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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: HoleinthebowChuck on December 09, 2008, 01:46:53 pm

Title: Working on a new bow
Post by: HoleinthebowChuck on December 09, 2008, 01:46:53 pm

I got this stave from Pappy at the classic this year.
I took the bark off at that time, but only worked
on it a short time since then. I had the hardest
time with this stave to get it down to one growth
ring. I have it on a long string now, and trying to
finish it for a hunt coming up at the end of December.
I hope it will survive, it did develop a crack near
one of the holes after this photo was taken.
Thanks for looking.
Chuck

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Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: John K on December 09, 2008, 02:01:53 pm

Good luck with that one !

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: Pat B on December 09, 2008, 03:11:59 pm

Chuck, from seeing your other bows at the Classic I'm sure if anyone can make a bow out of this stave, it's you. ;) 8) 8) 8)
  Looking forward to your progress.     Pat

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: Mattco on December 09, 2008, 03:44:38 pm

C'mon Chuck - show us how!!!!

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: Mattco on December 09, 2008, 03:54:45 pm

Chuck - how about a lesson at Iron Leg's place ??

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: Ryano on December 09, 2008, 04:11:16 pm

Whoo, that top one closest to the tip looks scary ! Might have to do some sort of patch there on the belly side or something. I'm sure you'll get 'er done Chucky.  ;D

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: HoleinthebowChuck on December 09, 2008, 04:19:06 pm

Thanks for the encouragement guys.

Ryan, that top hole might be alright. The one side only
came out to the edge half way through the stave. The other
hole developed a crack. I filled it with glue, we'll see what happens.

Matt, I'm very busy for another week of hunting and getting
ready for LBL. I'll look you up after the holidays.
Chuck

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: Auggie on December 09, 2008, 06:18:19 pm

Crazy good!

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: Okie on December 09, 2008, 06:22:50 pm

Lookin' good. Hopes she works out for ya.


John

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: cowboy on December 09, 2008, 07:44:32 pm

That is a wild looking stave Chuck! Hope she holds up for ya :).

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: adb on December 09, 2008, 07:54:19 pm

Ouch!!! You've really got your work cut out for you on that one!! I wish you luck.

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: lowell on December 09, 2008, 08:22:27 pm

My first word when I saw the picture was....  eeoow!!!

  Good luck with it!!  Hope you can make it work!! ;)

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: Pat B on December 10, 2008, 12:09:49 am

Staves like this make bowyers!!! 8)

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: Pappy on December 10, 2008, 05:46:08 am

Looking good so far Chuck,hope to see it at LBL this year. :)
    Pappy

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: GregB on December 10, 2008, 08:30:09 am

I got confidence in you Chuck that you'll "get er done!". ;)

Title: Re: Working on a new bow
Post by: HoleinthebowChuck on December 10, 2008, 01:26:17 pm

Thanks guys.
Hopefully I will have a new bow at LBL Pappy.
Chuck