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June 24th, 2007, 08:27 AM
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Who wants a custom longbow II
My first thread is getting ways too long and taking too long to download so here is a new one. As I stated in my first thread I'm new to bow making and learning more and more on every bow I make. I'm a father of 7 and love traditional archery almost as much as I love my kids but I just can't afford some of the prices they want for some of the better bows out there. So I made one then two then so on and so on>>>> So far all of the people that bought one of my bows have really liked them. You can PM huntnmuleys, logman72, rap66 and jarley77 about their bows to get an idea of how they like them so far. I'm asking $300.00 plus shipping with $150.00 of that up front for a deposit to get started on the bows. I can use just about any wood combo you want. If you want a dymondwood riser it will be $50.00 more. I make the bows on a first come first serve basis and can do more than one at a time. I need about 4 weeks to complete a bow as I'm a full time truck driver and only home on the week-ends. Her are a few pictures of the bows I have made so far:
Thx Bill 
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#2
June 24th, 2007, 08:30 AM
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more pictures
Here are some more:
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#3
June 24th, 2007, 08:32 AM
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More pictures
If you want some more pictures go to the other thread (who wants a custom made longbow)
Thx Bill
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June 26th, 2007, 05:54 PM
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#5
June 26th, 2007, 11:03 PM
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Earl's bow
Here are some pictures of earls bow. specs I'm shooting for on this one is
66" 45# 28" The bow has bacote and bamboo limbs. The riser is cocobolo, bacote and cedar accents, the overlays are paduak and bacote. The first pictures of the bow is just after glue-up. Bill
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#6
June 26th, 2007, 11:06 PM
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Earl's bow
Here is the bow after first sanding and overlay's added.
Bill
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#7
June 26th, 2007, 11:07 PM
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two more
two more
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#8
June 26th, 2007, 11:14 PM
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Huntnmuley's second bow.
Huntnmuley liked my bows so much he ordered another. Here is a picture of the first, the limbs are stained quilted maple and bamboo cores. The riser is a combo of paduak and purpleheart. The second bow will have leopardwood and bamboo core limbs. The riser is yellowheart, leopardwood and maple accents. Specs I'm shooting for is 64" to 66" 60# 26 1/2".
Bill
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#9
June 27th, 2007, 05:38 AM
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That is what I am Talking about.Looking good Bill. I bet it is even going look sweeter when it gets finished. Man I cant wait to get my hands on that thing.
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Genesis 27:3 - "Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison."
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#10
June 28th, 2007, 03:12 PM
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June 29th, 2007, 08:39 PM
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I got my bow in the other day and let me tell you that is is unbelievable! I love this bow. It was virtually shock free and is a great shooter. Now all I have to do is become a great shooter lol
 So if you are thinking about picking one up I highly advise it. I will be placing another order for one soon Bill, so I will let you know. Thanks once again for the great bow!
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#12
July 2nd, 2007, 10:36 PM
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Earl's bow completed
Here is Earl's bow all done. What do you think?
Thx Bill
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#13
July 3rd, 2007, 06:02 AM
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Looks good Bill.
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#14
July 3rd, 2007, 10:08 PM
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Earl's bow is shipped
I shipped Earl's bow today. I forgot to apply to rest and I didn't put the string on. I was so excited to have the bow completed I forgot, so I mailed them out by themselves. Let me know how you like it Wes.
Thx Bill
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July 4th, 2007, 08:18 AM
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I will let you know when I get them.
Thanks
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July 5th, 2007, 07:01 PM
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#17
July 7th, 2007, 10:29 AM
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I have three working right now huntnmuley's, bkess70's and wingshooter2's. I will have pictures soon. I was waiting for glass but it has come in so let the glueing begin.
Bill
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#18
July 9th, 2007, 10:06 AM
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I got it just a minute ago. Looks great thanks a lot Bill. I will let you know how it shoots in a day or so. Thanks again Wes
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#19
July 12th, 2007, 08:44 AM
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I shoot a Montana Longbow and of course a compound. But these bows are gorgeous!!!! I will place an order after I buy my three boys there first real bow.
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#20
July 12th, 2007, 05:20 PM
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Quote:
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Genesis 27:3 - "Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison."
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#21
July 12th, 2007, 06:35 PM
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hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............
You got me thinking about a possible next bow......more to follow
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#22
July 14th, 2007, 12:21 AM
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My sons birthday bow.
I have my son for the summer from Oklahoma. This is what we came up with for a present. Specs: 64" 45# 28". The riser is kingswood, purpleheart and maple accents. The limbs are bacote and purpleheart while the handle overlays is maple and bacote. The tips overlays is red phenolic, maple and purpleheart. We have worked together on the bow from the start, not only is he learning to make his own longbow but I have been having the time of my life spending this time with him. I now know why I was put on this earth.
Bill
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#23
July 14th, 2007, 09:30 AM
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got my zona bow tuned in and am shooting better groups with it than any other in my arsenal. i'll be ordering another as soon as i decide what i want. thanks bill!
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#24
July 14th, 2007, 10:45 AM
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form
Where did you get the layout for the bow or is it one of your own?
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#25
July 15th, 2007, 10:57 PM
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finished son's bow.
I made the layout myself. Here is the finished bow:
Thx Bill and Collin
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#26
July 16th, 2007, 06:37 AM
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WOW. They are looking sweeter every time I look at a new one. Your sons is vey nice..
WOW, WOW, WOW.
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#27
July 17th, 2007, 01:32 PM
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pm sent, yes your sons bow looks very very nice,
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#28
July 21st, 2007, 03:41 PM
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PM Sent. Put me on the list. Sent deposit today. Looking forward to hunting like a man!
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#29
July 22nd, 2007, 03:35 AM
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I seriously need to find some extra cash and get my order in soon. I've watched you and your work grow from the start and I am very impressed with each new bow. your sons bow is extremely beautiful. I love the way you split the limb woods that looks insane. Of course like you said that will probably be your nicest bow ever because you and he made it together. I will hopefully contact you again soon. Jason
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#30
July 23rd, 2007, 10:05 AM
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Pictures of Huntnmuley's second bow.
Here is Brad's second bow and he is talking about having me try my hand at a take-down. Specs 64" 65# 26.5" Limbs are bacote the riser is yellowheart and leopardwood with a paduak accent. The handle overlays are yellowheart and bacote as will the tip overlays with a red phenolic. This bow is nice!!!
Bill Last edited by Luvmysupertec; July 23rd, 2007 at 10:06 AM. Reason: fix spelling
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#31
July 23rd, 2007, 10:10 AM
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A bow for bkess70
This bow is also for a Brad but not the same one. The limbs will be walnut while the riser has cocobolo, zebrawood with maple and paduak accents. I think this one will be a looker. Glueing it up tonight. the specs I'm shooting for on this one is 64" 55# 28".
Bill
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#32
July 27th, 2007, 11:14 PM
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bows working
Well guys, I just wanted to say thanks to all that have bought, asked and looked at my bows. As for the most part I have gotten pretty positive feedback and some very constructive feedback. Both are more than welcome it is the only way I can learn to make a better product for you all. Bacote seems to be the favorite limb and riser wood. I'm starting to explore splicing two different woods together for a fancy look on the veneers as I did with my sons bow. Pictures are coming of bkess70's bow, next bow I'll be working on is wingshooter2's, man I hope this one knocks your socks off. I have full creative control over the bow, the only instructions were to make it fancy! I got some orders from the our military tonight. First a Navy man then a 20 year USMC Sgt. who is serving in Iraq. I already told him how I felt! I hope you all extend your thanks to him also, his Archerytalk name is (redwolf).
Again I can't thank you all enough. Bill
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#33
July 28th, 2007, 12:13 AM
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Thank You
Well Gentlemen I have put my order in for my first ever Traditional Bow. Bill Is a great guy to deal with. Bill please let your imagination work for you on my bow i just have one request sign it so in 20 more year when i look at it Ill remember my Services through your art work. Let me know if you need anything for me please use PM cause it might take me a few day to get back to you (job has me out and up at all times of the day) plus It 13 hrs different here in Iraq.
Semper Fi Roger hey if you all can find it in your heart e-mail me so down deer from some of your hunts wont be making it home for hunting this year e-mail me raramarine@yahoo.com 
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#34
July 28th, 2007, 05:18 PM
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#35
July 28th, 2007, 09:38 PM
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Pictures of bkess70's bow
Here is Brad's (bkess70) bow. Limbs are made of Black Walnut. The riser is a combo of cocobolo, zebrawood with maple and paduak accents. The overlays are maple and paduak. Specs 64" 55# 28".
Bill
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#36
July 29th, 2007, 06:17 AM
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Put me on the list.
Email me the details, deposit, options, and time line. (zbangg@comcast.net)
Thanks
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#37
July 29th, 2007, 07:07 AM
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#38
July 29th, 2007, 08:24 PM
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Next bow
Here is the next bow on my list. This one is for wingshooter2. He gave me complete control, all he asked me to do was make it fancy. I hope you guys like it but most of all I hope Lou (wingshooter2) likes it. I'm shooting for 68" 45# to 50# 28". The limbs are bamboo cores with zebrawood and padauk veneers. I haven't made the riser yet but will most likely go with a combo of the same wood as the veneers.
Thx Bill
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#39
July 29th, 2007, 09:15 PM
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Just curious if you are cutting and sanding your own tapers? Great looking work. Each one just seems to get better and better if possible.
Tommy
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#40
July 29th, 2007, 09:16 PM
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so far so good, let that imagination run wild...
all i ask is that you sign it
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