Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: soy on January 15, 2013, 07:19:06 am
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Ok 2 Questions 1 do I take the dflex out of the far end Or leave it be... To do I skin, use the skins I have, or find new skins?... This will be my TG trade bow If it were to show up on your doorstep what would you like???
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I would imagine the skins will darken with finish applied What say you???
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1. I would try to heat the deflex out.
2. That screams rattlesnake.
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Heat it, get copperheads and keep it. >:D
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I would heat in 3" of even reflex and skin it soybert.
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Even reflex it and skin with something. :) Very cool stave. :)
Pappy
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Not much to add to what's allready been said. By even reflexing it, it will be easier to tiller with all those sexy curves.
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Even it out and reflex. Gotta be a snake; any snake...
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That'll look great with any skins you got, real nice character in that snaky stick!
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I'm with will....that stick deserves copperheads.
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Blue Racer, Rat Snake, or Copperheads would be my choice of skins given the thin width and snakeyness.
Grady
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I would even out the reflex but not give it too much, maybe 2" to 3". Then tiller it out completely and shoot it at least 100 times before adding the skins. I like snake skins on snakey bows. The type of skin is up to you. Any would look great.
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That stave will make any snake look good :) and yea reflex it!!!!
That is going to be SaaaWeeeeet!!!!
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Keep that skin and put on some copperheads like will said. I wouodnt use the exotic unless you need it for backing.
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I think that skin is gonna be awful thick for that stave. It will be tough to get the skin to move side to side enough to conform to the flow. And I'm with Will that stave should have copperheads and be held onto. Not sure I could give that one away! Very nice looking start on that bow, though. What specs are ya shooting for?
Scott
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That is one sweet stave! For sure reflex and cook the belly cuz narrow sage loves to be cooked some. If ya got some I would use narrower skins and save those wide ones for another bow... Brian
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What i would do if it showed up on my door, hmmm, probably hit it with a shovel and then realize it wasn't alive.
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That is one sweet bow... I am in the swap and I am definately hoping you might have my name... LOVE IT!!! rattler skins for sure though bring out the pattern really well with this snakey stave
Justin
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copperhead for sure.good luck brother
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Thanks for the imput guys...i do believe that i will reflex it if i were to keep it for my self i would more than likely leave it...it was going to be my personal rig but i feel it would really be awsome to get somthing like that...so do on to others ;) i feel it to narrow for wdb so if anyone has Copperhead skins they would ne willing to deal on please pm me
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soy go with what ever skin you like. the hedge under any skin will lighten them up form all the bows I have seen post. But copper head are some of the best looking on hedge. But, cottonmouth, corn and any other would look great on that bow. Man I hope you drew my name, heck you don't have to put skins on if that is the case I will love it either way. ;D
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I agree kelly...any thin stave pattern conducive skins would be great let me know all ;D
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Soy, I just gotta say my hats off to you for makin a great lookin bow outta that stave. WoW!!
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Soy that is gonna be sharp looking stick bow. I know your recipient is gonna flip when that thing shows up ;)
I'll drop you a PM with my # and you can give me a call and we'll talk about some skins ;D
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Thanks sticks will do ;)
Getting jiggy with it
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So did you have to make a new caul for that bow or did you just clamp it every time it crossed? :o
>:D >:D
Scott
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That's my little secret string man ;D
I've got just a touch of prop twist which I'm not concerned with and I'm happy with the results now let's tiller >:D
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That looks good. Nice job getting that thing evened up.
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That stave is sweet! Can't wait to see this one finished out!
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That's a great looking bow, soysauce. You got my address, right?
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Not yet J dub Suppose I should probably get that before I send it out ;D
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that stave is awesome, looking forward to the rest of the post
chuck
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I'm with KellyG, corn snake skins on that thing would be amazing.
Grady
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That was my original thought being corn snake... unfortunately after 2 years looking I haven't been able to find corn snake I'm possibly dealing with a copperhead right now.... sometimes you just follow the path it leadsthe you down I guess ;)
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That is begging for skins and would be a sin to not skin it, IMHO
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I agree ;)
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Okay now the string is just a bit too far outside..... what to do
1 steam the handle and adjust from center...
Or
2heat the tip of the bottom limb and pull it over?? the bottom being the closest
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The only thing I'm worried about an option 2 is when I reflexd it I got a small crack in the back of the lower limb
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beautiful stave - shure you turn it in a beautiful bow.
Interesting buildalong!
Simon
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Soy,
A slight bend in the handle will move the tips safely. Won't take much...
Don
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I agree, I 'd try to do it in the handle on that one, good luck.
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Thanks guys we will try the handle bending :)
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Sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the progress on this one. Cool piece, for sure!
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When is this thing gonna be done? :o
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Ok i have toasted the belly... and I have to say it looks pretty cool... I've got it to braceit and have some adj. To do on the tiller...it has yet to cast its first arrow....soon very soon
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One more question i was thinking i was not gluing on anything ...however with copper head skins on the way i am considering tip overlays...so what y'all think cocobolo, Jamaican Ironwood, or nothing...
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I don't know much but that is one awesome stick.
What is this "trade bow"?
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Check out the bow trade on this sight...it is for a different sight bjt same idea ;)
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i had a crack in the handle that i could not leave so i filld it with turquoise witch i did not care for so i sawd it out and put a cocobolo strip witch had no meaning so i went to the line of tackey...let me know what yall think
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it is a cocobolo shaft,wild eastern turckey feather, with white tail dear antler knock and point ;)
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Now that's sharp! Excellent fix for the blemish. 8)
-Dan
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Thanks ;D
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Man I don't know how I missed this one. Gotta bump it to the top again.
Beautiful piece of wood there Soy. And I love the handle art. That's gonna be so awesome.
That's one thing that's great about the bow trade is that every guy on here's droolin and goin "Man I hope that's comin to my place!"
I would definitely flip if that showed up at my door!
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Thanks randman I was beginning to believe no 1 much cared for it... unfortunately this 1 is for the TG swap... still trying to find the right piece of wood for the PA 1 ;)
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Oh Darn.........Oh well the consolation is that the one you do for the PA trade will be every bit as awesome (and I can hope to have a chance at that one) ;D
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No doubt Randman,
It would be awesome to have that show up at the doorstep!
You do some real nice work Soy ;)
I wouldn't even know how you did that arrow.
PS: I am really gonna finish something one of these days.
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I look forward to seeing it ;D ;) and thanks for the kind words
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Man! That came out sweet! 'Bout time you gotter skinned and finished ain't it!? We're all waitin' for the big unveiling. Quit draggin your feet already! >:( >:D ;D. Josh
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Just waiting on skins doc gee wiz ::) I can't wait to unveil it either ;)
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Waiting on skins? Well I suppose I can see how that would put a hitch in yer giddy up. I guess I can wait a little longer to see it then. >:D. Josh
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Ok Done got me some skins Hopefully have it all Glued together by the weekend ;D
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I can see any of the pictures anybody else having that problem ???
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I can see the pics on my laptop, but not on my phone. Nice skins! Josh
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Yes Sir!
That is looking Very Sweet!
Love the Inlay Work!
-gus
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Thanks gus it's good to see you around again :)
Well I could not wait for the weekend but those new skins on... Not exactly the pattern I had Envisioned... But I think it looks alright... I'll post pics after I trim it up and make it look pretty >:D
I wish I were done at Twin Oaks To have some expert guidance on applying these bad boys
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Im thinking i should have put some white linen under these to make them pop but time will tell
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That is going to look SO cool!
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wow soy, what a beautiful bow.
that handle inlay is amazing.
theres gonna be one seriously happy archer over on tg when that arrives.
i would just be blown away if something like that landed on my doorstep!
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Dude, that bow is gonna be super killer for sure. Can't wait to see it all dolled up in its new duds. The inlay you did is spectacular. Nice adaptation. Whomever gets it is gonna be stunned. Danny
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Thanks...it is starting to look cool ;D
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man! that thing is beautiful, i cant stop looking at it!
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Thanks ron...it is gonna be a tough one to get rid of for shure :-[
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WOW!!! that looks awesome!!! Just double check my address before you send it out :)
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Ooooooooooooo Yeah! 8)
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This is probably the last picture i will put up until I get it finished because I can see what pictures I put up but it is looking pretty cool and I can't wait to see how it looks in the end
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Oh my goodness! That is amazing work!
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;D
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ok i lied i got on a comp.and had to show yall what a wtf moment i had when i pulld the scales and seen how the thing is living up to the name voodoo...i think this will be the last pic on this post as i belive people are gettn sick of seeing it the next time you will see any pics. will be under voodo as a compleated bow >:D
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I am not sick of looking at this bow.
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Don't stop now!
You already have a captive audience and we are waiting for the final pictures, (just like a good book, we are looking forward to the final chapter)!!
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I don' t think we will ever get tired of looking at this bow. Those skins came out stellar. When I make mine I will have to make sure I use a different look on the skins. One of the coolest snake bows I've seen in a while. Danny
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That's a work of art even if it doesn't shoot an arrow! Beautiful bow, well done! If you hunt with that one, the blue jays would drive you nuts around here!
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To stop now just wouldn't be fair to the loyal thread followers. Taking away our bow porn right before the happy ending... cruelty at it's core.
-Dan
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To stop now just wouldn't be fair to the loyal thread followers. Taking away our bow porn right before the happy ending... cruelty at it's core.
-Dan
Well put >:D
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Very nice soy, I'm likin how those eyes pop on the skins. Love to get my hands on some copper heads. Great job, also awaiting on the finish on this one. But no rush ;)
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WOW!!!! Now that's what I'm talking about! That is just a very fine bow! Love to own one like that.
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WOW!!!! Now that's what I'm talking about! That is just a very fine bow! Love to own one like that.
so would i :laugh: :-[ :laugh:
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I just want to know where the Lucky So and So on TG lives, and the date you ship this bow...
>:D
-gus
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well gus give me a call and i will spill the beans......however i am at a crossroads now i went under my intended weight after final sanding ,they asked for 40-xxx# and it is @40 :'( i was shootin for 48# >:( i wonder if i should start a new one or finish this one...the tiller is ok enough (that will change in the pics im shure)man why do the trade bows drive me batty :-\
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well gus give me a call and i will spill the beans......however i am at a crossroads now i went under my intended weight after final sanding ,they asked for 40-xxx# and it is @40 :'( i was shootin for 48# >:( i wonder if i should start a new one or finish this one...the tiller is ok enough (that will change in the pics im shure)man why do the trade bows drive me batty :-\
Oh Man,
I'm sorry to hear you came in under...
I guess it would depend on your recipient.
If it were me I'd say "Send That Rascal", bet its a joy to shoot. :)
-gus
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Yeah Soy your right don't send it to him, send it to me.LOL. Just kidding. Last I checked 40# and a well place arrow still kills all most of us are gonna hunt I think whomever gets it'll be tickled pink. Danny
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Awesome! Turned out REALLY NICE!
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I Sure do hope that they won't be disappointed :-\ but send it i will... if they don't like it they can always send it back ;)
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here is a tip...take it easy with sanding!!!
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