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Offline Josh

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don't you just hate it when...FRANKENBOW! sneak peak
« on: November 25, 2009, 02:59:00 pm »
These knots...


...ended up being a problem afterall... I uncovered them while tillering but decided to press forward anyway







I bought a take down sleeve so i am still gonna use the other limb and handle riser, still very disappointing to get to 23"  and full brace just to have it explode without warning.   :'(  -josh
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: don't you just hate it when...
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2009, 03:04:40 pm »
Is that poplar, Josh? I had a hickory bard bow break at a knot. No knots on bards for Jawgie. :) Jawge
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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2009, 03:12:00 pm »
it was bamboo-backed Ipe, Jawge  :)  I uncovered the knots while tillering. 
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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2009, 05:32:32 pm »
Oh, I see. I see. :) Jawge
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« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2009, 05:46:18 pm »
cool scott, I was kinda planning a buildalong deal.  -Josh  :)
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Re: don't you just hate it when...
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2009, 09:45:56 pm »
That's too bad Josh, but it will be cool to see it as a takedown. ;)
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Re: don't you just hate it when...
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2009, 11:10:11 pm »
It IS already a takedown, just not a functional takedown, LOL   ;D  I am going to have to make the other limb separate with a hickory backing instead of a boo back because it's all I have.  Also the handle riser is gonna be made outta different kinds of wood on the other limb.  I think it is gonna be a monstrosity, but if successful--cool at the same time He He Heh...    ;D  -josh
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Re: don't you just hate it when...
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2009, 11:49:30 pm »
Josh, I like your attitude. Learn from your mistakes and move on. As long as your learning you haven't lost anything.  ;)  8)
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Re: don't you just hate it when...
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2009, 05:33:24 am »
 :'( Oh well, that's a bit more experience tucked under your belt.
Yeah, those last few inches can make you very twitchy...
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« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2009, 10:35:41 am »
                                         If Ya Aint Breakin Em....Ya Aint Makin Em........... >:D :P
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Re: don't you just hate it when...
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2009, 11:59:04 am »
thanks guys, hopefully that takedown sleeve will get here soon. I will be starting on this takedown project as soon as Thanksgiving is over and i finish my knife for the K.I.T.H.  Wish me luck!   :)  -josh
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Re: don't you just hate it when...
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2009, 08:45:18 pm »
Quote from: Josh on November 25, 2009, 11:10:11 pm
It IS already a takedown, just not a functional takedown, LOL   ;D  I am going to have to make the other limb separate with a hickory backing instead of a boo back because it's all I have.  Also the handle riser is gonna be made outta different kinds of wood on the other limb.  I think it is gonna be a monstrosity, but if successful--cool at the same time He He Heh...    ;D  -josh
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Re: don't you just hate it when...FRANKENBOW sneak peek...
« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2010, 07:25:40 pm »
Well, I am almost done with this take down...  One limb is hickory backed ipe and the other is bamboo backed ipe.  Gotta do a little more finish work on it and then I will post it in all its glory... or ugliness.  Peace!  -josh   :)







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Re: don't you just hate it when...FRANKENBOW! sneak peak
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2010, 05:59:35 am »
Are the arrows going to be half boo and half cedar split down their length?  ::)
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Re: don't you just hate it when...FRANKENBOW! sneak peak
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2010, 07:03:22 am »
Looking good so far,can't wait to see the finished bow. :)
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