_web.jpg)

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 05, 2009, 07:33:00 PM
That's all for today!!

Hope you enjoy.

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Sant-Ravenhill on February 05, 2009, 07:37:00 PM
Beautiful combinations!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Ian johnson on February 05, 2009, 09:47:00 PM
the bow looks awesome!

thanks again
Ian
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: pdk25 on February 05, 2009, 09:58:00 PM
Wow!  Tom should love that recurve.  Awesome looking bow.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: fatman on February 05, 2009, 10:01:00 PM
Thanks, Mike, I was hoping you'd show the snakes....  :D  

Kevin
 :archer:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 05, 2009, 10:03:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by pdk25:
Wow!  Tom should love that recurve.  Awesome looking bow.
Yes, love it I do.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 06, 2009, 07:46:00 AM
Wonder where Chris is.  Haven't seen him post yet.

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 06, 2009, 07:58:00 AM
I was just copying the pics to my computer   :knothead:    :banghead:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Curveman on February 06, 2009, 08:17:00 AM
Verrrrry nice!!!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Glenn Carl on February 06, 2009, 08:21:00 AM
Mike, Though's are not just bows they are artwork, beautiful all of them. I really like the Birdseye Maple

Glenn
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 06, 2009, 12:37:00 PM
Yep that Birdseye and Goncalo Alves bow is a knock out for sure.

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wihill on February 06, 2009, 08:34:00 PM
LOVE the dirty boo limbs.  Those just looks awesome.  

Thanks alot Mike, now this whole waiting thing is going to kill me!     :knothead:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Larry Surtees on February 06, 2009, 08:38:00 PM
Mike,

Beautiful work!!!  The postman left a pink slip today, so tomorrow I'll be heading to the USPS first thing to pick up the package.

Thanks!

Larry
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: pseman on February 07, 2009, 12:08:00 AM
Awesome!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Ian johnson on February 07, 2009, 01:01:00 AM
got the bow today and all I can say is WOW!, its shoots great
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 07, 2009, 08:17:00 AM
OK guys, lets get some pics of the kids at there new homes.

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: CO_Bowhunter on February 07, 2009, 10:28:00 PM
Mike,

I've been hankering for one of your Bushwacker bows for a few years now. They are truly a work of art and craftsmanship. Any time a local kid or adult has an interest in natural material bows I always send them to your site first. I tell them, "this is where the bar is currently set". It's usually a jaw dropping experience for them.

Thanks for your quick reply regarding the bamboo backing. You run a top notch operation!

David
Colorado
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: jesse cales on February 12, 2009, 04:57:00 PM
ttt for some beautiful bows!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 12, 2009, 05:11:00 PM
TTT. Haven't recieved it yet but will post an action shot here when it comes.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 12, 2009, 05:20:00 PM
Tom,

Tracking says:

Your item left the United States from FOREIGN CENTERJERSEY CITY NJ 099 at 8:35 PM on February 9, 2009. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.

So we know it is on the way

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 12, 2009, 07:24:00 PM
Mike, cheers for that.
It can take up to 3 weeks for items to get here from the States so no worries there.
Once I got a huge parcel from Belgium in 4 days... weird.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 14, 2009, 08:04:00 AM
Tom,

Well USPS says:

"Your item cleared customs in AUSTRALIA at 3:10 PM on February 13, 2009. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later."

Any news?

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 14, 2009, 09:40:00 PM
Sweet Mike, not here yet, but our post doesn't operate on the weekend. I will have to wait till monday or Tuesday.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Scott S. on February 14, 2009, 11:41:00 PM
Mike--Don't hurry on mine--make it just as pretty as all of these.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 16, 2009, 01:21:00 AM
Mike, how can I track this item? Didn't arrive yet and I'm getting antsy  :)   :)
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 16, 2009, 11:06:00 AM
Tom,

PM sent

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 16, 2009, 01:43:00 PM
Cheers for that.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: TomMcDonald on February 16, 2009, 05:09:00 PM
Got the bow this morning. What a beauty. Thanks Mike. Pics to come.
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: manyletters on February 16, 2009, 10:21:00 PM
Got mine this a.m. as well...prettier in person than in the pics...another great work of art from Mike and Jason...shot some CE Heritage 90's out of it and 150's later on and they both fly very fast and true...  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Ian johnson on February 16, 2009, 10:24:00 PM
my orion is the smoothest longbow I have ever shot
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Dano on February 16, 2009, 10:39:00 PM
More happy Dryad customers, I love it!!!
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 17, 2009, 07:56:00 AM
Dano!!

Dang good to see ya!

How's your bow shooting?

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Dano on February 17, 2009, 01:37:00 PM
Let me just say this Mike, the bow makes me look good   :bigsmyl:  

You guys gonna make it to Ojam?
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: wingnut on February 17, 2009, 01:41:00 PM
We are planning on it.

How about you?

Mike
Title: Re: A bunch of Orions.. .Dryad bows. .LOTS OF PICS ADDED
Post by: Dano on February 17, 2009, 06:06:00 PM
Yep, I'll be there.