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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: KHalverson on July 02, 2012, 08:49:22 pm

Title: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: KHalverson on July 02, 2012, 08:49:22 pm
this is the second bow I've attempted to make.
the first red oak board bow went down in flames.
hickory board bow laminated riser 50@30 68 in ntn
i need to say thanks to forum members ctt, owlbait and pearl drums for all the help and inspiration and for answering my relentless questions
this bow came off the caul with 2 in of reflex but after 100 or so arrows there is some string follow but the tips stayed reflexed some
braced
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/004-13.jpg)
limb tips
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/005-14.jpg)
riser
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/007-7.jpg)
unbraced
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/011-7.jpg)
and the money shot
the tiller looked really good to me on the tree
but the angle of the photo makes it look funky
+ the camera girl (my wife) caught me givin her the stink eye
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/010-8.jpg)

i learned a ton and feel I'm now ready to tackle a stave
thanks all
Kevin
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: blackhawk on July 02, 2012, 09:12:44 pm
Congrats on your first shooter...feels good eh?  ;)
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 02, 2012, 09:16:37 pm
You want who's help? Thats a good looking bow for a first or 10th. You done good with the handle/ fade area. That handle wont pop loose on you.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: n2huntn on July 02, 2012, 09:30:06 pm
Nice job man..
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: toomanyknots on July 02, 2012, 09:31:54 pm
Thats a wicked axe, wicked arrow, AND a wicked bow! Nice.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: owlbait on July 02, 2012, 09:49:50 pm
Great job Kevin. When I saw it hanging in your garage today, I saw how much more work you had done on it. Great finish, way to go.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: JW_Halverson on July 02, 2012, 10:15:19 pm
Quote from: KHalverson on July 02, 2012, 08:49:22 pm
the first red oak board bow went down in flames.

Maybe this guy IS family!  I'm 1 for 6 in the oak board bow game. 

But this one you finished has all the proper earmarks of a shooter!  Good work, cuz.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: lesken2011 on July 02, 2012, 10:32:59 pm
Good job, K. Nice riser and bend!!
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: ksnow on July 02, 2012, 11:17:00 pm
Very nice bow, I remember my first shooter, after a half dozen failures.  Keep at it.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: SA on July 02, 2012, 11:37:46 pm
good job on your bow ..feels good huh , i really like that rr spike hawk too those are to cool.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: Pappy on July 03, 2012, 06:11:24 am
Very nice bow,I don't see anything wrong with that. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 03, 2012, 09:34:14 am
Very nice! Congratulations! Jawge
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: Hrothgar on July 03, 2012, 09:38:48 am
Congratulations, nice bow. I really like the tips.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: LJB on July 03, 2012, 10:12:55 am
Wow, thats sure is a nice bow! Congratulations ;)
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: Range Guy on July 03, 2012, 12:51:45 pm
Nice bow! congrats on a successful build.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: ErictheViking on July 03, 2012, 02:28:26 pm
very nice bow. It will always be special to you.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: Del the cat on July 03, 2012, 03:35:12 pm
Excellent, nice tight work on those fades.
If I really had to be picky I'd say my personal preference would have the outer half of the top limb working a tad more, but it's just a matter of tiller style.
Nice work.
Del
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: CTT on July 03, 2012, 07:08:29 pm
KILLIN' ME
I GOT TO BUST OUT THE GOOD WOOD!

Nice job Kevin, Loving the cool Trade point as well. WHO MADE THAT????

CTT
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: KHalverson on July 03, 2012, 08:42:48 pm
thank you all for the nice comments
it really means a lot to this greenhorn coming from all the talent on this site
i hope to start a bow from a stave soon with the skills learned from this adventure

ctt
same guy made the trade point as forged the  railroad spike hawk and made his first bow

thanks again
Kevin
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: CTT on July 03, 2012, 09:11:37 pm
Well it appears that fella knows what he is up to.
I can't wait for this fall.
Nice job Buddy.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: H Rhodes on July 03, 2012, 09:34:32 pm
Good job!  There ain't nothing like the feeling you get when you turn that first arrow loose....  That bow will always be special to you.  I was one for three on board bows, and found staves to be much easier to succeed with.  Rock on. :)
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: woodswalker on July 04, 2012, 04:40:36 am
Nice bow. It is very encouraging. I have just started my first board bow about a week ago. Keeping fingers crossed that I can get half the bow you have there. Nice work and keep it up.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: owlbait on July 04, 2012, 12:57:37 pm
I just had a chance to shoot Kevin's bow. Wow! Very smooth, quiet, and I shot it well. The grip on it is excellent. Fine job Kevin. Can't wait to see what the next one will be like.
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: soy on July 04, 2012, 05:34:09 pm
Quote from: toomanyknots on July 02, 2012, 09:31:54 pm
Thats a wicked axe, wicked arrow, AND a wicked bow! Nice.


X2  ;)
Title: Re: first successfull attempt at a bow
Post by: Sidewinder on July 05, 2012, 10:42:51 am
Nice job Khalverson. You are well on your way. The string follow on hickory is not surprising though. It just loves to soak up moisture. Great bow wood but best in dry climates. Once again it amazes me how quickly some of you guys come up to speed on this site. Look forward to seeing some more of your work in the future.   Danny