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Offline Mike_H

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Re: It's alive! ALIVE! Actually, it shoots!
« Reply #30 on: August 20, 2012, 06:07:13 pm »
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I'd say I got lucky.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: It's alive! ALIVE! Actually, it shoots!
« Reply #31 on: August 20, 2012, 06:49:52 pm »
With all due respect Mike, your NUTS if you shoot that bow anymore. Your going to get hurt. Start another one man. 
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« Reply #32 on: August 20, 2012, 07:00:54 pm »
If I had the money do start another, I would.  But I don't.  That's the problem with being poor. (I'm piggybacking off of a neighbors wifi)
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« Reply #33 on: August 20, 2012, 07:06:58 pm »
Thats fine, just dont shoot that bow. Wait until you can spend another 6-8$ on a hickory or oak board and start another, this time get the limbs bending and not the handle. Thats what got you on this one.
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Offline Mike_H

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Re: It's alive! ALIVE! Actually, it shoots!
« Reply #34 on: August 20, 2012, 07:34:59 pm »
I know.  But I think I can fix that with a bit more tillering.  It is holding quite well though.
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« Reply #35 on: August 20, 2012, 07:46:09 pm »
Mike sent ya a pm
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Re: It's alive! ALIVE! Actually, it shoots!
« Reply #36 on: August 20, 2012, 07:59:07 pm »
Quote from: coaster500 on August 20, 2012, 07:46:09 pm
Mike sent ya a pm

Got it and replied.
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Offline ionicmuffin

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Re: It's alive! ALIVE! Actually, it shoots!
« Reply #37 on: August 20, 2012, 08:12:53 pm »
If i were you, i would listen to these people. I said the SAME thing. 'oh i can fix it  ::)' then when the bow was ready to be shot i shot it a few times, put it on the tillering stick at draw, SNAP. Just like that a bow will break, trust me when i say, if that bow explodes and it hits your eye, you wont really be too happy. Med expenses will be high and you will be very sorry you chose to continue.
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Offline Mike_H

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Re: It's alive! ALIVE! Actually, it shoots!
« Reply #38 on: August 20, 2012, 08:23:09 pm »
Well, don't worry, I'm out of arrows anyway.  I would have to make more.

I held her at full draw for about a minute and nothing,  Drew it back not too long ago and nothing,  I really think I got her repaired but as I said, no arrows.

Besides, Coaster500 is generously sending me a stave.  Dunno what it is or what size but I will really take my time.  Just hope I can work it before the cold weather hits as my "workshop" is my back porch.

Oddly enough though, none of the bows I have attempted actually exploded, they all generally cracked or splintered as this one did,  Guess I've been lucky so far.
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Re: It's alive! ALIVE! Actually, it shoots!
« Reply #39 on: August 20, 2012, 08:25:58 pm »
Quote from: Mike_H on August 20, 2012, 08:23:09 pm
Well, don't worry, I'm out of arrows anyway.  I would have to make more.

I held her at full draw for about a minute and nothing,  Drew it back not too long ago and nothing,  I really think I got her repaired but as I said, no arrows.

Besides, Coaster500 is generously sending me a stave.  Dunno what it is or what size but I will really take my time.  Just hope I can work it before the cold weather hits as my "workshop" is my back porch.

Oddly enough though, none of the bows I have attempted actually exploded, they all generally cracked or splintered as this one did,  Guess I've been lucky so far.
NEVER HOLD A WOOD BOW AT FULL DRAW
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Offline Mike_H

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Re: It's alive! ALIVE! Actually, it shoots!
« Reply #40 on: August 20, 2012, 08:32:09 pm »
Bubby, it was only long enough to take the picture.  That's why I built the tillering tree.  I ain't that stupid. :P
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Offline Mike_H

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« Reply #41 on: August 20, 2012, 08:35:38 pm »
Oh well, here's to the next one working out.  I've learned a lot on this build, mostly to go slow and be patient. 

Thanks to everyone for the support and advice, present and future.  This isn't the last, just first of many.
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Offline ionicmuffin

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« Reply #42 on: August 20, 2012, 11:00:06 pm »
Good to hear that you are still enthusiastic about making more bows! it was a bit disappointing that the one i had made broke. but i realized that i was not going to make it to a higher level of bow making by quitting. never even crossed my mind.
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Offline Mike_H

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Re: It's alive! ALIVE! Actually, it shoots!
« Reply #43 on: August 20, 2012, 11:07:13 pm »
I've tried to make a bow way too many times to let it get me down.  I will make a good bow eventually, I just have to keep at it.  And it will be a hunting bow.

Funny thing, I have not hunted before and decided to start primitive.  Kinda crazy, huh?
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Offline ionicmuffin

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« Reply #44 on: August 20, 2012, 11:13:28 pm »
I am the same way! i really dont want to use my factory made recurve! it is SO fast, yet it wouldnt be the same! I want my first kill to be with a traditional bow!  ;)
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