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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: 22arrows on March 31, 2009, 05:31:50 pm

Title: Success...first working bow
Post by: 22arrows on March 31, 2009, 05:31:50 pm

Well i managed to do it..sort of. She's not perfect, but its didnt break ;D Its a maple board bow 70 inches long, backed with clothe (shoulda picked a better backing) had a twin cordage handle using a peace of antler as the rest. It came up lighted then i was shooting for and has a bit of prop twist. But I am not worried about it; I'll get it right on the next one.

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/dlbowers/Self-bows/bows-stuff-09010.jpg)

Title: Re: Success...first working bow
Post by: david w. on March 31, 2009, 05:33:51 pm

Looks really good!! We need a full draw pic! ;D

Title: Re: Success...first working bow
Post by: Aosda on March 31, 2009, 05:41:40 pm

Very nice! Congrats on it working.  I know how ya feel, pulling it back listening and waiting for KaBoom, and then it doesn't.  Feels great doesn't it.  As for the backing, in theory, shouldn't you be able to put a fiberglass strip on to reenforce it?  The experienced bowyers here might know.  Just a thought for you.

Title: Re: Success...first working bow
Post by: JustAim on March 31, 2009, 08:10:01 pm

Looks good....Great Job!

Title: Re: Success...first working bow
Post by: 22arrows on March 31, 2009, 09:04:10 pm

Thanks fellas...I'll try and get a full draw pic up soon.

Title: Re: Success...first working bow
Post by: Shooter_G22 on April 01, 2009, 12:55:07 am

congradts... 

  good job..  looks good... how does it shoot???

what was the final wieght and draw???

Title: Re: Success...first working bow
Post by: Sidewinder on April 01, 2009, 01:20:01 am

Congratulations on your first shooter. They will get better too just keep on shaving and learning.   Danny

Title: Re: Success...first working bow
Post by: Pappy on April 01, 2009, 06:53:58 am

Congrats on your first,great feeling.Now for the next. :) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Success...first working bow
Post by: GregB on April 01, 2009, 08:07:55 am

Great job on your first, bet your next one is even better!  ;)