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Title: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Steve O on January 30, 2012, 08:15:00 AM
Picked up my Ebony 3 Pc Longbow riser from Brian this weekend.  If you are on the fence on whether to add checkering to your order...DO IT!

I don't know how many lines per inch it is or any of the particulars, all I know is this checkering is just like everything else he does; just right   :thumbsup:  

Perfect placement and perfect texture.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Bows/Stock%20Bows%202012/P1300319.jpg)


(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Bows/Stock%20Bows%202012/P1300323.jpg)


And these two just to show the difference the flash makes when taking a picture.  Especially when you are taking photos of your animals, it is worth the time to take some with different camera settings:


(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Bows/Stock%20Bows%202012/P1300328.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Bows/Stock%20Bows%202012/P1300329.jpg)
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: cacciatore on January 30, 2012, 08:17:00 AM
First:great looking bow!
Second:great checkering!
Third:you have a PM!
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Dmaxshawn on January 30, 2012, 08:19:00 AM
Very nice work.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Bishop on January 30, 2012, 08:20:00 AM
Great looking bow. The flash makes a very significant difference.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: lpcjon2 on January 30, 2012, 08:41:00 AM
That is some nice work reminds me of my dads over and under.
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Post by: straight_arrow on January 30, 2012, 08:45:00 AM
Nice looking bow.  I agree, the checkering is both functional and appealing to the eye.  Good luck.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Gen273 on January 30, 2012, 08:51:00 AM
Congrats, on a great looking bow!!!
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Steve O on January 30, 2012, 09:25:00 AM
Thanks guys.  This is not a new bow.  I just sent one of the TTs I had back in to be done.  Looks like I will have to rotate them ALL back thru the shop now   ;)
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Mike Vines on January 30, 2012, 09:34:00 AM
I can attest to how beautiful the look and feel is.  I got to hold that bow this weekend at Kzoo, and now I'm rethinking my decision to install leather grips on mine.  That is one task that should be left to the professionals, and Brian (once again) proved he is at the top of that list.  

Awesome bow Steve, and excellent work Brian.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Bishop on January 30, 2012, 09:35:00 AM
Negotiate a "Volume" discount     :D
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on January 30, 2012, 09:41:00 AM
WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO ME!!!
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Smithhammer on January 30, 2012, 09:41:00 AM
Quality checkering is an impressive skill. Looks great!
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Warchild on January 30, 2012, 09:55:00 AM
Looks exactly like Dave Windauer's checkering. I wonder if Dave does Brian's bows. I know that he checkers for others.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: WildmanSC on January 30, 2012, 10:00:00 AM
Brian does his own checkering.  He has my riser right now working on refinishing it and it will also be checkered.  He's also completed a new set of limbs for me.  I should be seeing it in the next couple of weeks.  He does fantastic work!

Steve,

Thanks for posting the pics of your bow!

Bill
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Warchild on January 30, 2012, 10:06:00 AM
You simply cannot beat high quality checkering on a riser. Best option that you can buy with a bow!
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: steadman on January 30, 2012, 10:11:00 AM
Steve how many bow's doeas a guy need! LOL! Looks good, Brian does some good work for sure.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Swiftspeed10 on January 30, 2012, 10:14:00 AM
just perfect.  looks great how does it feel in the hand?
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: FerretWYO on January 30, 2012, 10:14:00 AM
That's some good stuff right there.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Oliverstacy on January 30, 2012, 10:17:00 AM
Steve,

After I held onto you're bow I will just have to have mine checkered also...can't wait.

Best of both worlds...you get to see all the lines of the riser and have a positive grip at all times.

Josh
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Steve O on January 30, 2012, 10:59:00 AM
Warchild,

Brian does his own checkering.  I've been in the shop and seen it with my own eyes.  When he first started building bows for sale and before he learned to do it, he was having Sherry Abrahms do it so his customers would  still get a quality product.  The guy is so darn talented, I get a little jealous sometimes    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 30, 2012, 11:01:00 AM
Yep.  All my bows are checkered.  Love the feel of it.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: billy shipp on January 30, 2012, 11:36:00 PM
Brian is a man of many talents.

His checkering looks as well done as any I've seen.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Whip on January 30, 2012, 11:44:00 PM
I forgot to tell you Steve that I took your bow out for a test drive.  Very nice indeed!!  

I'm anxious to see the new riser and longbow limbs that are in the works.  Yours was so nice it's hard to imagine he could build one any better, but I'll be checking it out to see!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Chimaster on January 31, 2012, 12:03:00 AM
I too got to hold that bow at the show. All the comments so far are right on. Brian just keeps raising the bar. I can't wait to see my longbow, Brian told me it will be special. Brian brought some nice bows to the show, if you didn't go to KZ this year you really missed out.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Bjorn on January 31, 2012, 12:05:00 AM
Wow! Gorgeous!!
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Post by: Easykeeper on January 31, 2012, 07:48:00 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Steve O on January 31, 2012, 08:43:00 AM
Joe, wish I would have known.  I would have picked your brain a bit.  You know anytime, anywhere, what's mine is yours.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Mike Vines on January 31, 2012, 09:03:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Steve O:
 You know anytime, anywhere, what's mine is yours.
Truer words have never been spoken.  Thanks for being patient with all of mine SO.
Title: Re: Tall Tines Checkering
Post by: Danny Rowan on January 31, 2012, 02:13:00 PM
I have always liked checkering on my bows and Brian does great work.