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Offline Badger

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #30 on: October 15, 2013, 04:00:49 pm »
I've actually never knew it was typical to crown a laminate bow. (shows how many I've made, :) ) The most I've ever did is round the edges. Never time I will give it a try, I guess the square look isn't too great really now that you guys mention it, :).

I follow you now, been doing that by eye but a line makes good sense.

Offline k-hat

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #31 on: October 16, 2013, 12:03:45 am »
Very nice sir!

Offline bubby

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #32 on: October 16, 2013, 01:28:14 am »
sweet as always tmk, bub
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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #33 on: October 16, 2013, 04:34:58 am »
Badger - basically just facet lines but only 1/8th apart and 2 or 3 per side. If you mark them accurately it makes it next to impossible to deviate from straight as they all converge at different points.

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #34 on: October 16, 2013, 06:59:57 am »
Very nice bow,tiller looks great and tip are awesome. Nice !!!
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Offline Gsulfridge

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #35 on: October 16, 2013, 08:38:11 am »
Love those nocks!  Nice bow.
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Offline Tiredtim

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #36 on: October 16, 2013, 11:43:17 am »
First, that is a beautiful bow!  Second, what finish did you use on the maple and what is it backed with?  How long did it take you?  Beautiful job!

Offline toomanyknots

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #37 on: October 16, 2013, 12:10:23 pm »
First, that is a beautiful bow!  Second, what finish did you use on the maple and what is it backed with?  How long did it take you?  Beautiful job!

It didn't take me too long. I cut the pieces out pretty close to dimension before I glue up (which allows me to glue in even relfex easily). So most of the work is done with my bandsaw. This bow had a pretty bad twist, which I thought doomed it at first. But by removing enough wood on the stronger side, it came around. The finish is a light tru oil, really should of did more coats but I ran out. And thank you!
"The way of heaven is like the bending of a bow-
 the upper part is pressed down,
 the lower part is raised up,
 the part that has too much is reduced,
 the part that has too little is increased."

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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #38 on: October 16, 2013, 12:26:03 pm »
That's a very nice looking bow TMK. 
I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #39 on: October 16, 2013, 12:28:36 pm »
Elegant well crafted bow there.Really looks like a sweet shooter for sure.I like it.
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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #40 on: October 16, 2013, 09:21:41 pm »
Your ELB's are always a thing of beauty, but this one is by far my favorite!  Absolutely beautiful  and your tiller is perfect  as always!  Josh

Offline PaulN/KS

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #41 on: October 16, 2013, 09:51:29 pm »
That is a fine looking bow and those white horn nocks are very cool.
Nicely done Sir..!

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #42 on: October 16, 2013, 09:55:55 pm »
WOW  :o that sure is purdy
Is this bow making a sickness? or the cure...

Offline Arrowind

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #43 on: October 16, 2013, 10:40:21 pm »
Wo!  COOOOOOOOOOOL!   Really like those tips.   The rest looks awesome as well.   Good job dude! Love that bow!
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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #44 on: October 16, 2013, 11:25:38 pm »
That is a purty one - nice work.
Enjoy the hunt!  Mitch