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Title: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on August 10, 2012, 07:20:00 AM
On occasion I have seen Dale Dye bows show up here on Trad Gang (One listed as we speak).  I always hear great things about them and have even thought seriously about ordering one.  I know he does not have a website (I have checked), and so I can not look at pictures to get an idea of his workmanship.  Was wondering if a number of you would be willing to post pictures of your Dale Dye bows.  Sorry I have nothing to show (at this time!).
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on August 10, 2012, 10:15:00 AM
If you do a search on here you will find plenty of pics that show his masterful craftsmanship.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Easykeeper on August 10, 2012, 11:31:00 AM
Mine is a 60" bow, 56#@28".  Cocobolo riser with a snakewood stripe, snakewood tip overlays.  Not sure of the limb veneers but they look like stained elm.  A nice find from the classifieds.

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/tmoren/Dye4small.jpg)

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/tmoren/Dye1small.jpg)

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/tmoren/Dye7small.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Bldtrailer on August 10, 2012, 01:12:00 PM
 (http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/bloodtrailer7/th_008-4.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/bloodtrailer7/?action=view¤t=008-4.jpg)  (http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/bloodtrailer7/012-3.jpg) (http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/bloodtrailer7/002-10.jpg)  (http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/bloodtrailer7/th_IMG_0718.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/bloodtrailer7/?action=view¤t=IMG_0718.jpg)   (http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/bloodtrailer7/th_IMG_0717-1.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/bloodtrailer7/?action=view¤t=IMG_0717-1.jpg) And it shoots  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: JamesKerr on August 10, 2012, 01:50:00 PM
Sweet looking bows!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on August 10, 2012, 09:03:00 PM
Those are some beautiful bows.  Anyone else?
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: ron w on August 10, 2012, 09:10:00 PM
I have never shot one but I have seen a few.....they were all just beautiful!!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Bldtrailer on August 11, 2012, 12:23:00 AM
Do your self a favor if you get the chance shoot one, do it(unless you don't want to buy one, because if you shoot a DD you will want to get one) I can't believe how smooth and quite my DD is.  It is the same weight of by Blacktail and other bows but the smoothest by far. my Blacktail is faster at the same wait and shoots great,but the DD is quiter and smoother
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on August 23, 2012, 06:11:00 AM
TTT
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Rick Richard on August 23, 2012, 06:16:00 AM
Very nice checkering.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 23, 2012, 07:19:00 AM
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0807.jpg)
Medicine Points Macassar Ebony.58"
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 23, 2012, 07:20:00 AM
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0810.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 23, 2012, 07:21:00 AM
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0804.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 23, 2012, 07:23:00 AM
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0006-4-1.jpg)
Another Medicine point.58" and 60"
Cocobolo.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 23, 2012, 07:25:00 AM
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0002-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 23, 2012, 07:25:00 AM
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0004-4-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 23, 2012, 07:26:00 AM
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0005-5-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on August 23, 2012, 08:28:00 AM
Felix, what are woods that are in your two Dale Dyes?  The combinations are extremely nice!  Thanks!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 23, 2012, 08:55:00 AM
The first one is a Macassar Ebony with a Bocote stripe.
The second is Cocobolo with the Bocote.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on August 23, 2012, 01:46:00 PM
Thanks Felix.  I spoke with dale this morning and he is sending a brochure.  Appreciate everyone's sharing pictures and thoughts on this topic.  If there are more, keep it coming!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 23, 2012, 02:32:00 PM
Dan,you are welcome,if you make a search there was a thread on PW with many pics of quite a few guys about the DD's.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: limbow on August 23, 2012, 05:00:00 PM
My Snakewood Dye
 (http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/DSC_1073-1.jpg)
Medicine Point
 (http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/DSC_1061.jpg)
Another Medicine point
 (http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/P1000037-1.jpg)
Trails End
 (http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/100_0284.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: limbow on August 23, 2012, 05:03:00 PM
Another Trails End
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/DSC05022.jpg)
Yet another  :)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/DSC04790.jpg)
My first Dye Medicine point! First Dye bow for that matter
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/DSC04280-1.jpg)
The one that got away. Miss this bow the most. Maybe someday it will make it back. Medicine point 1 piece
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/P1010001sized.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: hayslope on August 23, 2012, 05:12:00 PM
1986 one piece Swift Medicine....all cocobolo

   (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0245-1.jpg)
  (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0246-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: limbow on August 23, 2012, 05:14:00 PM
One that I owned and it made it back to me yesterday!!! Pretty fond if these Dye bows   :)  

58" Medicine Point 53#@28
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/P1000025.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: hayslope on August 23, 2012, 05:20:00 PM
Trail's End:  Macassar Ebony with a cocobolo stripe.  Pacific Yew limbs.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DD54SMALL-1.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0254-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: hayslope on August 23, 2012, 05:25:00 PM
Trail's End:  "One of a Kind"  Hearts of Palm with Redheart stripe

 (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0248-1.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0251.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Matty on August 23, 2012, 05:29:00 PM
Wow those are sweet!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: hayslope on August 23, 2012, 05:33:00 PM
Medicine Point:  Curly Claro Walnut with Wenge and Cocobolo pierce points.  Same walnut used for limb lams.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0642-1.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0636-1.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0633.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on August 23, 2012, 05:37:00 PM
I have to stop drooling on my computer these are awesome!!!!!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Easykeeper on August 23, 2012, 06:18:00 PM
I'd like to know who Steve Berger is.  My Dye bow I posted earlier was originally made for him, as are several more in this thread.  If he let these nice ones go, I'd like to see what he hung on too.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: hayslope on August 24, 2012, 04:40:00 PM
Steve Berger lives in NYC.  Dale made more bows for him than anyone else.  I think both Dale and Steve told me somewhere in the range of 62 of them.

Steve is a consumate bow trader.  You should see Steve's name on a lot of Dye bows, as he ordered many of them over the years......then sold or traded them.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 24, 2012, 04:54:00 PM
Hayslope this is a cool info!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: vintage-bears on August 24, 2012, 05:57:00 PM
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/d7.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/d6.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/d9.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/d8.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: vintage-bears on August 24, 2012, 06:01:00 PM
I love this bow very much. It is top shelf in every way a bow could be.

BUT, I have trouble pulling 57# these days and will send it to Mr. Dye to see what he can do to lower draw weight.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Easykeeper on August 24, 2012, 06:37:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by hayslope:
Steve Berger lives in NYC.  Dale made more bows for him than anyone else.  I think both Dale and Steve told me somewhere in the range of 62 of them.

Steve is a consumate bow trader.  You should see Steve's name on a lot of Dye bows, as he ordered many of them over the years......then sold or traded them.
Thanks for the info, been wondering for a long time why I saw Mr. Berger's name on so many Dyes.  62 bows...wow.  I'll bet the ones he kept are fabulous...   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on August 25, 2012, 12:54:00 AM
Vintage bears you can just send to me and I'll shoot it for you.
Great looking bow.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: hayslope on August 26, 2012, 09:52:00 AM
Beautiful bow Philip.  I have a spare set of 49 lb. limbs (fastflight) if you want to shoot it before you send it back to Dale.  Not your usual 55lb., but at least you can shoot them.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 26, 2012, 12:30:00 PM
Tony,I don't think Philips can use your limbs on that bow.LOL.   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: vintage-bears on August 26, 2012, 02:50:00 PM
Thanks Tony!
I hate to cut the limbs off though.....lol
Very nice gesture my friend. And boy you guys have some sweet Dale Dye bows! Felix, yours are amazing too.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on August 26, 2012, 03:53:00 PM
Yes Philip,because Dale knows how to build a bow.
I ain't ever seen an hugly DD.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: hayslope on August 27, 2012, 12:47:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by cacciatore:
Tony,I don't think Philips can use your limbs on that bow.LOL.    :biglaugh:  
Woops!!!!  I didn't even notice that it was a one piece!

Old age creeping up on me!!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on September 10, 2012, 12:44:00 PM
You know, I am really glad I started this post!  These bows are incredible!  And yes Dave (Dirtybird) I did get the visual of you drooling on your keyboard!  Thanks everyone.  If there are others, keep them coming!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: vintage-bears on October 19, 2012, 07:46:00 PM
I just received my Dale Dye back today.
I sent it to Dale to reduce the weight and the bow looks like it was just made! He installed his new rest and plate and sent a new string.

Was 57# and now 54#. Big difference.
The bow is amazing and my compliments and thanks to Dale.

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/dd2.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/dd1.jpg)

.........Philip
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on October 19, 2012, 07:50:00 PM
Look like Dale did do a beautiful job on your bow.  Congrats!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: vintage-bears on October 19, 2012, 08:28:00 PM
Thanks.
I cant wait to take her hunting!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on October 19, 2012, 09:45:00 PM
I get my one piece next month and can't wait.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on October 19, 2012, 09:50:00 PM
You will have to post some pictures when it arrives!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Kurt in Memphis on October 19, 2012, 11:24:00 PM
Here is mine, love it, but I do need to shave a few pounds off.  I wonder if Dale could do this?  3-5 lbs.

(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/bowyer123/dyebow3183.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/bowyer123/dyebow3184.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/bowyer123/dye006.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/bowyer123/dye003.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: vintage-bears on October 20, 2012, 12:35:00 AM
He just took my bow down 3 lbs and it's much more comfortable to shoot now.
I'm sure he can do the same for your bow.

......Philip
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: pamike on October 20, 2012, 12:43:00 PM
If he can't you can sell it to me.....nice bow!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on October 20, 2012, 02:04:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: ghall80 on October 20, 2012, 02:18:00 PM
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w372/ghall80/***********Sales014.jpg) (http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w372/ghall80/***********Sales015.jpg) (http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w372/ghall80/***********Sales017.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on October 20, 2012, 02:38:00 PM
That's a beauty Ghall80.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on October 22, 2012, 07:30:00 PM
The above bow listed by Ghall80 will be on it's way to upstate NY soon!  Finally got my first Dale Dye and it is a beauty!  Thanks Gary!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on October 22, 2012, 09:01:00 PM
::     :clapper:   glad for ya Dan.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on October 23, 2012, 02:35:00 AM
:thumbsup:  you will not regret the new addition.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: bozara on October 23, 2012, 07:00:00 PM
(http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo195/m0r3land/DSC01015.jpg)
(http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo195/m0r3land/DSC00795-1.jpg)
(http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo195/m0r3land/web-2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on October 23, 2012, 07:20:00 PM
I cannot get over all the great bows Dale has made over all these years!  The pictures are a great testimony to his workmanship!  Thanks all for sharing... it got me so fired up that I just bought a Dale Dye Medicine Point.  Check goes tomorrow and the bow should be here some time next week!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: vintage-bears on October 27, 2012, 09:59:00 AM
Dale Dye bows are my favorite custom bow.
Thanks for sharing pictures.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on October 27, 2012, 09:27:00 PM
I am looking forward to receiving mine.  Should be the beginning of next week as long as the storm doesn't blow the mail truck off her route!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Kevin Dill on October 28, 2012, 11:30:00 AM
Following this thread myself. I'm up for a Medicine Point very soon. I actually have been 'working a plan' for a long time. I finally acquired a fantastic piece of heavy-grained cinnamon colored chechen, which has layers of warm color, and even a gray-sage effect. The grain and color is unlike anything I've ever found. I'm combining it with veneers of custom yew with much wavy grain and black pin knots. Add in my own preference in the Medicine Points, and I think it will be spectacular but not extremely gaudy bow. I have to name it...and I'm planning on christening it on a Montana cougar in about a year.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: lunchbucket on October 28, 2012, 12:06:00 PM
Wow beautiful bows!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: vintage-bears on October 28, 2012, 12:14:00 PM
Sounds amazing Kevin.
Please post pics when that bow is built!

I'm thinking about having Dale build me a bow too. I'm fond of dark rosewoods / Ebony / cocobolo with no medicine points.
ALL his bows are legendary but I am very fond of his one piece model. My favorite take down is and always will be Fred Bear take downs.

My "Swift Medicine" just may be the finest bow I ever shot.

.........Philip
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Mike Gerardi on October 28, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
Beautiful bows. I am waiting on my Dale Dye also. It was suppose to be here in November but DirtyBird cut in line.   :rolleyes:    :dunno:
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on October 28, 2012, 03:29:00 PM
Mike,your buddy can't do this to you.LOL
I can't wait to see Kevin's.
Philip,all Dale's bows are stunning,but IMHO,the Pierce Points make the difference,not many bowyers offer this feature and I think they are his trademark and worth the additional cost.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Mike Gerardi on October 28, 2012, 04:31:00 PM
I Know Felix.

Looking forward to seeing Kevins bow also.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Kevin Dill on October 28, 2012, 05:49:00 PM
Felix and many others are an inspiration to me when it comes to beautiful and imaginative custom bows. I enjoy coming up with the 'next big thing'...and then watching someone else go 'one-up'. These are the golden days of traditional bow art and crafting.

"I'll show you mine, if you'll show me yours"....but you go first!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on October 28, 2012, 06:04:00 PM
Kevin,you are right you know our play!
I think this site has helped the bowyers to arise the bar,everybody benefit of this,but for sure not the wallet!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: A.S. on October 28, 2012, 06:25:00 PM
Kevin, I enjoy seeing the works of art you think up....can't wait to see this one!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: BrownA5 on October 29, 2012, 04:08:00 AM
Kevin, I too will be looking forward to seeing your bow.  Your past creations have been amazing!

Thanks all for keeping this thread alive!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Kevin Dill on October 29, 2012, 06:19:00 AM
Allen, Mike & Felix....(and many others)...you guys are the real bow connoisseurs of our age. I'm just tryin' to keep your taillights in sight!     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on October 29, 2012, 06:40:00 AM
If there is such a club, count me in.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Kevin Dill on October 29, 2012, 07:24:00 AM
Oh, David....you would be a charter member!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on October 29, 2012, 07:38:00 AM
Kevin,you are too kind,but I really think that everybody here is helping to design and build better bows.Before the Internet the bowyers made bows alike for years and years,in few years of this and other sites everything is evolved and improved so much.
I am going to open a special bottle of red in your honor,Kevin.LOL. Lunch time here noone aound!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Mike Gerardi on October 29, 2012, 07:53:00 AM
Bring one of those bottles to Ohio Felix.   :D  . And Kevin after reading just some of your hunting stories the only tail lights I see are yours.  David's love for bows saved me big on a steak dinner.

My new Dye will have hair from three of my past K-9 partners in the riser. It's going to be a special bow.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on October 29, 2012, 08:13:00 AM
Mike,that one will be a special DD for sure!
I was planning to come to visit you this fall,but my mother was bad and passed away last week.So be prepared next year a f.....g Italian in your stands,but with wines and cheeses and as a cook.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Mike Gerardi on October 29, 2012, 08:27:00 AM
Prayers for your Mother and Family Felix. Looking forward to your visit. Dont forget your turkey tag.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on October 29, 2012, 10:27:00 AM
So sorry to hear that your Mom passed away Felix.   :(
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on October 29, 2012, 10:32:00 AM
Condolences Felix to you an your family.

Mike I did you a favor by ordering that bow.    :laughing:
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on October 29, 2012, 10:48:00 AM
Thanks for your help.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on October 30, 2012, 01:26:00 PM
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx116/Dirtybird_bucket/P1030912.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on October 30, 2012, 01:29:00 PM
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx116/Dirtybird_bucket/P1030913-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on October 30, 2012, 01:32:00 PM
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx116/Dirtybird_bucket/P1030910.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on October 30, 2012, 01:38:00 PM
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx116/Dirtybird_bucket/P1030911.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: cacciatore on October 30, 2012, 02:06:00 PM
Nice collection,David.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: pdk25 on October 30, 2012, 10:20:00 PM
Beauty, Dave.  Glad you are a righty.  I don't know if I could take the temptation if I shot one of those.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Kevin Dill on October 31, 2012, 08:13:00 AM
Felix...my most sincere apology for the sorrow of losing your mother. Hard time, I know.

David...my appetite is whetted, and in more than one way!

Here's to men with fine tastes...and to their bows!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Mike Gerardi on March 02, 2013, 09:57:00 PM
This is my new Dale Dye. 60in and 55@28. It shoots like a dream. I could not be happier with the bow. Dale put hair from three of my deceased K-9 partners in the riser. Nikko, Amber ,and Arrow. Powerful medicine. Right now it is set up for Turkey season.

   (http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/MGERARDI_2007/IMG_4045_zps6cd40df4.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: ISP 5353 on March 03, 2013, 08:29:00 AM
Mike,  That bow is stunning!
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Mike Gerardi on March 03, 2013, 09:06:00 AM
Thanks ISP 5353. Dale did a great job.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Dirtybird on March 03, 2013, 09:13:00 AM
That's a beautiful bow Mike.
Title: Re: Show Us Your Dale Dyes!
Post by: Mike Gerardi on March 03, 2013, 09:23:00 AM
Where are your pics Dave.
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Post by: juneaulongbow on March 03, 2013, 09:44:00 AM
The pierce points and checkering are beautiful. These bows look similar to Robertson Stykbows. Is there a connection?
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on March 03, 2013, 11:00:00 AM
I do not know enough about Dale to give you an answer. I have owned both and the grip is very different.
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Post by: 4 point on March 03, 2013, 11:01:00 AM
Dick Robertson taught Dale how to make bows after Dale retired from being a cop. I think there are a lot of people that don't know how long Dick has been making bows. I could be wrong but I think Dick was the first to use exotic veneers under clear glass.
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Post by: juneaulongbow on March 03, 2013, 11:03:00 AM
Cool, thanks. I remember there used to be a little info on Robertson's website about who taught him to do pierce points. I thought maybe it was Dale but it's the other way around...
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Post by: 4 point on March 03, 2013, 11:14:00 AM
Juneaulongbow, I'm fairly sure that info is correct but i'm not 100% sure.
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Post by: cacciatore on March 03, 2013, 01:01:00 PM
Nice piece,Mike!
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Post by: will_hunt on March 03, 2013, 01:40:00 PM
Dale was making bows in the latter 1980's which is the first time I contacted him. He was the sheriff of Hamilton, Montana for 29 years and retired somewhere around 2005. He has been making bows far longer than his retirement. I also think he is pretty much self taught, feeling the need to preserve the sport he loves. I will call him tomorrow and check all this out.

Jim Brackenbury was using veneers under clear glass as far back as 1989, which is the first time I contacted him.
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Post by: will_hunt on March 03, 2013, 01:45:00 PM
Also, if you ever get a chance to visit his shop, you will not believe how clinical it is...CLEAN AS A WHISTLE. And this brother is a fly fishing master as well.
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on March 03, 2013, 02:08:00 PM
Thank you Felix. I hope to show it to you in person one of these days.
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Post by: cacciatore on March 03, 2013, 02:14:00 PM
I everything will align it is for November!
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Post by: 4 point on March 03, 2013, 02:20:00 PM
Will, that would be very interesting to hear how Dale got started. Like I said I am not sure of the whole story, it's just the story I heard.

I think Dick Robertson started building bows in the late 70's or early 80's.
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Post by: Dirtybird on March 03, 2013, 03:44:00 PM
Dale was self taught on building bows and being a perfectionist as a craftsman helped.  Dick Robertson I am sure had words of encouragement for mr. Dye.  The is an interview in TBM from a very long time ago.  Both bowyers are masters of there craft and have some of the nicest bows I've seen.
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Post by: trails end on March 04, 2013, 05:42:00 PM
Dick Robertson and I are good friends, Dick lived about two miles from me. He started in the bow biz about 6mo. before I did and we swaped Idea's (traiding secrets). I nerver taught Dick or he never tought me. We kinda stumbled through it on our own. Dale E. Dye
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Post by: Keefer on March 04, 2013, 06:01:00 PM
Wow,
     :saywhat:     A word from the Man Himself.. Now that's Legendary and good to see you are on here Mr. Dye...Welcome Sir...
About 10 years ago I saw a one piece of yours sold to a friend of mine for $65.00...Had a fella's name "Tom Sawyer" as I recall and it was a one piece I believe that was late 80's early 90's.More like 86 or 87 I think..Mr. Dye doe's that one ring a bell? I tried to buy that bow and almost had a Loggy Bouyou tree stand swapped for it but the guy wised up and kept it....I just remembered the name Tom Sawyer was on it was all.... Nice looking one piece and I know he only paid $65.00 for it from a boilermaker ...The guy needed the cash really bad....
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Post by: kevinbarry on March 04, 2013, 06:44:00 PM
All I can say is wow.
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Post by: will_hunt on March 04, 2013, 07:20:00 PM
I talked to Dale earlier in the day and told him of this thread. The notion interested him. He is 75 now and still "making sawdust" as he told me. He sounded great and very enthusiastic

Brethren, whoever had the insight to post this deserves credit for recognizing the importance of key individuals of our past. KUDOS. Let us not forget that we are indebted to some living legends.

I just ordered another bow from Mr. Dale because of this little exercise...due next year.  Thanks!
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Post by: Keefer on March 04, 2013, 07:30:00 PM
That was like seeing the BIGGEST BUCK you ever seen and he vanished back into the deep woods never to be seen again...Where was he hiding all this time and just 2 posts  :biglaugh:
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Post by: Chromebuck on March 04, 2013, 07:35:00 PM
Great looking bows!  I just have to ask the question, what are medicine points?  They are very decorative, but a search on the web yielded zero results.  I've noticed several bowyers offer them, but I think Dale is perhaps the most noted.

Obviously they are phenolic or a polymer of some type, but it stumps me how they would be placed into the riser.

Thanks,

~CB
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Post by: Chumster on March 04, 2013, 08:12:00 PM
Wonderful man, call him, talk to him and discuss ideas and thoughts.
Would love to visit him some day or better yet pick up my new Medicine Point coming very, very soon.

Thank you Mr. Dye, for such a wonderful bow to shoot.
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Post by: 4 point on March 04, 2013, 11:07:00 PM
Great to hear it from the man himself. Thanks for sharing Dale. Dale's bows are works of art that shoot even better than they look. I will post some pic's of my dye's when I get some good pic's taken.
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Post by: Dave Pagel on March 05, 2013, 06:59:00 AM
I have a 62 inch, 55# @ 28, non-ff Dale Dye.  Everyone that shoots it comments on the smoothness and how quiet it is.  The cast never ceases to amaze me.  I have to shoot a few out of it each time to re-train my brain after the Silvertips.

D.P.
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Post by: trails end on March 05, 2013, 07:47:00 PM
Tom Sawyer- I looked him up, 1987 he paid 178.00 for the bow and I delevered it July of that year. I made 7 bows a month, now I make Two and have more free time.
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Post by: Walt Francis on March 05, 2013, 08:39:00 PM
Dale,

Good to see you here, are you going to make the MBA banquet later this month?

I have been trying to avoid this thread, it brings out one of my definitions of agony.

Dale once made me a one piece with Medicine Points, he rushed my order, it was only a twenty one month wait.  Unfortunately, I developed shoulder problems that required surgery during the wait and was unable to shoot the bow when it arrived.  As the shoulder wouldn't heal I switched to left-handed for three years.  Four years after ordering the bow, two years after receiving it, I still wasn't able to fully draw the 60#'s and the likely-hood ever doing so was slim.  Ended up selling the bow without ever shooting it at full draw.  As fate happens, the shoulder got better a year later and I was/am back to shooting 60# regularly.  

Go figure, sometimes it's not ment to happen.
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Post by: rolltidehunter on March 05, 2013, 09:23:00 PM
If anyone reads this post and owns a dale dye and lives near north alabama or will be attending the Howard hill shoot in Birmingham alabama in may please let me shoot your bow! Id love to own one!
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Post by: vintage-bears on April 04, 2013, 06:59:00 AM
Back TTT for Dale's amazing bows.
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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on April 04, 2013, 01:45:00 PM
Dale, great to see you posting. I am friends with Marvin Heath. I know he's owned A LOT of your bows over the years.   BILL
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Post by: Danny Rowan on April 04, 2013, 01:53:00 PM
Here is mine, just got it in and I love it.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/Dye_zps4d1db1c2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/Dye2_zps9dc8349d.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/photo_zps79f39483.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/Dye4_zps06712f54.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/Dye3_zps333de8ef.jpg)
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Post by: cacciatore on April 04, 2013, 03:03:00 PM
Nice baby Danny!Back to them?
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Post by: Danny Rowan on April 04, 2013, 03:38:00 PM
Thanks Felix,

I have always liked Dale's bows and have been waiting to find the right one to place back in my rack, was offered this one and could not pass it up. 62",rosewood/bacote riser with the medicine points and medicine wood limbs, ff,53#@28". AD Hammerhead lites fly perfect out of it.
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Post by: vintage-bears on April 04, 2013, 04:38:00 PM
Congratulations Danny,
Stunning bow!
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Post by: bozara on April 04, 2013, 05:26:00 PM
It was mentioned earlier that Dale "retired somewhere around 2005. "  Not that it is overly important, but he has been retired over 25 years from his peace officer days.
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Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on April 04, 2013, 05:38:00 PM
This does it! Between Felix and Danny ,i cannot keep up any more! Time to go buy some more lottery tickets!!!!! Felix I think i'm going to Montana soon to do some work on your next Silvertip!  :help:
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Post by: Dirtybird on April 04, 2013, 07:35:00 PM
I have a very special Dye bow in the works that will be done in the fall of this year.  One of these days I will have to take some pics of mine.
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Post by: Ron Roehrick on April 04, 2013, 11:30:00 PM
Dale is a really great man that's an artist and master bowyer, I have owned one of his Medicine points since 2006. Its 58" with chechen riser with black and yellow points with an accent strip of snakewood,also checkered grip and antler tips. Its smooth as silk and plenty quick. Its the only recurve I own now that I switched to Hill style longbows but his recurves are as good as it gets for function and beauty IMHO. Also You wont find a nicer more humble man than Dale he is the real deal.
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Post by: DWT on April 05, 2013, 05:28:00 AM
Does anyone have his contact info so a fella might get in line?
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Post by: will_hunt on April 05, 2013, 10:33:00 AM
Dale will welcome your call at 406-363-2983.
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Post by: cacciatore on April 05, 2013, 10:38:00 AM
Sergio you are more than Welcome,I trust on you!
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Post by: Danny Rowan on April 05, 2013, 11:48:00 AM
Hey Sergio,

You might even see my new Tip if you go to Montana,LOL.
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Post by: stykshooter on April 06, 2013, 02:54:00 PM
Here's a few riser I own, great bows and Dale is easy guy to get along with, I don't remember the woods. Last time I counted I had 12

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/FrankL/daledyes001.jpg)
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on December 26, 2013, 05:41:00 AM
TTT. Any more?
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Post by: Dirtybird on December 26, 2013, 10:15:00 AM
:help:    :help:    :banghead:    :campfire:    :coffee:
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Post by: Easykeeper on December 26, 2013, 03:09:00 PM
This is a great thread, love seeing those Dye recurves.  Definitely a master of the craft.  

Post 'em up, it seems there's been a few photos promised that haven't shown up...    :readit: ...   :jumper:
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Post by: Dirtybird on December 26, 2013, 05:26:00 PM
I'm waiting on a new special one from Mr. Dye that should be here any day.  I was hoping for today but it didn't show.
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Post by: The Night Stalker on December 26, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
I have seen two of my old bows both with my name on them. Both medicine points owned now by limbow and Kurt in Memphis. Great bows.   Tim in NC
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on December 28, 2013, 01:08:00 AM
Two new Dale Dye bows for the Sisamis Brothers

Dave aka, Dirtybird new one piece
    (http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/MGERARDI_2007/photo_zpsf8f0a4f9.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/MGERARDI_2007/media/photo_zpsf8f0a4f9.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on December 28, 2013, 01:09:00 AM
Should have pics of a rare Dye bow tomorrow.
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on December 28, 2013, 06:45:00 PM
Any more?  Kevin?  These bows are beautiful.  I just have a hard time with that long riser.  I like short risers 17" and under.  My special Tip on order is a 15".
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Post by: Dirtybird on December 28, 2013, 06:58:00 PM
Keith, Mike is going to post some pics of the newest edition.  Its a very special bow that is simply stunning.  I can't wait to see your special Tip you have coming.
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on December 28, 2013, 07:33:00 PM
Dirtybirds one of a kind Black and ebony Dale Dye.
 (http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/MGERARDI_2007/photo2_zpsaf8896ea.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/MGERARDI_2007/media/photo2_zpsaf8896ea.jpg.html)

 (http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/MGERARDI_2007/photo4_zpsa9b403d5.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/MGERARDI_2007/media/photo4_zpsa9b403d5.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on December 28, 2013, 07:35:00 PM
And my new Dale Dye 60 in and 61@28
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/MGERARDI_2007/IMG951314_zpsfa11d588.jpg)
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Post by: Dirtybird on December 28, 2013, 09:20:00 PM
I'm not the best photographer so sorry for the poor pics that don't do these bows any justice.  Mr. Dye is a true artist and master at his craft.
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on December 29, 2013, 10:29:00 AM
WOW!  Thats all I can think of right now!
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Post by: Easykeeper on December 29, 2013, 12:57:00 PM
Beautiful bows, congrats on the new Dyes!  Looking forward to seeing your new bow Keith.
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Post by: cacciatore on December 29, 2013, 02:26:00 PM
Stunning DD,indeed; maybe the sweetest I have put my eyes on!
You want me to order my third one.
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Post by: Jayrod on December 30, 2013, 06:10:00 AM
BEAUTIFUL BOW DAVE!!! enjoy it i wanna see it broke on some bacon in FEB...  :thumbsup:
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Post by: pdk25 on December 30, 2013, 08:15:00 AM
Awesome Dyes!  That B&W ebony is the nicest I have seen.  Your bow has some sweet veneers too, Mike.  I am sure they will all be bloodied real soon.
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Post by: Dirtybird on December 30, 2013, 10:22:00 AM
Pictures really doesn't do justice for this new Dye bow.