One for a friend

[Flatliner]

Here's one I made recently for a good friend of mine so he and his boys can fling a few around. He went for the gloss finish cause it wont be hunted with.
I'll be paid for it with an industrial grade thicknesser with a 600 wide bed,,, should make life a little easier.

It's a fully upgraded 62" Flatline MC2, with two sets of limbs, one set at 43 # and one set at 38 #.

Timbers are: Riser; QLD Walnut/Lacy She Oak with a Conkerberry/Miva Mahogany leaf and Silver Ash veneers.
Limbs: 43# set; Belly; QLD Walnut. Back; Red Tulip Oak.
38# set; Belly; Lacy She Oak, Back; Blush Tulip Oak.

Overlays are a combo of the above timbers.

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Cheers, Rob.

[matt61]

Very nice, great craftsmanship
Matt

[Jim]

That is gorgeous Rob.

Jim

[Stickbow Hunter]

Fine craftsmanship once again Rob. I'm sure the fella is very happy with it.

Jeff

[daniel boon]

Very nice, love those Red Tulip Oak veneers

[mikaluger]

Awesome Rob, your bows are a piece of artwork buddy, so nice. Enjoy the thicknesser!!! That guy is getting a great deal.

[longbow steve]

Wow Rob, thats beautiful. Amazing grain on those limb veneers. Cheers Steve

[bigbob]

Yet another brilliant job Rob.As Steve said the guys getting a great deal! See you managed to source a bit of lacy she oak too, great wood!

[Goatchaser]

Gday mate, top job very very nice timber combo's, your mate should be happy with that, but I must be too nice, I built my mates for free
Cheers Sean.

[Flatliner]

Thanks guys, very gratifying,

I must be too nice, I built my mates for free
Cheers Sean.

Hey Sean you are too nice, but the thicknesser was just siting in his shed doing nothing and the bow is worth twice as much.

Bob, the Lacy She Oak is left over from another bow I made for Chris AKA Slvrslingr on the forum. I agree great wood, though a little difficult to work some times (tends to scorch a bit), must get some more.

Amazing grain on those limb veneers. Cheers Steve

Thanks Steve, it takes a lot of thought and care in the milling to get the Tulip Oak to look like that but it's well worth it for the result.

Thanks again, Rob.

[rodlonq]

Fellas, I was lucky enough to see this bow first hand last week while we were visiting the far north. It looks good in the photos but believe me, it is breathtaking in the flesh . Rob certainly has skill for making fine bows.

Rob was kind enough to share some of his knowledge with me as well, which is very appreciated . Thanks Rob. If I wasn't up to my ears in work I'd be making a bow or two right now. I hope the enthusiasm (and memory) lasts until this current job is over .

Cheers..... Rod

[Gringa Bows]

very nice Rob

[hazard]

Lucky you didn't sneak this one by me Rob!

Nice work mate, I have said it before and I can say it with confidence again, my Flatline bow is my first reach for each and every time without fail.

That is some beautiful work and wood there mate!!

[Flatliner]

Thanks Rod, Rod and Graydon.

If I wasn't up to my ears in work I'd be making a bow or two right now. I hope the enthusiasm (and memory) lasts until this current job is over .

Cheers..... Rod

Hey Rod, How's your head ? I take it you got the contract you were talking about. Don't work to hard Mate.

Lucky you didn't sneak this one by me Rob!

What are you implying Graydon,,,?? that I'm a subversive bowyer or something ,, don't worry mate I sneak plenty of bows past you, everyone would get a bit tired of looking at them if I posted them all, I only put them up if they are a little special.

Cheers Rob.

[Hamish]

Wow! That is a really beautiful, and beautifully made bow, showcasing fine Aussie timbers and craftsmanship. You really have an eye for combining timbers, decoration, and detail.
Hamish.

[Bent Stick]

it's art, stratight to the pool room i reckon

[hazard]

it's art, straight to the pool room I reckon

"ART" that I cannot fault!

I don't reckon Rob would forgive the recipient if they mounted it on a wall. He told me, when I got mine, if I remember correctly "It should earn the respect of the Australian Bush" I can only assume from that , if it doesn't get a hunt or regular use at a target of some kind wouldn't do it justice.

Personally in hind sight of that statement I wouldn't like to see it demoted to a show pony, it needs to be worked to earn its respect for all that effort.

[hardgainer]

Sensational....a beautiful example of Bowyers craft.