Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: upstatenybowyer on June 14, 2017, 07:39:29 pm
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Hello everyone. :)
Here's my latest, a Canadian Plum Bow w/ static curves. The Canadian stuff looks different from the American. I thought it would be hard to shoot given it's length and all, but I don't think I've ever shot as accurately as I do with this little bow. Maybe Beadman cast a magic shooting spell on the leather he sent me that I used for the handle, I don't know, but I sure do love it!
Oh yeah, I'm not gonna lie, this one took some set. Given the poundage though, I can't say I was surprised.
52" ttt
67# at 24"
Brain-tanned deer hide handle (thanks Ed! I love the feel and the smoky smell -C-)
Cow Horn tips
Teak Oil finish
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a few more
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That's a nice looking bow Jeff. Great job! Fd looks great. Cheers- Brendan
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Nice looking bow
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That's nice, is it a bendy handle?
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Another great looking bow. I bet that set makes that a real nice shooter.
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Nice bow, I like the curves a lot. Cheers
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Nice! Looks like there may be another inch or two of draw in it to me.
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Your getting those statics down Jeff.That's a sweet bend.Glad to see that leather go on such a bow as that.Powerful little bow.Can't help but see the string knocks being inlayed instead of overlayed.Have you done this before?
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Nice job Upstate, that should make a real nice hunting bow. I noticed the inlaid tips to, curious how they will hold up. I think I might have found some plum not sure. I saw it from the tractor when I was moving to a different field, now I gotta get this old brain to remember where it was. I do remember thinking I bet that's plum. Anyway sweet bow.
Bjrogg
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Thanks a lot guys for the responses. :)
DC, yes it's a bendy handle w/ cork build up. With these short ones I try to avoid too much bend in the middle. I've made that mistake many times and it seems to bring performance way down.
Jon, I think it's me that can't take another inch or two! ;D
Ed and BJ, I'm not sure why I went with the inlays rather than the overlays. Just trying something different I guess. At the time I wasn't thinking about the potential dangers. I plan on shooting it a lot so we'll see how it holds up and I'll let you all know if they fail.
Thanks again everyone for looking.
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Very nice shorty.
Pappy
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That's a cool bow, love the hooks! Bet that spit 'm out with that draw weight
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That's a nice little bow. I like the short static bendy's like that. I'll be getting my first plum stave soon. I can't wait to try it out.
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You should be getting it real soon! Hope it makes a nice bow. Cheers- Brendan
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That's a fine little bow, Jeff!
I also like the wood, plum is a beauty and very good bow wood.
One thing: I don't think it is a good idea to cut in the back for tip overlays like you did. This might cause splitting problems.
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Thanks again guys.
OO, I don't think you'll be disappointed with Plum. I'd wish you luck with it but you don't need it. ;)
Simson, you're right about the tips. I like this bow too much to loose it, so I think I'll redo them to make them overlays instead.
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Very cool little rocket launcher you got there. Awesome curves!
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Another sweet shorty from you congrats !
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Nice Shorty 8)