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long bow pics

#1 Post by pkearney » Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:52 pm

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few pics of the long bow Jarrah bamboo 73 " 37 LBS @28 "
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#2 Post by longbow steve » Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:32 am

Love the colour contrast with the bamboo and Jarrah. Can you tell us more about it? More pics? Cheers Steve
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#3 Post by bigbob » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:45 am

Yeah we would like more pics and some info!
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#4 Post by rodlonq » Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:41 am

Welcome to Ozbow pkearney.

Very nice bow there mate. Did you make it yourself?

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#5 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:28 am

Welcome to Ozbow. That looks a nicely crafted longbow.

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#6 Post by Bill » Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:58 am

8) Yes; I agree that is one fine looking crafted ELB with a curved belly.
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#7 Post by pkearney » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:13 pm

Thanks for the comments ,Yes I made this bow it is about the fourth attempt .I have used Chris Munkel "making traditional Bows " as a guide . I will post a few more pics soon .
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#8 Post by greybeard » Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:34 pm

A nice looking bow and well finished looking at the photos.
pkearney wrote:Yes I made this bow it is about the fourth attempt .I have used Chris Munkel "making traditional Bows " as a guide .
I have the E-book version and I believe it is well worth the money. Easy to follow instructions along with diagrams and photos.

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#9 Post by Gringa Bows » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:23 am

The bow looks good....Welcome to Ozbow :biggrin:
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