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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Msturm on February 11, 2016, 09:50:35 pm

Title: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: Msturm on February 11, 2016, 09:50:35 pm

I was asked to make a  bow for a friend. I decided to keep cost down because I am giving it away, so I went with red oak from the hardware store a couple blocks from my apt. I think it turned out pretty good, although I have noticed one design flaw. Specs: 1.75 at the fades strait taper to just under.5 at the tips.  Reasonably flat belly with rounded edges. Stiff in the handle. Keawe wood tip overlays.
I have put about 80 arrows through it so far. It measures between 44 and 48 lbs at 28in. 62in nock to nock.  It has taken some set and I am assuming that is a design flaw. It shoots very well and without the hand shock of my other self bows/board bows. I am loving this thing.  The finish is Vinegaroon dye/stain with spar-urethane over it. I hope my buddy likes it.
(http://i.imgur.com/lbJ5n9y.png)(http://i.imgur.com/6yqEOHg.png)(http://i.imgur.com/XDsX28z.png)(http://i.imgur.com/P1WrRzp.png)(http://i.imgur.com/jfqYV6K.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/X6fFc98.png)
And the Money Shot. (had to take a still from a video hence the poor quality photo.) (http://i.imgur.com/JkXdA4a.png)

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: tattoo dave on February 11, 2016, 09:56:37 pm

That's a pretty good bend there. I'm sure your friend will be happy as can be. Red oak is a decent bow wood, but not the greatest, I wouldn't be to worried about that little bit of set. I like to stain job, color looks good!

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: PlanB on February 11, 2016, 10:10:36 pm

Really nice bow Msturm. Shows what a board bow can be.

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: mwosborn on February 11, 2016, 10:57:16 pm

I am betting he likes it!  Looks like a fine bending bow to me.  Nice work!

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: sieddy on February 12, 2016, 04:33:53 am

I think that bow looks great. it seems to me that you've done really well to hold onto that unbraced side profile with a 48# 62" ROBB!  :)

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: Badly Bent on February 12, 2016, 07:26:56 am

Nice work on that red oak bow, the tiller looks excellent. Your friend should be pleased to have that bow to shoot.

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: nclonghunter on February 12, 2016, 07:48:31 am

I like it....I dont remember who but someone said the most accurate bows will take a little set.

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 12, 2016, 08:53:13 am

That's a beauty! Jawge

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: Lumberman on February 12, 2016, 11:47:05 am

Nice man!! Really like that stain

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 12, 2016, 12:21:29 pm

Tiller looks great.

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: paoliguy on February 12, 2016, 12:34:07 pm

I know some may disagree but I still a big fan of board bows. Especially this one, good job!

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: BowEd on February 12, 2016, 06:31:19 pm

He should be happy.That's a nice bow.

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: sleek on February 12, 2016, 10:22:47 pm

Its taken a little set. But so has every bow I have ever built.  Man I got to say, thats about one of the absolute nicest red oak bows i have ever seen. Mighty fine craftsmanship as well.  Ya done good. Welcome to the forum and please, keep posting them bows.

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: Rob W. on February 12, 2016, 10:48:28 pm

Very nice! Doesn't look like much set to me.

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: Msturm on February 13, 2016, 12:05:26 am

Well thank you all very much. Being fairly new here I appreciate all the kindness. While I have been lurking on this site and Trad Gang digging through build alongs and talking with people much more experienced than myself,  I have not made very many bows. This is number 4 I believe,(2backed and 2 self bows) so the encouragement is helpful!  I am developing an addiction..

I appreciate all the kind words.  I will keep posting them as they get built!


Sturm

Title: Re: Red Oak board (self-bow #2)
Post by: loon on February 13, 2016, 01:08:23 am

Niice

Quote from: nclonghunter on February 12, 2016, 07:48:31 am

I like it....I dont remember who but someone said the most accurate bows will take a little set.

Howard Hill?