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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: mrkinsey on April 30, 2009, 08:33:26 pm

Title: new bow
Post by: mrkinsey on April 30, 2009, 08:33:26 pm

This is my fifth attempt at a bow, but only the first that hasn't ended in catastrophic failure.  It is a red oak board bow, 72 inches long, 35-40#, 30 inch draw, 1 3/4 inches wide tapering only at the knocks.  The handle is fixed with epoxy which holds up to 3500psi, bit of overkill yes, but I will not have my handle pop off violently again.  Stupid gorilla glue.  Enjoy!

http://mrkinsey.paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/fs/view/fid/177598

You may recognize the string, John K.  By the way, if you need a great string John K. can make 'em killer.

Title: Re: new bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 30, 2009, 09:49:30 pm

Congratulations! No pictures though. Jawge

Title: Re: new bow
Post by: mrkinsey on April 30, 2009, 11:07:38 pm

you have to click on the link.  i don't know how to upload pictures into this forum yet.

Title: Re: new bow
Post by: Dano on April 30, 2009, 11:12:35 pm

Always great to get over the failures. The link don't work for us.

Title: Re: new bow
Post by: Aosda on April 30, 2009, 11:27:07 pm

To post pictures.... In Reply click "Additional Options" in lower left.  There'll be a script line where you can attach photos.  You can use PAINT on your computer to resize your images.

Title: Re: new bow
Post by: mrkinsey on May 01, 2009, 10:01:29 am

I'm just a newb, so don't tear me apart too much :-D

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Title: Re: new bow
Post by: John K on May 01, 2009, 11:57:15 am

Glad to see the string is working for you ! How does the bow shoot ?  I've been building up my handles with leather lately,then doing a cord wrap around the leather,  no chance of that poping loose !!

Title: Re: new bow
Post by: smokeu on May 01, 2009, 12:15:53 pm

Good Job Man!!! It frustrating at first but once you learn a little it gets a lot easier. Im on nuber 10 or 12 and still dont have one thats a one piece by design. (they all broke) But still learning. Good job and I hope you make more.

Mike

Title: Re: new bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 01, 2009, 12:59:28 pm

I did click on the link. OK. I'll go easy. The tiller is excellent at brace except that it looks like the limbs appear stiff mid limb on. It's tough to see much else without full draw pics. Congratulations on your bow. It's great getting your first shooter. Jawge

Title: Re: new bow
Post by: mrkinsey on May 01, 2009, 01:24:16 pm

i'll get my wife to take full draw pics for me.  the bow shoots great, John K.  I made it long enough to use the string you made for my recurve :-D