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  1. 4th April 2009, 06:25 PM #1
    Mr Moen
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    Hello, folks.
    Here are three bows from me. Give me your comments. I will add pics from the process later.

    Flat/Longbow for my wife. 25#/26" Ash back and Valnut belly. Grip from Norwegian Roan and valnut. Nocks from waterbuffalo.No glass added.






    Horsebow. My design. "Hiawahta" 50#/29" Valnut belly (the side facing against you when you shoot the bow) Ash and oak center-core, and bamboo backing. No glass added.





    Horsebow II. 35#/27" "Smoothy" For my 11 years old son. Valnut belly, and bamboo core, and fiberglass added in back and belly. Here is dad him self...




    Horsebow III 110#/29" "The beast" Ash center-core and Wengè back/belly 1,2mm fiberglass added. This is the first horsebow i buildt. My goal was 60".. Good for dinosour-hunt...



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  3. 4th April 2009, 09:06 PM #2
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    Nice work.

    If you are interested in a bit of research, I would suggest having a look at:

    http://www.societyofarcher-antiquaries.org/

    http://www.atarn.org/frameindex.htm
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  4. 4th April 2009, 09:21 PM #3
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    excellent work mate, love them.
    Watch out he bites!

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  5. 5th April 2009, 11:48 AM #4
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    Beautifully done Mr. Moen.

    Worth having just as decorations.
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  6. 19th April 2009, 02:23 PM #5
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    Mr Moen,
    Nice bows there. There are a few of us making bows here in Oz.
    Check this site.
    Ozbow - Australian Traditional Bowhunting Forums.

    Regards
    John
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