Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: mhof86 on November 04, 2014, 08:52:22 am
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Took advantage of a day off and finished this all up except for the finish (open to suggestions). It is red oak (board bow) and came in at 32# at 29". No full draw picture because I am currently at home by myself but as soon as I am able I will get one up. It is cloth backed and the handle is leather wrapped with artificial sinew on either side and on the nocks. Overall I was happy with this one, some things I want to work on is just the fit and finish. I am also not sure what I want to put on the belly to weather proof a bit.
Had a lot of fun with this one and I am pretty happy with how it turned out.
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Congrats on gittin' it done! Color contrasts look good!
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Yeah, I like the contrasts too. I recently finished a bow with paraffin per the Dean Torgue method from his book "Hunting the Osage Bow". Pretty easy and good moisture protection. Check it out.
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Thanks Knoll, I will be sure to look that up thanks Drewster.
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Great start. Don't worry about the low poundage. Your tiller(at least braced) looks good. Now is time to start on your next one.
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Thanks Pat this is for my wife so she can shoot with me. She has shown interest so the low weight was an unforeseen benefit.
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Good for you and her. 8)
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Yup we met at Cabelas and when I found out she enjoys shooting, camping, and the occasional hunt I married her!