Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Grunt on January 09, 2011, 02:06:50 pm
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It's been snowing a lot here in the North Carolina mountains and i'm spending the days in my studio. Here is a bow I made from a 40" hickory board. I stacked the pieces and cut the splice on my bandsaw. When I glued the splice I tweaked a little set forward into the bow. After cleaning everything up I glued the boo on Perry style. 68" tip to tip and it pulls a healthy[for me at 64 years} 58 lbs at 28"
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Congratulations on a very nice bow, Grunt and one with what can be a difficult combo.
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I agree.....that's a very nice bow and a simple clean design.
I like the idea of setting the backset in the splice. I may have to try that with the hickory boards I have .
Nice Job!
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thats pretty nice! i love it. do you have a pic of it unstrung so i can get a clear picture in my head of what your talking about? im a little slow ;D i kinda understand, but im not sure if im picturing it right.. havent done much gluing up
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That is a very nice one!
Awaiting the full draw of course!
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Some serious craftsmanship there... nicely done!
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Very nice work. Jawge
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looks really good. Its going to look great with a finish on it. :)
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That handle looks great! Luv to see a full-draw pic. Something tells me thats going to be a fast bow. Good job.
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Thanks for the kind words guys. I'll get a shot of the bow unbraced. Zero string follow. I need to shoot this bow in but if I miss the target I won't find my arrow till spring. Eight more inches coming tonight and tomorrow. One of you guys needs to come and visit so we can get a shot of full draw.
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That is one nice bow Grunt,good job.