Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: JRMakowski on September 12, 2015, 07:55:15 pm
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Well I must make a post as I am new to the forum and been lurking awhile. This forum has inspired me to take my first attempt at making a traditional bow took me about a month to get all the necessary tools and equip, then 2 1/2 month to find the right board (Home Depot , and Lowes in three counties Hate me now) I thought the hard part was over boy was I wrong, this is a very time consuming frustrating stressful hobby yet it is very enjoyable I am almost able to start tillering just unibonded my Hickory backing on to my red oak board and for the first time I can see what resembles a bow. I am amazed by some of the works of art Ive seen on here and hope to one day be a contributing member of a pretty amazing forum but as for now back to the rasping.
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Welcome. I've made a few but most of these guys make me look like an apprentice.
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Welcome to the forum!! And good luck on your bow.
What style bow is it if you don't mind me asking?
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Sounds like you've committed yourself to doing it and are in too deep to turn back, cool! :)
Post some pics. of your progress and if you hit any stumbling blocks there are some guys here that can walk you though some of the tricky stuff if you feel you need any advise. Good to have ya aboard.
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Welcome to PA. The members who made the works of art you mentioned all had to start somewhere. If you want to learn and improve post pictures of your work and ask for honest opinions and help. There is an incredible amount of knowledge on this sight.
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Ty for the warm welcome, Its Floor tillered, but feels a little stiff, I think I'm going to try and put some shallow string grooves and exercise it at a couple inches and get a feel of it. (its hickory backed red oak a mild 1 1/2" Reflex by 1/2 Deflex I dont think it held the full R/D But it has a little curve to it)
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Welcome!
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Welcome aboard. They get easier after few.
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Welcome aboard. They get easier after few.
I sure hope so
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Looks to be shaping up nicely, I like the side profile. One thing to watch may be your transition from deep handle into the fades, make the transition flow smoothly into the limbs, not too abrupt. I don't make may deep handle bows anymore so I'm no expert but it should be smooth if it is going to bend any in that area.
Keep posting pics as you move along, looks like you have a real good start.