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http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=48;t=001045
Awesome! The Ultimate Camo is good stuff, Andy is top notch!
Lonnie,
I am waiting on word that the TallTines is on the way to you. I will be in touch soon
Steve,
I'll let you know when it gets here
Lonnie,
Was that HS Black Widow you did a while back the "Oak Leaf" pattern?
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steve o i think that is called the orange leaf pattern.
I think I'm going with Predator brown on my hunting bow this year. Going to look good with my outfitter camo clothing.
LOL
Mike
Actually I'm serious.
That is mighty nice! And it goes on right over the finish? Is there any going back if you change your mind in the future or are we talking paint? Does the product help protect wood from moisture?
Very nice look.
Thinking ...... very.......hard.....on...this!
Hopefully this price goes on for a month or so.....my deer season is still in full swing and can't part with my bow yet!! :bigsmyl:
I REALLY like the Predator grey and brown patterns.................
reallly glad you opened this back up Lonnie!! I'm gonna send my wifes bow and one of mine in real soon. I like the Predator camo and I'm thinking carbon fiber or something else for hers.
How tough is this camo finish? Does it hold up well being out and about in the woods?
Steve, that is orange leaf.
NorthernCaliforniaHunter, The original finish has to be at least lightly sanded and a base coat of paint is applied for color and to make sure the wood is completely sealed and then the camo dip. After that dries it gets a few coats of clear to protect it.
Ben, the clear coat I use makes it as tough as a regular bow finish.
By the way, it can be removed by careful sanding just like a clear finish if you ever want to refinish it.
I have had one of Lonnie's camo finishes on some of my bows for about 2 years. The finish he uses protects the camo dip, I have no scratches etc in 2 years and I do not baby my bows. The only problem I have with the camo dip is picking out the type of pattern I want, they all look good.
Great work. I'm more than satisfied with mine. I did a post on it some time back if you search my user name. It is in Oak Leaf. I will also be posting on it's first kill tonight.
Lonnie, pm sent
BMG, check your PM
love my predator grey, it matches my grey wolf woolens pred grey...only problem is funding my bow when I set it down.
make that finding
Can you dip binoculars?
Possibly, depends on the make and model.
Curious if you dip firearm also?
There are pics of dipped firearms on the website.
Would a bow quiver change the price?
No, we do not dip regular firearms. The pictures on the website are of muzzle loaders, those we can do.
Bow quivers are an extra $25.
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This is one of my carbon fiber patterns with a gloss finish.
I sure like that carbon fiber pattern
we have a warf bow from a customer that we are doing ILF limbs for that is a canidate for that one.
Mike
Yep I like that carbon and think it would look great on my wifes bow.
I'm in. Somebody remind me next week and I'll ship a bow out for a dip of predator spring green.
Wow, just checked out your website camodip. Lot of cool patterns to choose from. May have to do one of my ACS's some time.
I try to keep at least 10 patterns in stock, but there are hundreds available.
What is the best way to ship a recurve bow?
Also, any prep work needed(removal of side plate, rest, etc..)?
I really like the Predator camo---looking at the fall grey and brown deception. Anyone have a better pic of the brown deception on a bow? The pic on Lonnie's website doesn't show much.....
Still need to keep my bow for about 2 weeks though-----deer season is still in swing and I'm zeroing in on a small herd of large does.
crap I'd be afriad to put that bow down LOL!
Ben, if it's a one piece recurve I would get an oversize box so you can put plenty of padding around the bow. Also I would use Priority mail, packages just seem to get there in better condition.
And yes, take everything off first.
Here is a better photo of brown deception.
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Thanks, Lonnie!
Lonnie, would this finish hold up under heavy bowfishing use? Some real dunkings?
OH man!! That brown deception is the one.
Now I just have to get this new ILF riser finished and have it dipped. Going to be my go to moose bow this year.
Mike
owlbait ,The dipping process starts with a base coat of paint for background color then the dip and then at least 2 coats of clear. Should be impervious to rain or dunkings.
Thanks Lonnie, can you PM me shipping and payment instructions?
Have you done a bow in ASAT yet?
You guys asking about shipping, go to the post office and they will give you tri-fold boxes. You will need two of them for a bow. The are very durable, free, and you ship the bow priority mail....and insure it. It's not all that expensive, probably less than $20.00.
Do they have Lonnie's mailing address on them? That's what I need :bigsmyl: Thanks for the help George. :thumbsup:
Pretty sure mailing address is on the website. :readit: :goldtooth:
It is on the website, but here it is.
Precision Hydrographics
1141 county road 3945
Arley, Alabama 35541
Barney, I am dipping a riser in ASAT today. I will post a photo when it gets done.
:thumbsup: Thanks
Oh, by the way using those little triangle boxes taped together is probably the surest way to have a bow damaged in shipping! I have never received a one piece bow shipped that way that the package was not severely damaged.
Those things are just not sturdy enough when you put 2 of them together. It's a miracle that the bows inside were not ruined.
Now if you reinforced them with a long stiff piece of wood you would be fine. Most people ship them in a 6" pvc sewer pipe. Just be sure to pad the ends very well and it would be almost impossible to get any damage.
Here is the riser I just did in ASAT.
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Lonnie, I'm sending a Voodoo your way tomorrow. When it's done, I'm gonna have you ship it to Big Jim so he can put a beaver tail grip on it for me. I can't wait to get this bow back!!!! Look out turkeys!! :D
Kenneth, no problem. Just be sure to put a note in with it.
Bow went out with a note and Big Jims address.
Kenneth, I'll get it dipped and over to Big Jim.
Which pattern did you want?
Predator "Green Deception" gonna make it my turkey bow.
thanks Lonnie!
Lonnie , How much for just limbs?? Are your Burl or Snakeskin prints higher?? :bigsmyl:
GANDGOLF , anything other than the in stock patterns would be higher and take longer because it would have to be special ordered. Here is a link to the in stock patterns.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=48;t=001045
GANDGOLF , limbs are $75 for in stock patterns.
Lonnie, PM coming to you.
Got it, reply sent.
Email me tomorrow an address...and I'll ship out a bow to be dipped in Predator Spring Green.
tarz@tradgang.com
HEY!!!
Someones been messin with my profile!!!!
And done swapped out my avatar!!!!
OK...who's the prankster??? :readit:
Terry, email sent.
Lonnie, thanks for your help. As soon as I find a box I will ship out my bow.
Mike Gerard owlbait
Hey Terry, your bow got here today.
Thanks Lonnie, just picked up the riser today. It looks great.
Glad you like it.
Hey Terry, Your bow is ready! Check it out!
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Sweet job Lonnie, got mine in the mail to you today. Check is in the box.
Thanks Mike Gerard owlbait
Lonnie,
I didn't read every post so this might have been asked. What is the general turnaround time to do a bow?
I have a Bear magnesium take down I'm thinking of having you do. I think I'd like the handle done in Carbon Fiber and the limbs done in Leaf and Woods Mix. Is there an extra charge for two different prints? Would I have to do any prep work like sanding off old spray paint from the handle? I know I should take off the latches, window sight plate and side plate and grip, etc. Should I do anything else?
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QuoteOriginally posted by wingnut:
I sure like that carbon fiber pattern
we have a warf bow from a customer that we are doing ILF limbs for that is a canidate for that one.
Mike
That would work Mike. :bigsmyl:
VA Bowbender, turn around is 1-2 weeks. Just take the stuff off and I'll take care of paint.
No extra charge for 2 different patterns, just be sure to put a note explaining how you want it with your bow.
Lonnie, I'm gonna be sending another one your way. My wife saw a carbon fiber looking bow at K-zoo and loved it so I'll give her an early Anniversary present.
Terry's bow looks great! Hope mine turned out looking like that too!! :)
QuoteOriginally posted by camodip:
VA Bowbender, turn around is 1-2 weeks. Just take the stuff off and I'll take care of paint.
No extra charge for 2 different patterns, just be sure to put a note explaining how you want it with your bow.
Thanks, it will be in the mail today.
Kenneth, your bow looks just like Terry's but I forgot to take pictures. Too late now, I shipped it out yesterday.
that's great! I better call Jim today and let him know. Can't wait to get her back! I'll be sending out my wifes Ben Pearson "Varsity" today or tomorrow to get a carbon fiber dip.
thanks Lonnie!
Ken
Does the process have any effect on the original preformance of the bow, i.e. heavier draw weight??? And have you ever dipped a Black Swan with the metal riser? It really has a lot of "dimples" in it. Thanks
Ok, here's some pics of the Bear magnesium riser and limbs I sent off to Lonnie. I asked him to do the limbs in a burl and the handle in a carbon fiber. I did tell him if the burl wasn't one I cared for he could substitute for a camo pattern.
When the bow comes back I'll post the end result.
I got this bow used, I didn't do the damage. Someone made a really poor atempt at refinishing.
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SkottyBoy, I've never seen any difference in performance. Even on A&H ACS limbs.
That dimpled surface you're talking about is just the paint. The metal underneath is smooth.
Lonnie I have a warf bow I'm finishing up on and when its ready can I send it or need to call and set up a time to get it to you first, how does this work basically? Nice looking work by the way.
ckanous, Thank You. You can just send it in along with a check and a note explaining which pattern you want. Address is on the website.
Sounds good I'll have it ready to go before long. Thanks
Lonnie, I mailed out my wifes bow yesterday. It should be there today or tomorrow. I wrote on it which end to open cause that's where the order specs and MO are.
thanks again,
Ken
VA Bowbender, Your bow got here today. WOW, that bow is pretty bad but I like a challenge! The paint on that riser is not only peeling off but the metal has corrosion.
Nothing I can't handle though, stay tuned for further updates.
Kenneth, not here yet. Probably friday.
QuoteOriginally posted by camodip:
VA Bowbender, Your bow got here today. WOW, that bow is pretty bad but I like a challenge! The paint on that riser is not only peeling off but the metal has corrosion.
Nothing I can't handle though, stay tuned for further updates.
Well I asked you if you wanted me to do any prep work and you said no it would be fine. You know the old expression...be careful what you ask for. :pray:
I included instructions on finishes as asked and contact info if you need to call, text or e-mail me.
Don't forget you said you wanted to do before and after pictures of your work too. This might a prime case example.
Hey Lonnie ... sent you a Nighthawk Magnum a few days ago ... Looking forward to seeing your work. :jumper:
Did Black Beauty make it Lonnie? Can't wait to see how she turns out.
Elkken, I got your bow dipped late this evening, will put the clear coat on this weekend. Should be ready by monday or tuesday.
Owlbait, your bow is also waiting to be clear coated this weekend. Came out very nice.
VA Bowbender, I got all the paint and corrosion off the riser and it is primed and black. Just have to dip and clear coat. I even managed to smooth out all those lumps on the limbs. :goldtooth:
Kenneth, your wife's bow arrived today and is already in the first stage of the process. I will try to get it done this weekend with the others.
WOW ... you are FAST .... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by camodip:
VA Bowbender, I got all the paint and corrosion off the riser and it is primed and black. Just have to dip and clear coat. I even managed to smooth out all those lumps on the limbs. :goldtooth:
Now I am on pins and needles. I can't wait to see it, put it back together and shoot it.
I just hope the snow melts enough by the time it gets here. Here's what it's doing right now.
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QuoteOriginally posted by elkken:
WOW ... you are FAST .... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
VERY FAST!!! Thanks Lonnie!! can't wait to give it to my wife!!
I should get everything done and shipped out by tuesday.
Hey Fellas I had Lonnie do a Brackenbury for me in Orange leaf camo.when I take it hunting I.m going to tie a string on it .If i put it down I know I'll loose it .The finish is awesome.!
MAN!! I like the Ultimate loks great as does all of them but I would lose my bow :biglaugh: .
Good news! I got all orders finished and they will ship monday. All of them came out nice, even VA bowbenders. :goldtooth:
Great Lonnie!!!! Can't wait to see em'!!!! :bigsmyl:
QuoteOriginally posted by camodip:
Good news! I got all orders finished and they will ship monday. All of them came out nice, even VA bowbenders. :goldtooth:
Fantastic, did you take pictures?
Just got back and found mine waiting on me at the office.....TOO COOL!!!
Thanks!!!
VA Bowbender, I did take a few photos of yours and a couple of the others.
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Here is the Zipper.
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And here is the Nighthawk Magnum
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Kenneth, sorry but I forgot to take any photos when your wife's bow was dipped but it is on the way.
Lonnie, I got my Voodoo back today and it looks GREAT!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Thank you sir!
God Bless,
Ken
Kenneth, Thanks. Your wife's bow should be there in a few days, it shipped this morning.
Wow Lonnie! Black Beauty looks slimmer with the new carbon dip! I can't wait to show Bill Dunn. :thumbsup:
Hey lonnie I sent you a PM.
Important news! after this friday 2-12-2010. we will no longer be accepting any camo dipping work.
Big Jim's Bow Company has purchased Precision Hydrographics (camodip.net).
I will dip anything that gets here by friday and get it right back to you. After that all orders will be going to Big Jim's in Georgia.
Big Jim will be honoring the Tradgang special.
I will be partnering up with Jim Gainey of www.blackcreekbows.com (http://www.blackcreekbows.com)
I appreciate the support from Tradgang and all it's members and looking forward to this new adventure.
If you have not yet seen the post, it looks like Big Jim has bought out Lonnie's camo dipping business!
Black Beauty looks GOOOOOOODDD!REAL GOOOOOOODDD!!For some reason the black spiderman suite comes to mind.I cant wait to see her in person.I'm sure Mike is going to love it.
Bill
I'm currently updating the website with Big Jim's info.
Hey Lonnie ... Picked up my Nighthawk Magnum at the post office today ... awesome job ... that predator deception brown looks super. Need to order some new colored strings ...
Many thanks for the fast service and wonderful job ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Got the wifes bow today and it looks GREAT!!! Thanks a bunch Lonnie! Wish I'd had some different rest material, the beaver fur I put on it looks out of place.
I got mine today too. Just FANTASTIC, what great service and speed. Lonnie, I gave you a real challenge and you stepped up buddy.
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That Bear was close to the roughest bow I ever dipped, but it did turn out nice. It really was mostly just the outer layers of finish that made it look so bad.
Once I sanded it down to the bare glass it only had a few minor problems.
Is that winter leaf on that bear?
Sleepyhollow, that's the winter green pattern.
Lonnie