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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #330 on: February 21, 2014, 01:35:42 am »
Plan b, Well decided I didn't vibe with the handle block I glued on after the ring split. Also had the twist come back in the handle. She's a tricky old girl. But we're getting along a lot better than the first few dates. If all that is said about BL is true and she spent Chrystal, she's gonna be a rocket. We will see.

What do u think I should put on the handle? Fancy or no? It needs a little block of something
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Offline bubby

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #331 on: February 21, 2014, 02:32:25 am »
Build it up with cork or leather
failure is an option, everyone fails, it's how you handle it that matters.
The few the proud the 27🏹

Offline huisme

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #332 on: February 21, 2014, 02:40:05 am »
+1 Bubby, I think this would make a great bendy handled recurve. This thing is just waiting to be outrageously fast and light.
50#@26"
Black locust. Black locust everywhere.
Mollegabets all day long.
Might as well make them short, save some wood to keep warm.

Offline Blaflair2

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #333 on: February 21, 2014, 08:25:00 am »
It's too long for a bendy handle @ 68"
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #334 on: February 21, 2014, 12:02:29 pm »
2nd page?!? Ttt
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Offline Parnell

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #335 on: February 21, 2014, 12:19:47 pm »
Sorry I haven't gotten back in awhile, it's been a busy week.  Pat got it right, Sea Grape grows natively down here as a beach break.  The stuff I find is landscaped out of people's yards and legal.  It is very light, fast and flexible if done right.  Feels like a sinew backed bow without the sinew when bending...
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #336 on: February 21, 2014, 12:28:59 pm »
Sorry I haven't gotten back in awhile, it's been a busy week.  Pat got it right, Sea Grape grows natively down here as a beach break.  The stuff I find is landscaped out of people's yards and legal.  It is very light, fast and flexible if done right.  Feels like a sinew backed bow without the sinew when bending...

makes you curious what it would be like if it was sinewed

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #337 on: February 21, 2014, 07:46:15 pm »
Ttt
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #338 on: February 21, 2014, 08:14:08 pm »
Some mighty fine looking bows being posted thus far. Our weather has been terrible with a few nice days popping up between the bitter cold and wind. I do most of my bow building outdoors (I'm getting old and can't see without natural light). I've made some progress although not sure my first choice of wood is going to work to my satisfaction. As soon as this weather breaks I'll hunker down, get to work, and post some progress pics.
I found many years ago that it is much easier and more rewarding working with those that don't know anything than those that know it all.

Offline bubby

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #339 on: February 21, 2014, 08:14:30 pm »
It's too long for a bendy handle @ 68"





huh, no its not
failure is an option, everyone fails, it's how you handle it that matters.
The few the proud the 27🏹

Offline NeolithicMan

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #340 on: February 21, 2014, 08:46:35 pm »
+1  bubby, I made a red oak bendy handle that was 70". kind of miss her since my brother took her home...
John, 40-65# @ 28" Central New York state. Never enough bows, never enough arrows!

Offline huisme

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #341 on: February 22, 2014, 02:09:31 pm »
Ttt
50#@26"
Black locust. Black locust everywhere.
Mollegabets all day long.
Might as well make them short, save some wood to keep warm.

Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #342 on: February 22, 2014, 04:35:54 pm »
Ttt

Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #343 on: February 22, 2014, 05:02:52 pm »
Ttt

Offline bubbles

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #344 on: February 22, 2014, 08:16:15 pm »
Warbows are pretty long and bendy handled. :)