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Title: Firefly bow
Post by: machinist on April 30, 2010, 08:35:00 PM
Hi,
I am new to the forum, just thought that I would let ya'll know that I just ordered a Firefly. The only bad thing is that it will take three months to get it. Alot of sleepless nights until it gets here.
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: Elkchaser on May 01, 2010, 09:41:00 AM
Welcome to the forum.
That three month wait will be well worth it once your Firefly shows up. They are great bows. Extremely smooth and quiet, with workmanship up with the best of them.
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: machinist on May 01, 2010, 08:40:00 PM
And it will look pretty also!!
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Post by: Pinecone on May 02, 2010, 08:26:00 AM
They are super bows...top notch quality at a rock bottom price.  I love mine!!!
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Post by: Cherry Tree on May 21, 2010, 09:40:00 AM
Be sure to post pics!!!
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Post by: fillmorehd on May 22, 2010, 07:40:00 AM
You are gonna love this bow.  I have 3 of them and am thinking up another one.  Jim is a great guy and the three month wait is a minor one when some other guys take a year.  Welcome to this site and enjoy.
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: Ragin Bull on May 23, 2010, 09:20:00 AM
Larry,  The wait will be well worth it.
Your gonna love this bow. I have two of them and they are shooters. Also beautiful to look at.
Jim does an excellent job, not to mention he's a great guy.
Be sure to post pics but until then what wood combo did you order?????
  :campfire:
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Post by: gregk on May 23, 2010, 01:35:00 PM
I really enjoy my Firefly, i was very impressed with how smooth it was.      Good choice  :thumbsup:
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Post by: bentpole on May 23, 2010, 01:39:00 PM
:readit:    :saywhat:    I hear those Fireflys shoot real well.   :archer:
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Post by: SveinD on May 23, 2010, 03:08:00 PM
Welcome to the forum! 3 months is not all that bad, I just ordered a Centaur for a years wait ^^
I've heard nothing but good about Firefly Bows!
Be sure to post some pictures here when you get it!
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Post by: excelpoint on May 23, 2010, 03:10:00 PM
Dont worry mate, you will love it when you get it. I love mine.
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Post by: jacobsladder on May 23, 2010, 10:18:00 PM
awesome bows made by an awesome fellow !!
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Post by: Doug in MN on May 23, 2010, 10:26:00 PM
They are fantastic shooters smooth, quick, and quiet and Jim takes a great deal of care in what he does.

On top of all that he is a great guy.
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Post by: vernon on May 23, 2010, 10:48:00 PM
Any custom bow is well worth the weight.  never shot a firefly but love the looks of them and they've had great reviews.  Like mentioned before 3 months is not bad at all.  However, it will feel like 3 years by the time its said and done.
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: Drew on May 24, 2010, 08:03:00 AM
Great choice on both the bow and bowyer! 3 months isn't bad, Jim must need some more orders...hahaha
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Post by: bohuntr on May 24, 2010, 10:56:00 AM
Machinist,
 I just got my Firefly last week and all I can say is it is everything I hoped for and more!!! As soon as I get some pictures taken I intend to start a thread and show off my bow and give you all my impressions. Stay tuned.
        Dan
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Post by: Butkus on June 23, 2010, 01:16:00 PM
Three months ain't bad at all. Don't see how you could possibly go wrong with this one. I have paid twice as much for a good custom bow. The price is right and the testimonials are always great. I don't think this guy will be able to keep up with demand for long.
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: machinist on August 04, 2010, 09:29:00 PM
Hi guys, I am happy today. Jim sent an email and said I should have my bow by the end of next week, can't wait. I will post some pics of it when it gets here. The make up is Texas ebony riser and the limbs are curly maple over action boo. It should be 45# at 28"
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Post by: Gator1 on August 05, 2010, 07:02:00 AM
Sounds like a great bow Machinist, and as commented, fantastic shooting bows.

Can't wait for the Pics...
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Post by: T Folts on August 05, 2010, 07:17:00 AM
Machinist,
You are going to be blown away if you havent shot one of Jims bows. They are smooth to draw, no handshock,wisper quiet, fast and easy to tune an arrow to. Everyone who has shot my bow just falls in love with it.
Good luck with it and post som pics when you get her home.
Terry
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Post by: RocketDog on August 05, 2010, 11:43:00 AM
Sounds like a really nice wood combo.
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Post by: machinist on August 05, 2010, 01:59:00 PM
Talk about customer relations, I miss spoke and described my bow that I have on order above with curly maple on the limbs. It is actualy water fall Bubinga. Jim read my post and offerd to change it for me when he seen that I had put curly maple in the post. he had already glued the Water fall Bubinga limbs up. I am glad I am working with him because he knew what I wanted I just did't put i down correct in my post. By the way, this is my first custom order and I think I am in good hands with Jim.
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Post by: machinist on August 17, 2010, 05:52:00 PM
WOW, got my bow in today and when I unpacked it I was in love! this thing is beautiful. I put it together and strung it up and shot about 6 arrows through it with judo tips (shooting at a Coke bottle in the yard) just to get the feel of it and I can't believe how smooth the draw is. I will post pics tonight or tomorrow to show it off.
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Post by: Sixby on August 17, 2010, 07:50:00 PM
Waiting impatiently Grin.
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: bohuntr on August 17, 2010, 11:24:00 PM
Glad to hear you are happy with your new bow. I am anxious to see it, Jim does some really nice work!
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Post by: machinist on August 18, 2010, 11:34:00 PM
Sorry guys, I did't know that you could not post pics to a thread without going through photo bucket. been trying for the last two hours and now frustrated. got some pics on my computer but can't get them here for you to see. I will try later when my son can help me.
Larry
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: Cal bow on August 19, 2010, 02:34:00 AM
Welcome aboard. 3 months will be worth the wait.
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Post by: Margly on August 19, 2010, 06:20:00 AM
Welcome and congratulations with your choice of longbow  :thumbsup:  
I have two Firefly longbows and really like the way they shoot and the looks.
And the bowyer Jim is a top notch guy to deal with!

Margly
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: machinist on August 19, 2010, 06:39:00 PM
I don't know if this will work but this is the link to a pic of one of the  limbs. if this works i will post more.
Larry
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/larrysmachine/IMG_1119.jpg
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: bohuntr on August 19, 2010, 07:04:00 PM
Larry the link works, post away!
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Post by: mscampbell75 on August 19, 2010, 07:08:00 PM
:campfire:
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Post by: machinist on August 19, 2010, 07:36:00 PM
Pics don't do Jims work any justice but here goes.
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/larrysmachine/IMG_1118.jpg
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/larrysmachine/IMG_1121.jpg
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/larrysmachine/IMG_1119.jpg
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/larrysmachine/IMG_1120.jpg
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/larrysmachine/IMG_1119-1.jpg
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: T Folts on August 19, 2010, 07:51:00 PM
Machinist nice bow, yours looks very similar to mine. Zircote riser with bacote veneers. I like dark bows.

Terry
Title: Re: Firefly bow
Post by: machinist on August 19, 2010, 07:59:00 PM
Thanks, I realy like it

Larry