The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

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Elkman
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Re: The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

#111 Post by Elkman »

I got it to the point where I can shoot it and I am starting the finish sanding next.

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I'm hoping it shoots okay.
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Re: The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

#112 Post by stumper »

I'm sure it will.
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Re: The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

#113 Post by Graps »

That is turning out way better than I expected. :shock:
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Re: The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

#114 Post by Nock »

Wow....
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Re: The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

#115 Post by Captainkirk »

:shock:
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Re: The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

#116 Post by Elkman »

Okay, I finally have the longbow ready to put finish on it.
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Re: The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

#117 Post by stumper »

I cant believe that doesn't even have a finish. Looks so good.
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Re: The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

#118 Post by Carpdaddy »

😮 WOW! That is awesome already!

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Re: The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

#119 Post by Graps »

8-) 8-) :mrgreen:
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Re: The Birth of a bow - A short Elk Seeker

#120 Post by Captainkirk »

Thumbs up, Tom!
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