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Offline Pat B

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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #75 on: January 26, 2014, 12:27:17 pm »
I also think the top limb needs to bend a bit more. The string looks like it is off the bottom tip or real close. Shortening will increase the draw weight but also add more stress to the bow. Being sinew backed will help with that stress but it should be considered.
 She's looking good dispite these few things.
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #76 on: January 26, 2014, 12:30:46 pm »
I would cut off just a smidge off each nock and move them in.  You will gain a little weight and add more stress, though.  Gonna be a nice'n!
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #77 on: January 26, 2014, 12:59:56 pm »
Thanks Greg (BB) and Pat,  I also think its not bending enough, that top limb has been difficult from the get go.....

Greg S, I am having second thoughts about cutting some off. I agree with ya It'll pick up a little weight, but right now I don't need it unless I lose more than 3-4# working out that top limb.

I think I'll work out that top limb and see where she's is at that point, and re-think the moving of the nocks then.

Thanks again guys appreciate the extra looks and advice.
DBar   
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #78 on: January 26, 2014, 02:28:33 pm »
Bill you can see from the braced profile that you shouldn't be pulling it to full draw until that top limb is corrected from its stiff state...you can see the bow unbalancing as your pulling it back with the top limb tipping towards you...can ya flip it around? Or is the string favoring that side? If the string is perfectly centered and the top limb has been giving you stubborn fits then flip it around...
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Offline Mark Smeltzer

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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #79 on: January 26, 2014, 02:36:32 pm »
I think it looks great just like the other guys said"work on that top limb a little. I agree with blackhawk, you may want to flip it around.
Those smaller recurves can be tough to tiller.
Mark
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #80 on: January 26, 2014, 07:24:41 pm »
Thanks ! Chris   :)  .....why didn't I think of that, the stiffer limb should always be on the bottom. DAH.  :-[   The string runs down the center so I just flipped it around.  The top limb has a knot in it at mid limb, I think I can see a flat spot there.   Here are a few more pic's with it flipped around.
It pulls much better and I don't feel like I'm fighting it.

Thanks MDS65....yes they can be frustrating.  :)

Till next time,
DBar
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #81 on: January 26, 2014, 09:18:39 pm »
That looks great Bill!  Flipping it definitely made the tiller easier on my eye.  Those tips are beautiful, shortening the bow would absolutely be the last thing (last resort) IMO...
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #82 on: January 26, 2014, 09:41:20 pm »
looks sweet.if it feels right cool1+
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #83 on: January 26, 2014, 10:05:23 pm »
Wow!  That's impressive!  Nice work, nice work indeed!  Josh
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Offline Pat B

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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #84 on: January 26, 2014, 11:38:00 pm »
Very nice, Bill.
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #85 on: January 27, 2014, 06:32:38 am »
Man, that's some nice curves!!  Don't touch anything!  Just package it up till we meet at Moontree >:D
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #86 on: January 27, 2014, 09:57:06 am »
Nice work Bassmaster!
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #87 on: January 27, 2014, 10:01:33 am »
Man that tiller turned out great.  Can't wait to see her all dolled up
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #88 on: January 27, 2014, 10:09:05 am »
Nothing wrong with that.  Very nice Sir!
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Re: First attempt at a Sinew Back Osage Recurve (progress pics posted)
« Reply #89 on: January 27, 2014, 10:46:45 am »
Very nice sir, ...very nice.

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