My latest T/D Raptor

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My latest T/D Raptor

#1 Post by Flatliner » Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:04 pm

I really like this one. Was tempted to keep it.
Stats: 3 piece T/D Raptor. 50#@28".
Timbers; Gutta Purcha and Black Gidgee with a Black Palm band and Black Palm limb veneers.
Going to a lucky man in Bellingen NSW.
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Cheers, Rob.
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Re: My latest T/D Raptor

#2 Post by Outbackdad » Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:13 pm

Love the black palm!

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Re: My latest T/D Raptor

#3 Post by bigbob » Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:18 pm

So stylish as always Rob! Great timber choices too.
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Re: My latest T/D Raptor

#4 Post by Gringa Bows » Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:33 pm

Very Noice mate

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Re: My latest T/D Raptor

#5 Post by UPTHETOP » Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:51 pm

Rob the bar you set is simply way to high for us mere mortals.

Another great bow.

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Re: My latest T/D Raptor

#6 Post by Muz1970 » Sun Jun 19, 2016 8:05 pm

The Black Palm does look very nice as veneers, the limb tip overlays look awesome as well.

Muz

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Re: My latest T/D Raptor

#7 Post by Flatliner » Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:37 pm

Thanks very much fella's.
UPTHETOP wrote:Rob the bar you set is simply way to high for us mere mortals.
I don't know Wayno, that last one you made was an absolute pearler.
And I'm feeling more and more mortal every day mate.
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Re: My latest T/D Raptor

#8 Post by rodlonq » Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:29 am

Looks fantastic Rob, love the Gutta Percha.

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Re: My latest T/D Raptor

#9 Post by JoeLethbridge » Sun Jul 17, 2016 6:38 pm

very nice Rob.

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Re: My latest T/D Raptor

#10 Post by memo » Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:55 pm

Stunning timber combination there Rob. Great work.
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Re: My latest T/D Raptor

#11 Post by Flatliner » Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:02 am

Thanks guys.
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