The birth of my first Takedown!

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Graps
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#121 Post by Graps »

Oh wow, that's going to look awesome. :shock:
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#122 Post by stumper »

That really is a one of a kind bow
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#123 Post by Captainkirk »

I see your QC inspector approves, Tony!
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#124 Post by Carpdaddy »

Been too busy today, did do just a little more shaping late tonight, not long, and you probably can’t tell, I’ll be back...
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#125 Post by Captainkirk »

This is gonna be the coolest bow...
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#126 Post by Greg Felty »

Can't wait to see it finished.
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#127 Post by Carpdaddy »

Now in the seemingly endless job of getting all file marks and scratches out, slow process, especially with hand tools and sandpaper...
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#128 Post by Carpdaddy »

Got a few hours in this morning but had a slight setback...
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#129 Post by Carpdaddy »

Got a little more time in tonight...
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#130 Post by kennym »

Ummmmm, are those your red toenails? :lol:

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