Author Topic: Guava shortbow (Read 63530 times)

NOMADIC PIRATE · « **Reply #30 on:** March 23, 2007, 04:03:37 am »

Thanks guys,

J.D. yeah this bow is snappy, faster than heavyer bows of about the same length.... no handshock

It will be a great bow for when I get older and have to drop poundage Ryan

BTW, where do you mesure the nocks ? always wondered,..I think I can get them thinner

Pappy · « **Reply #31 on:** March 23, 2007, 06:07:52 am »

Very nice Manny,I like the small tip myself,haven't made any that thin but I may give it a try.
After working of the Guava for the community bow I really like it.You done a fine job on that
one as usually.

Pappy

DanaM · « **Reply #32 on:** March 23, 2007, 06:17:31 am »

What can I say that hasn't already been said.
Super job Manny

DanaM

Marc St Louis · « **Reply #33 on:** March 23, 2007, 11:25:28 am »

Very well done Manny

Agbowyer · « **Reply #34 on:** March 23, 2007, 11:58:12 am »

Manny that's a beautiful bow. I really like looking at your guava wood. i'm not at all familiar with it, but it looks like a great wood. Tiller spot on. Another great bow Manny.... Chris

Gordon · « **Reply #35 on:** March 23, 2007, 12:48:14 pm »

Manny, you have developed a style that is distinctly your own. I love your bows.

medicinewheel · « **Reply #36 on:** March 23, 2007, 07:49:54 pm »

another really nice bow of your's manny! the tips are exactly as i like them.
frank

Jbell · « **Reply #37 on:** March 23, 2007, 09:12:40 pm »

Manny, super sweet bow! How the heck do you keep all that reflex with such a short bow? How much did you start with? Also how many times did you belly temper? That's got to be a rocket launcher!

NOMADIC PIRATE · « **Reply #38 on:** March 23, 2007, 11:16:02 pm »

Thanks guys.

Jbell, This was a quality stave I was keeping for a mean bow, but I got some back damage by grubs >:(so I had to make a short bow.

It was quality wood, started with 3 1/2" reflex, and tempered it heavyly a few times, it has a really low mass, and yes it's quick

jpitts · « **Reply #39 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:08:40 am »

Beautiful bow Manny. I like the slender way you make them and that guava is a beautiful wood. I was out your way a couple years back. Wish we could have met.

Agbowyer · « **Reply #40 on:** March 24, 2007, 11:49:28 am »

I just wish I had the money to go out Manny's way

Oh yeah, if I did, I'd like to meet up with you Manny. Mybe I could steal some of your guava....

NOMADIC PIRATE · « **Reply #41 on:** March 24, 2007, 02:57:33 pm »

Anyone that is ever able to make it to the Island is more than welcome to give me a call.

I'll take you out to harvest some wood, but you better be ready to climb steep slippery slopes with a heavy load

...or I can just do it for you ;)just give me some moral support

Agbowyer · « **Reply #42 on:** March 24, 2007, 05:32:42 pm »

Manny, if I ever do get out that way, you can be sure I holler at ya. I'm great at encouragement

jpitts · « **Reply #43 on:** March 25, 2007, 01:26:07 am »

Manny, I started trying to figure out a way back as soon as I got on that plane to to come home.

I'll definitely call and go with ya. I found a small archery range at the end of Waikiki Beach and wished I'd brought my bow .....next time Bro. mahalo...

AndrewS · « **Reply #44 on:** March 26, 2007, 08:59:19 am »

Oh jeah! I think I have to go to your Place to build bows - guava and sun all what you need

Primitive Archer