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Title: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: A.S. on August 13, 2010, 04:44:00 PM
There has been quite a bit of interest lately in applying snakeskins, so I thought I'd share the set that I just completed for my bud 2Hats (Danny).

They are TT Black Max Carbons and will go on his Morrison ILF riser. I placed my metal Morrison ILF riser beside it just for kicks.

 (http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/1bowcrazy/DSC_0777.jpg)

 (http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/1bowcrazy/DSC_0776.jpg)
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: billy shipp on August 13, 2010, 04:46:00 PM
Good lookin skin job Allen. You're getting to be an old pro.
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Post by: wv lungbuster on August 13, 2010, 04:47:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: inthere10x on August 13, 2010, 04:52:00 PM
Sharp lookin!!  ;)
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: Nook on August 13, 2010, 04:53:00 PM
They look great Allen...

2-Hats should beware though.  As low as he hunts in the tree a Ol' Rattler my want to join him for a little romance....

  :scared:
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: 2hats on August 13, 2010, 05:07:00 PM
You know whats a shame.I can't even see them here at work,so I will have to wait till I get home to check them out on my computer.Nook ,,you're right my treestands aren't much higher than a round hay bale.lol.I relly am hoping for a nice yeller Timber to come rolling on by.I shouldn't say that since that is possible in some othe places we hunt.
A.S.......Thanks bud for all the hard work   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: ACEK9 on August 13, 2010, 05:27:00 PM
Snake skin limbs are awesome looking.  I just bought a used Morrison Dakota with skinned limbs (copperheads) will be out of town all next week so won't see it for 10 days or so.  I have a new appreciation for home.
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on August 13, 2010, 06:10:00 PM
SWEET  >>>  skins
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: A.S. on August 13, 2010, 06:14:00 PM
Thanks guys! Now I just need a set of copperheads or canebrakes for my new ACS limbs.

It is a very time consuming job, but well worth it when it's finally complete.
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: cacciatore on August 13, 2010, 06:20:00 PM
Great job Allen on those limbs.
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: Squint on August 13, 2010, 06:32:00 PM
Those are some of the best skins,Ive ever seen,nice job.
Squint
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Post by: DennyK on August 13, 2010, 06:36:00 PM
Nice Job!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: DaxE on August 13, 2010, 06:37:00 PM
I think the reason you hear so much about them is because we got folks like you who keep posting these ridiculously gorgeous pictures of um   :) .

Seriously, great looking skin job. Every time one of these threads pop up I am getting closer and closer to get some put on my Griffin.  

Dax
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: Margly on August 13, 2010, 06:37:00 PM
Very nice work!
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: Bill Carlsen on August 13, 2010, 06:50:00 PM
What kind of snake skins would they be?
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: A.S. on August 13, 2010, 06:56:00 PM
Bill, those are western diamondbacks.
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Post by: tukudu on August 13, 2010, 07:15:00 PM
Allen I want to see those ACS limbs when there done so I can make a decision to send my limbs to you. tom massaro
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Post by: Derwood on August 14, 2010, 12:27:00 AM
Wow!  Those are sharp!  Very nice work.
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Post by: String Cutter on August 14, 2010, 02:05:00 AM
Great job.
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on August 14, 2010, 07:49:00 AM
Wow, you are a talented individual. They look perfect. Let us know when you start your skinning business I have one I'd like done now.    ;)
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: jchunt4ever on August 14, 2010, 08:36:00 AM
What glue do you use to glue the skins one with?

I ask because I put skins on a recurve last year using TBII and topped with Super glue, and one of the limbs started coming loose when I unstrung it the other day. Not sure what I did wrong besides use the wrong glue maybe. Thanks
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: paradocs on August 14, 2010, 08:41:00 AM
I'd like to have my truck done, Allen...you can do it next weekend; I'll park it in the shade  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: 2hats on August 14, 2010, 09:28:00 AM
Paradocs.....He can't he will be doing my Harley then..lOL...Look forward to seeing you and breaking bread,whoops I mean Crabs....  :biglaugh:  

A.S. is rather talented indead.Cool Springs will have to sponser him
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: bucksdown on August 14, 2010, 09:52:00 AM
A S those look great. i posted a while back on a different form  asking how to apply skins properly, i got 2 responses saying they didn,t know, and one asking why i would put skins on a beautiful piece of wood. i said they look good,are one of natures best camos and they look better on a bow than under my feet. would you tell me the proper way to apply them? i would greatly appreciate it. it certainly looks like you know what your doing.
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: A.S. on August 14, 2010, 05:16:00 PM
Thanks again guys. For those who are asking, here is a great tutorial that I have followed. The only thing I did different, was I did not use superglue over the skins (I had several folks say that had bad experiences with it). I applied the skins with Tite Bond III, then sealed the skins with 5 coats of Tru-Oil. To cut down the shine, I sprayed a couple light coats of Krylon Matte Finish. This stuff is awesome, it matches most bow finishes exactly and is really tough!

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000062#000000


Doc, don't worry I'll "work" on your truck during the crab feast!!   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: Cool Springer on August 14, 2010, 06:02:00 PM
They look great Allen.  Nice job!  
I'm jealous Danny.
But then again, I'm always jealous when hanging out with you guys.  Someone's always got a new toy in the Cool Springs Gang.  Glad to be a member!
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: A.S. on August 14, 2010, 06:20:00 PM
Bill, you are going to have the newest you in a few days....why the complainin"??!!
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: Tim on August 14, 2010, 06:22:00 PM
As always....they look great!  You da man!
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: A.S. on August 14, 2010, 07:26:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by tukudu:
Allen I want to see those ACS limbs when there done so I can make a decision to send my limbs to you. tom massaro
I think I'm going copperhead hunting next week. Stay tuned!!
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: String Cutter on August 14, 2010, 08:20:00 PM
Crabs!!! Did someone say crabbs???
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: Tom on August 15, 2010, 08:30:00 AM
Good job Allen, maybe Danny will start smiking everyone in your gang now with that flashy bow. If I don't see you tomorrow will for sure at the fest.
Title: Re: Skinned some limbs for 2HATS
Post by: 2hats on August 15, 2010, 02:14:00 PM
Tom,,,Try and make it if you can.We start heading for the range @ 6:15 or so.Depends on how long some of us need to practice LOL.