One for Jeff and Daryl

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One for Jeff and Daryl

#1 Post by Flatliner » Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:12 pm

See I said I could make a bow with out mixing up the timbers.

This is what the guy wanted and I reckon it was a good call, a real Red tulip Oak show case, it's all from one very nice stick.

Flatline Raptor 58", 50#@28"
Timber: Red Tulip Oak and some red phenolic in the nock tips.
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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#2 Post by longbow steve » Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:00 am

I want it :surprised:
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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#3 Post by bigbob » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:21 am

What can I say, but another fantastic bow from your fertile mind there Rob. Very smooth and highly attractive.
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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#4 Post by greybeard » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:59 am

Well done, I often think of the old saying 'less is more'.

Is there a particular reason why you insert separate fade wedges rather than having them as part of the riser?

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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#5 Post by Flatliner » Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:25 am

Thanks guys.
greybeard wrote:Is there a particular reason why you insert separate fade wedges rather than having them as part of the riser?
It's partly about timber conservation and partly about design consistency cause I use a template to form my wedges. I really don't think I could maintain that consistency shaping such a long tapered wedge free hand.

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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#6 Post by Jim » Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:12 pm

That's a real beauty Rob.

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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#7 Post by Gringa Bows » Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:29 pm

that's nice timber in that bow mate,whats the brace height on that one :?:
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#8 Post by Mick Smith » Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:43 pm

I do like that one!! It's subdued, yet still very spectacular in its own way. A lovely blend of similar colours.
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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#9 Post by ozzyshane » Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:48 pm

Rob that is the best wood combo ive seen you do man that is hot Thanks Shane
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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#10 Post by Macca » Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:15 pm

Very nice Rob :biggrin: I think I need a Raptor next.
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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#11 Post by Slackshot » Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:15 pm

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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#12 Post by Flatliner » Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:39 pm

Thanks one and all :smile: .
LB rod 55 wrote:that's nice timber in that bow mate, what's the brace height on that one :?:
She's siting around 9"s Rod, Brand new string, hasn't been stretched in yet.

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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#13 Post by Gringa Bows » Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:11 am

Ok thanks Rob :biggrin:
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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#14 Post by rodlonq » Tue Mar 11, 2014 1:14 pm

Very nice Rob, amazing how many different shades of the one colour there are in the one stick of timber. Excellent result!

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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#15 Post by hazard » Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:33 pm

Damn good gear mate!

Are you going to do a couple for Steve's shop??

I reckon they will be just what it needs :wink:
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Re: One for Jeff and Daryl

#16 Post by BenBow » Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:09 am

Very nice!!! :biggrin:
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