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Title: A few of my bows
Post by: gordonf on May 14, 2011, 02:18:00 AM
I haven't been here in a while so I thought I would post a few of my more recent bows to show you what I've been doing. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Plum selfbow, 57" ntn, 40#@25"

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Mels%20Bow/P1010028-1.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Mels%20Bow/P1010025-1.jpg)

Yew longbow, 67" ntn, 72@29"

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Buffalos%20Yew%20Bow/BuffaloYewBow_1-1.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Buffalos%20Yew%20Bow/BuffaloYewBow_7-1.jpg)

Yew flatbow, 60" ntn, 55#@27"

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Yew%20Flatbow/YewFlatBow10-1.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Yew%20Flatbow/YewFlatBow4-1.jpg)

Vine Maple selfbow, 58" ntn, 55#@27"

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Vine%20Maple%20Turkey%20bow/VineMaple_3-1.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Vine%20Maple%20Turkey%20bow/VineMaple_1.jpg)
Title: Re: A few of my bows
Post by: Arkansaslongbow on May 14, 2011, 02:22:00 AM
Great looking bows; can only wish I could make my own bows to hunt with; my BURNING DESIRE is to learn how too; thanks for posting;

 :campfire:
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Post by: jamesh76 on May 14, 2011, 02:42:00 AM
Them are some good looking bows.

James
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Post by: tj69 on May 14, 2011, 02:53:00 AM
Very nice work indeed!
Its a pleasure to look at those beauties.
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Post by: JohnnyWayne on May 14, 2011, 05:58:00 AM
Looks like you've been busy - good job  :)
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Post by: Eugene Slagle on May 14, 2011, 06:21:00 AM
I'm with Arkansaslongbow, I only wish I knew how to make a bow, one day I'll learn.

Beautiful bows there sir.
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Post by: Keefer on May 14, 2011, 06:24:00 AM
Nice work and like the arrows as well...Looks like you also made a nice camp chair to sit back in around a nice glowing campfire...  :campfire:
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Post by: mikebiz on May 14, 2011, 06:37:00 AM
The are all beautiful, but the Yew Flatbow is gorgeous.  Love the lines and the character in that wood.  Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: glenbo on May 14, 2011, 07:39:00 AM
very nice!
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Post by: Mike Most on May 14, 2011, 07:42:00 AM
They are very good looking,
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Post by: LONGSTYKES on May 14, 2011, 07:45:00 AM
Very, Very nice indeed. Really like the Yew Long Bow. Thanks
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Post by: JJB on May 14, 2011, 08:25:00 AM
Great looking work, they are all beautiful.  Nice pictures also.
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Post by: MercilessMing on May 14, 2011, 08:33:00 AM
Beautiful bows.  Nice pictures.
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Post by: ArkyBob on May 14, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
Wowzers, those are some pretty bows.  Someday I hope to try my hand at making my own selfbow.  For now I'll just enjoy other's creations.

BOB
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Post by: straitera on May 14, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
You have a gift. Beauts all fun to shoot.
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Post by: MTArrowLauncher on May 14, 2011, 08:52:00 AM
Those are awesome  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A few of my bows
Post by: gordonf on May 14, 2011, 09:00:00 AM
Thank you all for the nice compliments. I'm glad you enjoy the pictures.
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Post by: KyStickbow on May 14, 2011, 09:03:00 AM
U sure do got a talent brother...I would love to learn how to do that some day. Gorgeous bows!!!!
Title: Re: A few of my bows
Post by: eflanders on May 14, 2011, 09:12:00 AM
These are some real nice self bows.  I especially like the plum one.  Can you show some more pics of it please?
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Post by: GRINCH on May 14, 2011, 09:25:00 AM
Thats an Impressive collection.
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Post by: ti-guy on May 14, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
Congrats,hats off to your work and to primitive bowhunters   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 14, 2011, 09:40:00 AM
As usual Sir...I bow at the "alter of Gordon"
  :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:
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Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on May 14, 2011, 10:47:00 AM
Very Very Nice
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on May 14, 2011, 03:17:00 PM
WOW, those are some really great looking bows! Nice work with the white woods especially. I can't see that there's much, if any, set in any of those.

Great pics as well.

  :thumbsup:
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Post by: GO Rogers on May 14, 2011, 03:27:00 PM
That is a SWEET TEA collection of shooten wood fer sure!♠  :bigsmyl:    :coffee:
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Post by: wollelybugger on May 14, 2011, 05:05:00 PM
I always enjoy looking at your bows.
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Post by: don s on May 14, 2011, 05:38:00 PM
you need to post these in the bowyers bench. they are works of art. don
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Post by: Ringneck on May 14, 2011, 06:16:00 PM
I like the plum selfbow. Very nice!!
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Post by: Butch L on May 14, 2011, 06:31:00 PM
Those are some beautiful looking bows. Thank you very much for sharing them with us.

Butch L
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Post by: DannyBows on May 14, 2011, 06:43:00 PM
Truly beautiful bows! Your photography is excellent also.   :clapper:
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Post by: SportHunter on May 15, 2011, 12:45:00 AM
Great looking bows Gordon. Not a bad one in the bunch. I just started my my first self bow due to seeing so many threads like this with other members self bows. Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: A few of my bows
Post by: Shinken on May 15, 2011, 12:52:00 AM
That vine maple selfbow is a beauty!

I'd like to make one with a 29" draw length some day that I could handle.

Keep up the great work!  Those bows are *awesome*!

Shoot straight, Shinken

  :archer2:
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Post by: droz il on May 15, 2011, 02:55:00 AM
Great looking bows Gordon.
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Post by: rkmnt2 on May 15, 2011, 07:58:00 AM
Those are pretty awesome looking sticks Gordon. If I had talent like that, I wouldn't be typing right now!! lol
 Awesome stuff!...Don
Title: Re: A few of my bows
Post by: StanM on May 15, 2011, 11:25:00 AM
Great looking bows, Gordon.  Sorry I missed the last meeting, it's been too long since I've had a chance to see them in person.  I enjoy seeing the seemless blend of art and tool you create.  As beautiful in the former as they are functional in the latter.  Simply incredible!
Title: Re: A few of my bows
Post by: gordonf on May 15, 2011, 04:11:00 PM
Thanks a lot for the nice comments.

And thank you Stan. Hopefully we'll get another chance to get together soon.

Gordon
Title: Re: A few of my bows
Post by: bolong on May 22, 2011, 04:23:00 PM
:thumbsup:  All good looking bows! Great work!
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Post by: Tree Killer on May 22, 2011, 04:50:00 PM
The Yew flatbow is one of the sexiest weapons I've ever laid eyes on!     :notworthy:
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Post by: EL Mejor on May 22, 2011, 05:03:00 PM
NICE TACKEL,CLASSSY,,,