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Offline Burnsie

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Practical - No, Fun -Yes
« on: January 04, 2026, 11:17:47 pm »
I probably should have given up on this one a long time ago, but it turned into a challenge and I thought I could make something unique out of it. I think I've taken it as far as I can, and it actually shoots a decent arrow, but it will never be long for the world if shot a lot.  The crazy kinks and bends in the wood created some natural hinges that I tried to work around. It also developed several parallel cracks that I wrapped with thread.  If nothing else it really improved my skills at chasing a ring working through this one. I used the big swoop in the center to create a center shot arrow rest made out of walnut, and filed in some finger grooves for a better grip.

Offline Burnsie

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Re: Practical - No, Fun -Yes
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2026, 11:19:55 pm »
A few more pics.

Offline Del the cat

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Re: Practical - No, Fun -Yes
« Reply #2 on: Today at 05:41:17 am »
Love it, a test of skill and perseverance.
Fun indeed, congrats.
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Practical - No, Fun -Yes
« Reply #3 on: Today at 10:39:05 am »
Looks like you done the best you could with what you had to work with, glad it made a shooter. Nice challenging work, these kind of staves teach you a lot for sure.  :)
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