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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: mspink on September 29, 2011, 01:32:57 am

Title: red oak for a friend
Post by: mspink on September 29, 2011, 01:32:57 am

Hey all, Hows it going? Been pretty busy with the miltary and all but squeezed in some time to make this for a friend in the guard. Its 64 in tip to tip 45 lbs @ 27". Shoots real well for a lighter bow. Might even hunt with it before i send it to him, shhh... Dont tell. Anyway 2" wide till just before mid and tapered to small knocks, little less than 1/4". Ended up having a concave back after ring chasing but worked out great. Has about 1/2" of set after sitting all night. 1" after shooting a while. Here are some pics enjoy.

Title: Re: red oak for a friend
Post by: Arrowind on September 29, 2011, 02:30:37 am

First.  Thank you very much for serving in the military.

Nice bow!  I like the handle and the stain.  I especially like the gazelle design.  Is that a gazelle?  Looks cool.
The tiller looks good as well.  Good job!  Your friend will be most pleased.

Title: Re: red oak for a friend
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 29, 2011, 11:15:52 am

Very cool of you to build for a friend. Great tiller!

Title: Re: red oak for a friend
Post by: Canoe on September 29, 2011, 12:40:29 pm

Howdy MSPINK,

It's going well, thanks.  And, Yes, thank you for serving.

I am a fan of the red oak, mine are all from boards.

I like your bow a lot including that handle wrap - simple but deadly.

Perhaps, if you think the 45 lb.s is a little light for hunting, you could crop off an 1-1/2" or 2" from the ends to up the poundage a few notches.  I think the bow looks plenty long for you to get away with shortening it a little.  Or, just leave it as is and call it good.  It's a beauty.

All the Best,
Canoe

Title: Re: red oak for a friend
Post by: George Tsoukalas on September 29, 2011, 01:09:31 pm

Thanks for your service. The bow looks great. I am curious about why you chased a ring on red oak. Just wondering. Jawge

Title: Re: red oak for a friend
Post by: johnston on September 29, 2011, 06:43:16 pm

Your service means alot, thank you.

Design and execution on your bow ... excellent job. Really like it. And Canoe makes good sense about possible piking but I guess you did make it for someone else. But like George I am confused about the ring chasing. Care to elaborate?

Lane

Title: Re: red oak for a friend
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 29, 2011, 06:52:50 pm

The ring chasing may be because the stave was harvested with the sap down? He never said it was from a board.

Title: Re: red oak for a friend
Post by: mspink on September 29, 2011, 11:16:41 pm

Thanks everyone. Chased a ring because it was a board and the back needed work. Pretty much chased it the entire length. And yes I  made it for a friend that wanted 45 lbs. I just like it so much I might hunt with it.

Title: Re: red oak for a friend
Post by: George Tsoukalas on September 29, 2011, 11:38:12 pm

Got it. Thanks.Jawge

Title: Re: red oak for a friend
Post by: soy on September 30, 2011, 12:15:37 am

The wrap and the art work added that certain something that brings it to the next level ,whoever receives that is one lucky individual  ;)
And like the others I thank you for your service!

Title: Re: red oak for a friend
Post by: profsaffel on September 30, 2011, 12:34:21 am

Nice bow, and fortunate friend!