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Gordon
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Re: Shorty bow opinion
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Reply #15 on:
November 11, 2007, 03:40:03 am »
It may be possible Tyrell, but layout and tiller will have to be perfect for a bow that length.
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Marc St Louis
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Keep it flexible
Re: Shorty bow opinion
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Reply #16 on:
November 11, 2007, 08:57:47 am »
If your skills are up to it I would go with the stiff handle and recurve the tips slightly for a better string angle.
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Aries
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Re: Shorty bow opinion
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Reply #17 on:
November 11, 2007, 10:21:29 am »
Well i tryed to make it as wide as possible to compinsate for the lost working area. Turn back now, or take a stab at it
? Ty
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you tend to see every problem as a nail."
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Aries
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Re: Shorty bow opinion
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Reply #18 on:
November 11, 2007, 11:46:24 am »
Gordon, I just used your jig to reflex one of my old bows and i feel confident that i can pull this one off. I am gonna go for it. I will post pics when it is finished. Thanks for yalls help (oops let a little of my oklahoma show
) Ty
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