Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blob on December 14, 2014, 11:42:33 pm

Title: A couple firsts...
Post by: Blob on December 14, 2014, 11:42:33 pm
First time with Bamboo
First time using Osage...even just a little bit

Bamboo backed Ipe 

45# @ 26"

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/15405183333_a3805e6939_z.jpg)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8614/15402626854_1a398c6578_c.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7536/15405065603_ca512188b4_c.jpg)

Forgot to get this angle after it was finished
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7509/15999141776_e29a14cbe6.jpg)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8593/16024685915_bf4806b201.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7549/16024957845_bc9beaf778_c.jpg)

And the money shot.....
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7484/16023984242_14aae81ca3_c.jpg)

Title: Re: A couple firsts...
Post by: Del the cat on December 15, 2014, 03:13:29 am
Nice :)... pretty combo (the woods not your outfit ::) )
Del
Title: Re: A couple firsts...
Post by: mikekeswick on December 15, 2014, 03:16:31 am
That lower limb is looking a bit hingy....
You need to spread the bend up towards the handle.
Can you see it in the full draw picture?
Title: Re: A couple firsts...
Post by: Blaflair2 on December 15, 2014, 09:34:23 am
+1 mike, that bottom fade to mid limb needs a little removal.
Title: Re: A couple firsts...
Post by: Blaflair2 on December 15, 2014, 09:34:45 am
Sweet bow none the less man
Title: Re: A couple firsts...
Post by: GB on December 15, 2014, 02:29:26 pm
Nice finish work on your bow; really like the tips.  Good looking bow.
Title: Re: A couple firsts...
Post by: wizardgoat on December 15, 2014, 03:26:25 pm
Nice contrasting colours, looks pretty cool.
I wouldnt say its hingy at all, bottom limb just looks a tad weaker.
I bet if you flipped it upside down it would look better, but a little too late I guess
Title: Re: A couple firsts...
Post by: Blob on December 15, 2014, 08:07:07 pm
Thanks guys...even for the criticism  lol

Nice contrasting colours, looks pretty cool.
I wouldnt say its hingy at all, bottom limb just looks a tad weaker.
I bet if you flipped it upside down it would look better, but a little too late I guess

You are correct, I think that it is a result of being drawn off center.  I flipped the bow back and forth many many times on the tillering tree, the limbs actually do bend evenly.
Title: Re: A couple firsts...
Post by: wizardgoat on December 15, 2014, 08:30:47 pm
Ya I did that on my first few too. Getting your last few inches with the bow in hand instead of the tree solves that. If your alone, just film yourself and pause it or take screen shots. It works pretty good!