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Offline benjamin

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SHORT ELM BOW
« on: July 03, 2008, 09:09:01 pm »
THIS IS MY FIRST BOW FROM A STAVE I CUT MYSELF. 54'' LONG NTN, 1 3/8'' WIDE, 7/8'' TIPS. THIS IS THE FIRST BOW I'VE MADE THAT STILL HAD REFLEX AFTER I MADE IT. wIFE IS TRYING TO ATTACH THE PICS SO THIS MAY OR MAY NOT WORK.

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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2008, 09:19:08 pm »
looks pretty good to me, dude...let's have some stats!
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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2008, 09:19:17 pm »
ooooo.
me like! 8)
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Offline benjamin

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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2008, 09:27:15 pm »
Ok, I can't believe that worked. anyway, it pulls 40lbs at 25'' and holds 1'' reflex after resting. After shooting for an hour, set holds at ZERO. I shot it through the chrono the other day with a 450 grain arrow and managed 160fps and 156fps average. This is the best bow I've ever made and my new favorite. I've always wanted to try a cherokee style bow but I was afraid of how much hand shock it would have. I really can't feel any when I shoot. Anyway, thanks to everyone who answered my stupid questions. Any tiller critique would be more than welcome.

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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2008, 09:31:09 pm »
more pics

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Offline Dano

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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2008, 09:40:37 pm »
Great lookin bow, just a tad stiff in the handle, other wise the tiller is spot on, a very nice bow for sure.
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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2008, 10:00:40 pm »
    The tiller looks real good, great looking bow.
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Offline Marc St Louis

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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2008, 10:22:47 pm »
Looks good to me also. Well done
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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2008, 10:37:40 pm »
It is a great looking bow. Tiller looks nice. Nice draw length for a short bow too.  Justin
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Offline The Burnt Hill Archer

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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2008, 11:46:51 pm »
nice job! i really like the way you did the rest.

Phil
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Offline Pat B

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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2008, 11:47:11 pm »
Very nice bow. You like the shorties don't ya!  She's bending nicely.     Pat
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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2008, 06:56:14 am »
That's a slick little bow, and speedy through the chrono to boot.  Nice Job.
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Offline DanaM

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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2008, 08:13:13 am »
Really like this one Benjamin :) It looks to be well tillered and the should be a great hunting bow. Congrats eh
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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2008, 12:08:21 pm »
Congrats to your wife for successful photo uploads and to your fine entry for July Self BOM.
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Re: SHORT ELM BOW
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2008, 12:12:14 pm »
Dang, that's one fast bow. 8)
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