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Title: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: V-Archer on October 12, 2007, 05:56:00 AM
Hi All,

Finished this R/D bow last week. The bow is 62" long ntn and has a pull of 57# @28".
The limbs – back and belly - are made of bacote under clear glass with a combo of maple and bamboo as core. The riser is made of bacote and cocobolo with a mosaic accent stripe between them. An overlay of black glass with bacote finishes the riser off. The tips are made of Micarta G10 with a bacote overlay.
(Did I obey the Manlaw rules here?)

BTW: This bow probably will be heading to the USA soon.

V-Archer   :archer:  

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/V-Archer/R-D%20bow%20October%2007/R-Dbowcombi1.jpg)

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/V-Archer/R-D%20bow%20October%2007/risercombi.jpg)

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/V-Archer/R-D%20bow%20October%2007/tip-1.jpg)

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/V-Archer/R-D%20bow%20October%2007/R-Dbowcombi2.jpg)

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/V-Archer/R-D%20bow%20October%2007/R-Dbow8new.jpg)
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: 4runr on October 12, 2007, 06:15:00 AM
Very nice bow, but you don't really shoot at that target where it's hanging do you?  :scared:
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: V-Archer on October 12, 2007, 06:37:00 AM
Kenny,

Yes I do. The target is at approximately 15 yards.
Allthough I could only pull the bow to 26" it flinged arrows like rockets.
BTW: I can handle 47# @ 28", but I felt my shoulders at that point of 26" and I did not want to risk an injury.

V-Archer
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Nakohe on October 12, 2007, 06:39:00 AM
That is one beautiful bow. Very fine workmanship.
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: robtattoo on October 12, 2007, 06:40:00 AM
Keep it in Europe? (Hint, hint  :D )
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: deertraks on October 12, 2007, 06:47:00 AM
Man that bow looks good. :thumbsup:   I think it should be sent to me for testing.   :D
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: jesse cales on October 12, 2007, 07:09:00 AM
beautiful bow!
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: drewsbow on October 12, 2007, 07:47:00 AM
wow very nice :0)
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Gil on October 12, 2007, 08:47:00 AM
What a beautiful bow.I have a better suggestion than Robtattoo,send it to Asia.   :knothead:  
Gil
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Tater 2 on October 12, 2007, 08:53:00 AM
WOW! that is one great looking bow.

Really like the lines and wood choices

                 Tater
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: MI_Bowhunter on October 12, 2007, 08:59:00 AM
Nice bow.  

I sure hope you never miss left or right.
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: BMN on October 12, 2007, 09:18:00 AM
Very nice!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: StephenR on October 12, 2007, 12:33:00 PM
Very nice.Can you tell us how you get the checkered lines that seperate the two woods in the risor??

Stephen
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: V-Archer on October 12, 2007, 04:28:00 PM
Stephen,

PM sent.

V-Archer
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Sant-Ravenhill on October 12, 2007, 04:30:00 PM
Dang Purty!!
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: bentpole on October 12, 2007, 05:22:00 PM
Very, very, nice you have some talent! I would love to shoot that baby. Bocote is a very nice wood.
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: knife river on October 12, 2007, 06:37:00 PM
You're a top-drawer craftsman.  The bow is stunning.    :notworthy:
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Slasher on October 12, 2007, 09:16:00 PM
Wat Moi!!! en leuk ook!!!
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Curtis Haden on October 13, 2007, 03:44:00 AM
Send. Me. It.     :bigsmyl:  


Seriously, nice looking bow there! Congratulations!
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 13, 2007, 02:53:00 PM
How Much?????  :bigsmyl:  Very Nice!! Shawn
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: mmgrode on October 13, 2007, 09:33:00 PM
Oh man, that's cool! Darn cool!  Thanks for sharing it with us V. Cheers, Matt
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: threeundr on October 14, 2007, 09:37:00 AM
That is a great looking bow. I love the craftsmanship and the attention to detail! Makes me want to make one myself. I think I will. Thanks for the pics, Leonard.
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: freeman on October 14, 2007, 11:08:00 AM
Wow. Now that is a good looking bow. The choice of woods, the styling and craftmanship. A work of art. Great job.
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Rob DiStefano on February 05, 2008, 07:40:00 AM
Beautiful hybrid longbow - love the handle design and choice of all the woods.
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Izzy on February 05, 2008, 08:12:00 AM
As always, beautiful.
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Drew on February 05, 2008, 08:44:00 AM
WOW!! Beautiful bow...I always like your work.
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: V-Archer on February 05, 2008, 09:06:00 AM
FYI,

This bow and another one I made is now located at one of the TG sponsors: Crows Head Outfitters.

V-Archer
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: bentpole on February 05, 2008, 08:18:00 PM
Beauty! As usual! You have true talent V!!
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: drewsbow on February 05, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
Wow , beautiful as always :0)
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: snag on February 06, 2008, 09:42:00 AM
That grip just looks like it would fit so well in the hand. Beautiful work. "Heading to the USA soon"...do you need my address?  lol
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 06, 2008, 10:38:00 AM
Very nice looking bow!
Title: Re: New R/D bow (Manlaw?)
Post by: vermonster13 on February 06, 2008, 10:40:00 AM
That is one of your best.
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