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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2013, 03:28:27 am »
That is sweet.  2" of reflex and I bet it is nice and light.  Should pull smooth and hit hard!
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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2013, 04:09:24 am »
Even though you glued it up, I really like this one. Very good looking bow.
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Offline Dan K

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2013, 04:13:51 am »
Nailed the tiller!  Great job.  Tips are ridiculous beautiful bro.  Keep up the good work.  Oh yeah, i heard Ohio State is offering a class: mysteries of bow strings 101  ;D :o >:D ;)
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Offline toomanyknots

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2013, 09:09:08 am »
Quote from: Dan K on October 15, 2013, 04:13:51 am
  Oh yeah, i heard Ohio State is offering a class: mysteries of bow strings 101  ;D :o >:D ;)

I wish, I'd take it,  ;D.
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Offline TimPotter

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2013, 09:09:28 am »
That is simply drop dead gorgeous!!!!!! >:D
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Offline paoliguy

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #20 on: October 15, 2013, 10:08:56 am »
Those tips are simply beautiful!
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Offline coaster500

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #21 on: October 15, 2013, 10:36:51 am »
Well done knots!!!
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Offline ohma2

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #22 on: October 15, 2013, 10:52:39 am »
nice bow knots, you did that wood proud.
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Offline adb

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #23 on: October 15, 2013, 10:53:06 am »
Very nicely done. Your tip transitions are perfect, and your tiller on ELBs is always excellent. I am with Del, however... I would round the back off much more if that bow was mine.
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Offline sweeney3

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2013, 11:51:10 am »
Fantastic ERC.  Isn't that great wood??  It's become my favorite.  Love it.
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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #25 on: October 15, 2013, 01:51:51 pm »
Nice.
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If you draw a series of parallel lines an 1/8th apart that follow the backs edges all the way to the tips where they converge it gives you a great aid when crowning a hickory backing. Obviously if you have any diviation from straight with the crown you can get a bit of twist showing up. When you try it crown the back more than you think is right - it looks really good on elbs. :)
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Offline Badger

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #26 on: October 15, 2013, 02:02:37 pm »
  Mike, could you explain that, I am just starting on an Elb and that sounds interesting. Not sure if I am understanding it right?
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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #27 on: October 15, 2013, 02:19:18 pm »
Nice bow knots, nice bow.
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Offline adb

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #28 on: October 15, 2013, 02:38:38 pm »
Quote from: mikekeswick on October 15, 2013, 01:51:51 pm
Nice.
 :)

If you draw a series of parallel lines an 1/8th apart that follow the backs edges all the way to the tips where they converge it gives you a great aid when crowning a hickory backing. Obviously if you have any diviation from straight with the crown you can get a bit of twist showing up. When you try it crown the back more than you think is right - it looks really good on elbs. :)

I simply use a compass and draw a facet line on the back edge, usually about 1/8" to 1/4" depending on how round I want it. I knock the square edge off down to the facet line, and then sand it round.
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Offline toomanyknots

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Re: Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up
« Reply #29 on: October 15, 2013, 03:16:25 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. Next time I will give it a try, I guess the square look isn't too great really now that you guys mention it, :).\

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"The way of heaven is like the bending of a bow-
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 the lower part is raised up,
 the part that has too much is reduced,
 the part that has too little is increased."

- Tao Te Ching, 77, A new translation by Victor H. Mair
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