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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: a finnish native on May 12, 2007, 09:14:39 am

Title: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: a finnish native on May 12, 2007, 09:14:39 am

ok. this is the same bow as in the topic "how does the tiller look". the tiller is not perfect, but i'm done now. the bow is with it's becoming owner here.
I'll post some finished pictures next week.



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Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: a finnish native on May 12, 2007, 11:06:12 am

oh my.. just noticed that the lower limb is totally stiff from the fades.. have to fix that  ::)

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: GregB on May 12, 2007, 12:17:29 pm

I see the stiff area you mentioned spanning 2-3 inches out of the fades on the lower limb, but doesn't really look that bad. I usually want the lower limb a little stiffer myself. Great looking bow, and really good job on a short recurve. I think they're more challenging to tiller in my opinion. Could you mention again what kind of wood it is, although I'm sure I'm probably not familiar with it. :)

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: Kegan on May 12, 2007, 01:41:33 pm

Yeah, like Greg, I like the bottom limb a little stiffer (all my bow, once 100% broken in, have very heavy bending bottom limbs). Looks good! Any dimensions as of yet?

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: a finnish native on May 14, 2007, 06:32:29 pm

brace your selves! finished version coming in tomorrow/wensday. I finished it today, but have to wait for finishing to dry.

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: venisonburger on May 14, 2007, 09:01:08 pm

Looks great, the new owner looks like his form is right on.
VB

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: StanM on May 15, 2007, 01:00:35 am

Great looking bow!  Looks like it fits its owner to a tee.  Cant wait to see the finished pics.

Stan

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: Pappy on May 15, 2007, 07:03:35 am

Nice looking bow and I am sure he will enjoy it,you are right a little stiff in the lower limb but don't look bad to me.Love to see again when you get her finished. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: Marc St Louis on May 15, 2007, 10:33:00 am

Very nice

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: Ryano on May 16, 2007, 12:05:55 am

Tiller looks pretty darn good to me.....nice job!

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: michbowguy on May 16, 2007, 01:13:35 am

great job!
nice lines...not too many bowyers attempt self recurves...bravo
jamie

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: kiwijim on May 16, 2007, 01:45:20 am

Good lookin piece of work.
Just thinking.............that comment "Brace yourselves"- could it be derived from old english archery ? Just a thought.

James

Title: Re: functionally finished recurve.
Post by: a finnish native on May 16, 2007, 08:22:55 am

possible. or then it can be even older. but in the same meaning.