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Tradman
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Back in the saddle

#1 Post by Tradman »

Ok...I have sniveled and pouted about exploding bows enough.Time to go at it again.
IT'S NEVER WRONG TO DO WHAT'S RIGHT AND IT'S NEVER RIGHT TO DO WHAT'S WRONG....LOU HOLTZ

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#2 Post by Carpdaddy »

Good for you; hope it works out for you this time.

Big Foot
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#3 Post by Big Foot »

So why are you blowing up bows? Those materials get expensive after awhile...

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#4 Post by Shadowhntr »

Good luck L!
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.

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#5 Post by Tradman »

I think I was using inferior woods.All three bows that blew up had African limba lams.Not sure that's a very good wood to use.
IT'S NEVER WRONG TO DO WHAT'S RIGHT AND IT'S NEVER RIGHT TO DO WHAT'S WRONG....LOU HOLTZ

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#6 Post by Captainkirk »

About time! Get back in the saddle, cowboy!
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