Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: adb on September 16, 2013, 12:51:09 am
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A few pics of a new grip on an ash backed ipe pyramid flatbow.
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(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsmj5din091r0tml9o1_500.gif)
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(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsmj5din091r0tml9o1_500.gif)
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I'm liking what I'm seeing so far ;D. When will the rest be up
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I like that. Cool pattern and colors.
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That is sweet,very cool. :)
Pappy
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So far so good :-X ...now where's the rest dang it ::)
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Slick. ;D
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There's actually a set of twins. I did a bow making workshop over the past weekend with a couple. One was ash backed and the other hickory backed ipe flatbows. His: 55#@26" with bulbous handle. Hers: 45#@25" with straight grip. Both 64" NTN.
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That was nice of you to make one for you and one for you lol >:D. Can't wait to see the rest of them.
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Here's a few more pics of the weekends activities.
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Those are looking like a great weekend. What are the specs of the twins. Looks like one boy one girl, but how much do the weight and how long are they. When there is a new birth people need to know these things lol.
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Specs listed in earlier post above.
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My bad ???
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I've seen those at Tandy and thought about it, it looks great!
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very nice touch, love the pattern
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I've seen those at Tandy and thought about it, it looks great!
Yup... that's where they came from. Buy the smaller skins. The nodes are smaller, they look better on the grip, they're easier to cut, and they're a bit cheaper. But, they aren't cheap! $25 a pop, and you get 1 grip!
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Sorry I didn't get any really good FD pics. I was busy and my wife was taking the pics. I think everyone gets the idea though!
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Those turned out sweet, Adam!!
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Wait a Second!
Is it Legal to use Belt Sanders on this Site?! :)
Love the Stingaree Grips...
I have been studying some Stingray hides from Tandy.
They are some Bloody Tough Stuff.
How did you punch your holes for lacing or sewing?
I have about decided to use my Drill Press...
My brand new leather punch won't get the job done.
-gus
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I didn't punch holes or lace the grips. I skived the edges and did a simple overlap on the back side, holding the grip in place with contact cement. You're right, bloody near impossible to punch holes in that stuff.
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Ah, cool idea.
I'm definitely gonna try drilling a piece for lacing...
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-gus
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Ah, cool idea.
I'm definitely gonna try drilling a piece for lacing...
:)
-gus
I tried drilling a piece, but it's like trying to drill a hole through a piece of cloth. It just wound around the drill bit and ruined the piece I was experimenting on.
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Those turned out sweet, Adam!!
Thanks!
Everyone (especially me) was thrilled with how the bows turned out. No major issues with tillering, and everything went pretty smooth. I'm only set up to do one-on-ones in my shop, but they knew that coming in, and there wasn't too much waiting around actually. I really enjoy teaching people to make bows. The look on their face the first time they shoot their new bows was priceless!
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Ya, apparently you teach a good class, those tillers are nailed. Nice.
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Mesmerizing pattern in those skins!
Nice shop too!
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Ya, apparently you teach a good class, those tillers are nailed. Nice.
Thank you. Teaching others to make a bow is very satisfying work.
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Mesmerizing pattern in those skins!
Nice shop too!
I guess you probably guessed my other passion is Ducati motorcycles. 3 so far (well, 2 are mine and one is my wife's). This other hobby is a bit more expensive and shows very little monetary return on investment. Grin factor is pretty big, however!
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That is awesome! The stingray grip is amazing. I am torn between wrapped and unwrapped handles, lol. On one hand the wood is so beautiful, but on the other a nice grip can be such a great addition.
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Come on adb, let's see that baby!
The grip is top notch - were is the bow?
Looks like it was a great fun in a well sorted shop.
Riding a duc is a dream of mine, perhaps some day ...
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Come on adb, let's see that baby!
The grip is top notch - were is the bow?
Looks like it was a great fun in a well sorted shop.
Riding a duc is a dream of mine, perhaps some day ...
Sorry, that's all I have for pics. As I mentioned earlier, I was busy and my wife was taking the pictures. I didn't get any really good full draw shots. These people where from 3 hours out of town, and they wanted to get home on Sunday.
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!