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Title: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: redwasp on May 22, 2009, 09:01:29 pm

its Hickory 55" ntn 65#s at 26" draw. I know its not perfect but it didn't break so I am pleased to show you the bow that surely could've been turned into a mastepiece by some of you more expierienced bowyers took about 1.5" of set but oh well.(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture001-1.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture003.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture004.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture006.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture007.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture008.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture009.jpg)

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: Aosda on May 22, 2009, 10:49:48 pm

Not so feeble I think.  The hickory probably picked up moisture with the weather we've been having, probably helping with the set.

Tavis

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: sulphur on May 22, 2009, 10:50:50 pm

shoot!!  looks to me like you did a fine job.  i have recently done my share of short character bows.  i know how tough they can be.  l love snakey bows and will not turn down the opportunity to wittle on one.  Great Job!!

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: sulphur on May 22, 2009, 10:56:47 pm

asoda is right.  maybe you should consider tempering the belly before you get too many shots out of it. if you do temper clamp it down straight while it cools off.

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: PeteDavis on May 23, 2009, 12:12:39 am

I Like that bow.

PD

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: El Destructo on May 23, 2009, 09:47:05 am

Looks pretty nice to me!! The only thing that I can see that could use some work....is the Top Mid Limb could bend some more...looks too stiff to me...making it bend too much at the Fade...gotta love them Snakey Bows though!!!

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: redwasp on May 23, 2009, 10:29:38 am

thanks everyone! I'll get better I promise... ::). I havent caught any snakes yet but still looking :'(. I found it easier than I thought it would be to follow the grain ( thanks to the people and posts on here). still learning but I learned alot from this one. I should have made it longer but I lack the experience in forcing the wood to take the shape I want so I cut the stave where the tips intersect with the handle and this is the result. Next time I will try to heat the wood to shape so I can get the extra length. on to other projects. I aquired a bow from twisted limbs that I shoot all the time (sweet bow by the way Ryan), and have  not come close to tillering as good as he. b ut am getting better now on to a maple sapling and HIckory backed Ipe.

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: OldBow on May 23, 2009, 11:36:57 am

Good advice here for a really nice bow. We'll look at it again next week for BOM fun.

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: Little John on May 23, 2009, 12:24:46 pm

Nice job, don't sell yourself short.   Kenneth

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: Aosda on May 23, 2009, 02:33:46 pm

Don't ya just hate it when the smoke gets in your eye while shooting  ;D . 

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: mox1968 on May 23, 2009, 04:35:22 pm

looks good to me!!

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: redwasp on May 24, 2009, 12:34:53 pm

Must have been the Pottsville lager didnt even realize I had a cig.  I am going to York county PA this weekend to see another member of this forum. we are trading some staves and I am lettting him borrow some dvds on flintknapping. Anyone know where there is some Mt. Holy agate, or Ordocian.

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: Dave 55 on May 24, 2009, 09:29:29 pm

Great looking bow,wouldnt call it feeble tho,appreciate the workmanship.

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: Okie on May 25, 2009, 01:06:41 am

I'd say it turned out great for only being 55" and only taking 1.5" set @ 65#. I go with El D though, touch up that top limb, mid to outer and she'll be in a lot better shape.

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: burn em up chuck on May 25, 2009, 11:49:58 am

 very nice,i like snaky and D style bows, i agree w/ tiller correction. myself, i try not to heat bend unless otherwise necessary. by choosing to cut the stave were tips intersected the handle you were able choose the style of bow to be made. Well Done !

                                                                               chuck

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: Keenan on May 25, 2009, 09:32:03 pm

 Very nice bow, especially for your first real character bow.  You did very good! Congratulations.

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: redwasp on May 25, 2009, 09:40:34 pm

Thanks Guys, I was lucky enough to be invited to Bearbowman's house this weekend, and I had a really good time. Really,Really nice people and family. any we had a few (I had a few too many) beers last night. We made a mess outta his garage breaking some rock,  I think he had a good time cause when I left he said "thanks for the new addiction". We got up this morning, he helped me with finishing the flemmish string and serving. Also gave me a serving jig. We traded some staves I gave him three Hickory He gave me 2 ash and 4 either red oak or black walnut niether of us knew exactly what it was. Also I gave him some obsidian slabs some copper to make some preassure flakers and let him borrow some knapping dvds and the book "The Art Of Flintknapping" so here is the question What is this wood? and here is some quartz I wanted to find and he knew where to look. My step son calls it Hillbilly Gold. LMAO.(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture013.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture014.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture015.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture016.jpg)

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: redwasp on May 25, 2009, 09:48:22 pm

I think we found the motherload of quartz but we didn't have the tools we needed (big shovel and hammer) to get all that we coud've. so of course there will be a second adventure.

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: bearbowman on May 26, 2009, 09:37:42 am

I think there will be more than one adventure. I had a great time this weekend.

Did you talk the wife into a pup yet?

Oh, I have to ask, what's up with the shorts. :D

I watched most of the first dvd and went out and started knapping on the obsidian. It's nice to work with.

 

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: redwasp on May 26, 2009, 09:42:18 pm

you mean swimsuit had to jump in the crick lmao. what, you dont know style when you see it? glad you liked the obsidian good luck on making some blood er a points.

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: Jesse on May 26, 2009, 09:51:53 pm

My guess is black walnut but just a guess :)

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: redwasp on May 26, 2009, 10:42:23 pm

that was my guess too. but I am not the best at identifying trees, even with the leaves on i have to consult a book. but whatever it is I'll give it a shot what the hell nothing to lose but blood sweat and tears.

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: redwasp on May 26, 2009, 11:07:36 pm

Maybe this will help ;)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture018.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture017.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Richard_redwasp/Picture019.jpg)

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: redwasp on May 26, 2009, 11:12:04 pm

Dont mind the mess I know where everything is.  ;D

Title: Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
Post by: Aosda on May 27, 2009, 12:36:23 am

Now that I see the stave, it looks like the Black Walnut I have hanging on the wall.  And that is an awefully large jug of glue :o .  Gives me a thought, if you built a form, lined it with seran wrap, and poured in the glue, could you make a 20# glue stick bow :D