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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: 89JeepYJ on April 03, 2016, 12:24:57 am

Title: My first bow
Post by: 89JeepYJ on April 03, 2016, 12:24:57 am

At last I finally (sorta) finished my first bow. I can tell it needs some more work, but it's almost done. It's bush honeysuckle which I have read makes a decent bow. It's approximately 52" nock to nock and it has a natural deflex in it when unstrung. I've drawn it over a dozen times and so far it's holding up. I just need to make a proper string for it after I get some stringmaker's wax. To top it all off, I've got some honeysuckle arrow shafts to go with it.

It's been a satisfying learning experience for me.

Title: Re: My first bow
Post by: tattoo dave on April 03, 2016, 08:14:39 am

Looks good for a number one. You're right it does need a little work. I think you got a little bit of a hinge working, about mid top limb. Doing good so far, be patient. I'm sure others will chime in with some input. Welcome to PA.

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: My first bow
Post by: blackhawk on April 03, 2016, 08:18:58 am

Good first attempt so far...im sure you learned a lot from it...try and fix the tiller on it as best ya can,and then go make another!!!  ;)   

Title: Re: My first bow
Post by: Eric Krewson on April 03, 2016, 08:40:51 am

The bottom limb looks really good. If you could get that top limb area from the fade and up about a foot bending a bit more I think you will have it.

Title: Re: My first bow
Post by: bradsmith2010 on April 03, 2016, 08:24:27 pm

nice for your first,, keep at it,,and have fun :)

Title: Re: My first bow
Post by: bjrogg on April 03, 2016, 08:52:17 pm

Nice 1st bow but it does need to bend more off the upper handle putting a lot of stress on that hinge area. Might have to lose some draw wieght but it will probably save your bow.

Title: Re: My first bow
Post by: Stick Bender on April 04, 2016, 04:26:43 am

Looks better then my first a little more tweeking & you will have a nice bow

Title: Re: My first bow
Post by: Will B on April 04, 2016, 08:01:06 am

Nice 1st bow.  Welcome to the addiction.

Title: Re: My first bow
Post by: 89JeepYJ on April 04, 2016, 02:18:11 pm

Don't let the side view fool you though, it's oddly shaped, but I got the nocks lined up best I could.

(http://i.imgur.com/JYlhRTE.jpg)

I ordered a bow scale so I could find out what the draw weight is, but it feels like it's 50-55# at about 26in draw. Maybe less than that.