new bow

[mrkinsey]

This is my fifth attempt at a bow, but only the first that hasn't ended in catastrophic failure.  It is a red oak board bow, 72 inches long, 35-40#, 30 inch draw, 1 3/4 inches wide tapering only at the knocks.  The handle is fixed with epoxy which holds up to 3500psi, bit of overkill yes, but I will not have my handle pop off violently again.  Stupid gorilla glue.  Enjoy!

http://mrkinsey.paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/fs/view/fid/177598

You may recognize the string, John K.  By the way, if you need a great string John K. can make 'em killer.

[George Tsoukalas]

Congratulations! No pictures though. Jawge

[mrkinsey]

you have to click on the link.  i don't know how to upload pictures into this forum yet.

[Dano]

Always great to get over the failures. The link don't work for us.

[Aosda]

To post pictures.... In Reply click "Additional Options" in lower left.  There'll be a script line where you can attach photos.  You can use PAINT on your computer to resize your images.

[mrkinsey]

I'm just a newb, so don't tear me apart too much

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[John K]

Glad to see the string is working for you ! How does the bow shoot ?  I've been building up my handles with leather lately,then doing a cord wrap around the leather,  no chance of that poping loose !!

[smokeu]

Good Job Man!!! It frustrating at first but once you learn a little it gets a lot easier. Im on nuber 10 or 12 and still dont have one thats a one piece by design. (they all broke) But still learning. Good job and I hope you make more.

Mike

[George Tsoukalas]

I did click on the link. OK. I'll go easy. The tiller is excellent at brace except that it looks like the limbs appear stiff mid limb on. It's tough to see much else without full draw pics. Congratulations on your bow. It's great getting your first shooter. Jawge

[mrkinsey]

i'll get my wife to take full draw pics for me.  the bow shoots great, John K.  I made it long enough to use the string you made for my recurve