Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jmilbrandt on April 15, 2013, 01:00:59 am
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Here's the latest one I finished up. Hickory backed jatoba 58 1/2" ntn pulls 50# @ 27" It's 1 1/4 at the fades and just under 1/4" at the nocks. The overlays are bison horn. Made this one for one of my brothers friends he said he wanted a short bow that pulled fifty pounds. Hopefully he likes this one. :)
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The full draw.
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And then a picture just because I thought it was funny. My latest tips compared to my first attempt at overlays. :o Go ahead and laugh, I know I am. ;)
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saweeeeet!! I like them curves
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i have to say, its pretty funny the difference between the two. Nice work on this one!
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Beautiful bow !!!!!!!
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Very nice bow. Great job
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And then a picture just because I thought it was funny. My latest tips compared to my first attempt at overlays. :o Go ahead and laugh, I know I am. ;)
I won't laugh. If I am slogging thru the woods after a deer that I just shot and drop one of those tips on a rock which one will break?
I like the looks of the narrow tips but I like to hunt with my bows. My next bow will be a target bow....going to try for 1/4 in
Greg
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Nice job, Justin. Looks like a sweet shooter!! 8)
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And then a picture just because I thought it was funny. My latest tips compared to my first attempt at overlays. :o Go ahead and laugh, I know I am. ;)
I won't laugh. If I am slogging thru the woods after a deer that I just shot and drop one of those tips on a rock which one will break?
I like the looks of the narrow tips but I like to hunt with my bows. My next bow will be a target bow....going to try for 1/4 in
Thanks guys! Hmmm, twisted that is a good point, I'll keep that in mind on my next hunting bow. ;)
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That's a sweet looking bow for sure. Very graceful lines and a good looking handle. I'm not sure I like that string wrapped handle, but those layers of wood are great. Skinny tips for sure! :) Good for target shooting.
I have to comment on the tiller though. It's bending a tad too much in the fades, for my liking. I can see some deflex there, but I still think there should have been less bend near the fades and more in the midlimbs. Especially since this bow is quite short and thus stressed. Pay attention on any chrysals forming in those areas, the next few hundred shots.
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Thanks darksoul! I'm completely opposite I'm not really a fan of leather handles. They take more time and I don't really like the looks or the feel while shooting as much as hemp. I see what you mean by the tiller, although to me it looks like it might just be the angle of the picture. Either way it's going on the tree for inspection when I get home. ;)
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That handle is hemp? Ok! I thought it was some sort of plastic string, but hemp is much nicer. Myself, I prefer leather, but even bare wood can be gorgeous on such a handle. Since there's an arrow shelf, you don't need the string/leather wrap for locating the grip itself.
Tiller can indeed be deceiving, depending on the angle of the pic. That shadow and backdrop also don't help. Put it on the tiller tree and see the arch she's taking when you slowly pull her.
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I'll do that because it does look off in that picture. This is also my second r/d so I appreciate the input on the tiller. I was finding it a little tricky.
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Very nice, excellent job on those tips.
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That Jatoba will chrysal at the slightest hint of a hinge, I would check that top limb near the fades very carefully for chrysals. I have never seen jatoba that light in color? maybe the light colored stuff is less chrysal prone.
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Yep, them exotic woods can be temperamental. Just keep an eye on her. She's beautiful though, nonetheless!
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That is a beauty! Your finish work is top notch! Josh
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Thanks everyone! I checked the tiller on the top limb, and watched it being shot about 100 times. No chrysals so far and I still think the tiller looks pretty good. I've made six bows from this jatoba and haven't had a problem yet. I guess we'll see.
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Very nice bow like everything about it.
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Beautiful bow,finish work is exceptional. :) :) May be the angle but I tend to agree with the above on top limb.Good luck,hope it work out. :)
Pappy
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And then a picture just because I thought it was funny. My latest tips compared to my first attempt at overlays. :o Go ahead and laugh, I know I am. ;)
I won't laugh. If I am slogging thru the woods after a deer that I just shot and drop one of those tips on a rock which one will break?
I like the looks of the narrow tips but I like to hunt with my bows. My next bow will be a target bow....going to try for 1/4 in
Thanks guys! Hmmm, twisted that is a good point, I'll keep that in mind on my next hunting bow. ;)
I bet it's fast. The tips are awsome. Love to see what point on distance is w a 10 grain per pound arrow. 50 yards? Some guy is going to be happy :)
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And then a picture just because I thought it was funny. My latest tips compared to my first attempt at overlays. :o Go ahead and laugh, I know I am. ;)
I won't laugh. If I am slogging thru the woods after a deer that I just shot and drop one of those tips on a rock which one will break?
I like the looks of the narrow tips but I like to hunt with my bows. My next bow will be a target bow....going to try for 1/4 in
Thanks guys! Hmmm, twisted that is a good point, I'll keep that in mind on my next hunting bow. ;)
I bet it's fast. The tips are awsome. Love to see what point on distance is w a 10 grain per pound arrow. 50 yards? Some guy is going to be happy :)
It's definitely the fastest bow I've made to date. I can tell the difference just by the sound as the arrow flies and the penetration is about two inches more then my only comparable bow.
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Great job on a very nice bow.
Kevin