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Offline stallion27

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First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« on: April 23, 2009, 11:59:22 pm »
This is a hickory backed ash reflex deflex bow. It pulls about 60lbs at 29 inches. 68 inches in length.

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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2009, 12:00:55 am »
Finished strung bow, taper on the limbs looks nice from this angle if I do say so myself.

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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2009, 12:02:04 am »
kept it simple with the handle, just rounded it over. Not extremely comfortable, but it makes it easier to put back on the tree.

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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2009, 12:03:31 am »
the lower limb doesn't have the reflex that the upper limb has and that is a bad angle, but at that point I got tired of tillering it so I decided to live with it.
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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2009, 12:04:12 am »
pre-danish oil finish

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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2009, 12:06:08 am »
Looks like it wont be long and you will be putting the wrap on that one.. ;).. Looks good..

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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2009, 12:08:15 am »
brother shooting...picture from other side

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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2009, 12:11:00 am »
Thanks knightd, I've shot about 200 arrows through it and I haven't seen any compression fractures or whatnot on the ash. So, I am calling it a success haha. We have more bows on the way so I will post pictures if they work, or I will post a picture of a fire and you will know what happened.
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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2009, 12:13:31 am »
Arrow rest and handle, nothing wrong with keeping it simple.

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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2009, 07:21:29 am »
Looks good stallion and welcome to PA :)
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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2009, 08:47:24 am »
Turned out really nice, good job and welcome! :)
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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2009, 12:53:05 pm »
Good looking bow. Hickory backed Ash ought to be a great combination. Bookmarked, too, for April Laminate Bow of the Month participation.
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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2009, 02:56:47 pm »
Thanks guys! I appreciate the kind words. I am considering wrapping the handle with something, probably just leather, but I wanted to get some thoughts or other ideas.
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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2009, 07:33:34 pm »
Tear drop shaped felt over arrow shelf.

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Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2009, 12:39:58 am »
Nice and simple, I like it.  Good work and congrats on your first success.  Keep 'em coming.

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