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Offline redwasp

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here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« on: May 22, 2009, 09:01:29 pm »
its Hickory 55" ntn 65#s at 26" draw. I know its not perfect but it didn't break so I am pleased to show you the bow that surely could've been turned into a mastepiece by some of you more expierienced bowyers took about 1.5" of set but oh well.
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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2009, 10:49:48 pm »
Not so feeble I think.  The hickory probably picked up moisture with the weather we've been having, probably helping with the set.

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Offline sulphur

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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2009, 10:50:50 pm »
shoot!!  looks to me like you did a fine job.  i have recently done my share of short character bows.  i know how tough they can be.  l love snakey bows and will not turn down the opportunity to wittle on one.  Great Job!!
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Offline sulphur

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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2009, 10:56:47 pm »
asoda is right.  maybe you should consider tempering the belly before you get too many shots out of it. if you do temper clamp it down straight while it cools off.
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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2009, 12:12:39 am »
I Like that bow.

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Offline El Destructo

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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2009, 09:47:05 am »
Looks pretty nice to me!! The only thing that I can see that could use some work....is the Top Mid Limb could bend some more...looks too stiff to me...making it bend too much at the Fade...gotta love them Snakey Bows though!!!
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Offline redwasp

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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2009, 10:29:38 am »
thanks everyone! I'll get better I promise... ::). I havent caught any snakes yet but still looking :'(. I found it easier than I thought it would be to follow the grain ( thanks to the people and posts on here). still learning but I learned alot from this one. I should have made it longer but I lack the experience in forcing the wood to take the shape I want so I cut the stave where the tips intersect with the handle and this is the result. Next time I will try to heat the wood to shape so I can get the extra length. on to other projects. I aquired a bow from twisted limbs that I shoot all the time (sweet bow by the way Ryan), and have  not come close to tillering as good as he. b ut am getting better now on to a maple sapling and HIckory backed Ipe.
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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2009, 11:36:57 am »
Good advice here for a really nice bow. We'll look at it again next week for BOM fun.
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Offline Little John

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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2009, 12:24:46 pm »
Nice job, don't sell yourself short.   Kenneth
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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2009, 02:33:46 pm »
Don't ya just hate it when the smoke gets in your eye while shooting  ;D . 
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Offline mox1968

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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2009, 04:35:22 pm »
looks good to me!!
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Offline redwasp

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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2009, 12:34:53 pm »
Must have been the Pottsville lager didnt even realize I had a cig.  I am going to York county PA this weekend to see another member of this forum. we are trading some staves and I am lettting him borrow some dvds on flintknapping. Anyone know where there is some Mt. Holy agate, or Ordocian.
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Offline Dave 55

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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2009, 09:29:29 pm »
Great looking bow,wouldnt call it feeble tho,appreciate the workmanship.
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Offline Okie

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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2009, 01:06:41 am »
I'd say it turned out great for only being 55" and only taking 1.5" set @ 65#. I go with El D though, touch up that top limb, mid to outer and she'll be in a lot better shape.
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Offline burn em up chuck

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Re: here is my feeble attempt at first character bow
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2009, 11:49:58 am »
 very nice,i like snaky and D style bows, i agree w/ tiller correction. myself, i try not to heat bend unless otherwise necessary. by choosing to cut the stave were tips intersected the handle you were able choose the style of bow to be made. Well Done !

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