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Title: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 15, 2013, 09:56:00 PM

This is a shameless plug for the custom bow I have listed in Auction 2 for St Jude's. I have built more than 50 Glass lam bows over the last 8 years but I have never sold one. I have had many of you PM me asking to buy a bow over the years to which I always reply that I just build them for fun and give them to friends. Well if anyone is interested in one of my bows built to your specs now is your chance. I will also build you a dozen custom Doug Fir arrows to match the woods in the bow as part of the deal. I was a little vague on wood choices in the listing but I assure you we are talking about a top of the line rig. We are talking exotic woods, exotic horn overlays and tips, antler limb bolts,  beaver tail strike plate and or grip, and the coolest limb veneers I can find. Arrows will include cool staining, cresting, crowning and natural turkey feathers. In preperation for this auction I went out and bought the most expensive piece of riser wood I have ever purchased. You dont have to choose this wood but you can if you want.
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This is Leopard spotted African or Gaboon ebony. It is the most interesting board I have ever seen. I know a lot of folks are intrigued by black and white ebony which is usually Mun or Half Moon ebony. The problem is it is usually very light in mass weight and prone to cracking. This African ebony is VERY heavy and hard. It is all heartwood and the board is as perfect as any exotic lumber I have ever seen. Whoever wins this auction will have a one of a kind bow that will be very distinctive and beautiful. Thats one of my arrows in the pic too. I will post pics as I build the bow in a build-along  as well so you can see your bow as it progresses. This is one of the recent bows I have built...

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Your bow will come with a skinny, padded loop flemish twist string made of 8125 or Dynaflite 10 in your choice of colors (also made by me).
 So I guess You would want to know if my bows have "mojo"?
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Thats me your humble bowyer on the left.

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You bet! That is my buddy Wade (Stripstrike1) on the right.
 And I expect this bow to have extra special mojo engineered by the man upstairs as it is for such a good cause. So get your wallets out and help the kids...the auction starts in 4 days!

Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: threeunder on May 15, 2013, 09:59:00 PM

Dan,
Great donation!

This is one of the ones I've got my eye on.  Beautiful work by the way.

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Whip on May 15, 2013, 10:10:00 PM

Wow!  Nice donation!

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 15, 2013, 10:14:00 PM

More mojo pics...
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Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Stripstrike1 on May 15, 2013, 10:49:00 PM

I need to chime in here fellas.  I have 4 of Dan's bows and they all are shooters and works of art.  Dan is partial to the recurve and I love his 3 piece and one piece longbows.  We have killed alot of critters together over the years and Dan is very instrumental in getting me started in Traditional Archery.  All of these designs have changed a little over the years as he is constantly tinkering to get the perfect bow that is quiet, fast, and beautiful.  Whoever wins this auction will get a truly custom bow and will be doing it for the kids.  Do not hesitate to PM me if you have any questions and I would be happy to answer them as best I can.

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 15, 2013, 10:59:00 PM

Thanks guys and BTW I dont have a waiting list and I will start your bow as soon as the auction closes. And all of my bows come with a lifetime repair or replacement warranty- my lifetime that is... when I can no longer see over the dirt, you're on your own.

Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Sixby on May 15, 2013, 11:48:00 PM

Awsome Dan!!!! I have been watching Dans bows for quite a few years now and you will be getting a really nice bow. With that wood it will be a killer bow.
Nice arrows too.

God bless you, Steve

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Shinken on May 16, 2013, 12:26:00 AM

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

AWESOME!!!

FOR THE KIDS!

Shoot straight, Shinken

   :archer2:

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 16, 2013, 09:02:00 AM

Thanks Steve,
It's not an Eaglewing but I think I can give the winner a bow that looks good and works well.

Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Pat B. on May 16, 2013, 09:56:00 AM

GUYS !!!!

Dan makes a great bow..  This may be a once in a lifetime chance to get one..
Please step up to the plate.

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Joeabowhunter on May 16, 2013, 09:59:00 AM

WOW!!!!  I'll be watching this one.  Great donation and beautiful bows.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Stripstrike1 on May 16, 2013, 10:49:00 AM

By the way...I'll try to get the time to post the story and a pic of the hog that Dan killed with the gnarled face.  His name was "Cujo" and he was the most elusive animals that I have ever seen. His skull is one of the coolest trophies.

Nice blue scrubs Elmer

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on May 16, 2013, 11:00:00 AM

Yeah baby! I don't have the cash this bow deserves, but I know someone here does, so make me proud and bid high fellas.

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 16, 2013, 12:29:00 PM

Thanks all. Wade you have Cujo's skull right? Take a pic of it and post it. That was one tough pig. We hunted him for 3 years.  I only saw him once during the day. Killed him by the light of the full moon at 11PM.  That was fun!

Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: rbcorbitt on May 16, 2013, 06:46:00 PM

Dan,

This one is on my hit list!    :thumbsup:  

Thanks so much for your generous donation!

Bob C

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Gator1 on May 16, 2013, 06:49:00 PM

:saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Horne Shooter on May 16, 2013, 08:21:00 PM

I have a Bonner bow and he is a perfectionist. You will not be disappointed.  His bows are quiet, fast and beautiful.  If StripStrike can kill stuff with them...they are magic as well!

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 16, 2013, 10:45:00 PM

How about some black and white Asiatic water buff horn tips and riser overlays and a nice beavertail strikeplate? I also made a deal today for some super cool B&W ebony limb veneers. This is going to be a very special bow. Who wants it?
Bonner
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Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Horne Shooter on May 17, 2013, 06:53:00 AM

Dan,
From the time the auction ends, what kind of turnaround can the winner expect on the new bow and arrows?
I'm getting VERRRRRY interested.....

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Hopewell Tom on May 17, 2013, 06:55:00 AM

Man, you have no reason to be humble!
Great work and fantastic, one-of-a-kind offer.

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 17, 2013, 08:07:00 AM

Thanks Tom. Pablo, I should be able to ship the bow and arrows in a month. Six weeks max depending on work.
Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 17, 2013, 08:53:00 PM

Did I mention that longbows are also on the menu too?
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Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: kennym on May 17, 2013, 10:49:00 PM

Dan, some mighty good lookin bows and woods there!!

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 17, 2013, 11:29:00 PM

Thanks Kenny,
I am a big fan of your bows too. This is gonna be a fun build!
Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: kennym on May 17, 2013, 11:32:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Horne Shooter on May 19, 2013, 06:57:00 PM

Get your tools ready Bonner.  I think you're gonna get some action on these items!

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 20, 2013, 07:31:00 AM

Tools are standing by. Can't wait to build this thing.

Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: rbcorbitt on May 20, 2013, 09:38:00 AM

I believe that your concern about what your generous donation would bring was definitely unfounded    :thumbsup:   !

This item is going through the roof!!!    :clapper:

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 20, 2013, 01:06:00 PM

Thanks Bob. I will do all I can to make it worth the highest bid.
Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Marc B. on May 20, 2013, 01:26:00 PM

Dan your bow has a ton of auction "Mojo" to boot!

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: on May 20, 2013, 02:40:00 PM

Does that come in something like left hand and say 50 pounds at 26" draw?

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Pat B. on May 20, 2013, 02:51:00 PM

Hmmm, wonder what its going to take..  

Guess I better rob the piggy !

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 20, 2013, 02:58:00 PM

Left hand 50# @ 26? Absolutely!   I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support for the St Jude's kids. Pat, hang in there brother and thanks!

Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 20, 2013, 10:12:00 PM

Talked to South Cox today at Stalker Recurves. He has an awesome stock of black and white ebony he normally reserves for his customers. I told him what I needed some for and he, being the good guy that he is offered to custom cut a set of lams for this bow from his stash. He is a top notch guy and an excellent bowyer. If you are in the market and dont win this bow give him a holler. You can get an idea of his work and what these limb veneers will look like here..
  http://www.stalkerstickbows.com/  

Thanks South!
Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Pat B. on May 21, 2013, 12:26:00 AM

Wow, those veneers are awesome !!

South, super nice gesture..

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Stripstrike1 on May 23, 2013, 07:57:00 AM

I kinda feel like my friend is cheating on me!

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 23, 2013, 10:03:00 PM

Ok. It's now an auction for two custom bows and two dozen custom arrows! I got approval from admin to double the offering and nearly double the money for the kids! Top two bidders will get the same deal. Top bidder will get his bow and arrows first( inside of 6 weeks.) second bidder will get his bow and arrows in less than 3 months. Thank you all for your incredible support for the kids!
Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: Dan Bonner on May 23, 2013, 10:05:00 PM

Sorry Schwake. How bout we go fishing tomorrow after work? That'll make you feel better.
Bonner

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: elkken on May 23, 2013, 10:06:00 PM

:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :archer2:  

Super generous ..... just awesome

Title: Re: custom bow and arrows listed in St Jude Auction #2
Post by: rbcorbitt on May 24, 2013, 05:53:00 AM

Thank you, Dan!

Such a generous offer!!!