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Offline RyanY

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Another father's day bow
« on: June 24, 2009, 08:50:36 pm »
I know it's father's day has already passed but my dad left for a business trip in cali for the week and I hadn't finished it yet. This is a lot of firsts for me. First bow I've posted, first bow from a stave I cut myself, and first time I've done a recurve. I'm pretty happy with how it came out although I feel the tiller could be better. Approximately 50# @ 28", 65" long. It's certainly the fastest bow I've made. Still needs a handle wrap and some other touch ups. Thanks.


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Offline RyanY

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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 08:52:00 pm »
Also the first bow I've heat treated.
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Offline White Arrow 2

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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2009, 09:11:30 pm »
Lucky father. Looks pretty good to me. Imagine you will brace it a little higher?
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2009, 09:22:25 pm »
Probably. I don't think he will be able to draw it all the way as it is since he has never really shot a bow so I'll let him work on it with the brace low and bring it up later for him. He will probably need an arm guard though.
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Offline White Arrow 2

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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2009, 11:07:36 pm »
What's the wood? Don't see it mentioned.
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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2009, 12:48:55 am »
Nice job.  I would bring the brace up start with.  Your tiller ain't too bad, the upper limb looks stiffer.  If you haven't set which limb is top and bottom, try turning the bow over.  It's worth a try.
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2009, 02:54:59 am »
Its hickory. I already put an arrow rest on it and it would suck to try and remove it. If I really wanted to I could just try and take that limb down a bit to match the lower one. Its only finished with teak oil. Thanks for the comments by the way.
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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2009, 06:38:25 am »
Sweet looking bow,very nice tiller. He should love it. :)
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Offline GregB

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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2009, 08:23:49 am »
Especially considering so many firsts for you...you did a great job on the bow! Very nice!
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Offline DanaM

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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2009, 08:44:10 am »
Your dad should be very pleased with such a fine gift. I'm with the rest brace it at a proper height as the bow will shoot better :)
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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2009, 11:05:12 am »
Got your fine weapon and gift bookmarked for June Self BOM fun. Is this wood white oak?
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Offline John K

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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2009, 01:03:50 pm »
Looks great ! I'm sure he will love it....like others have said, i would brace it a little higher.

Don, I think he said it was Hickory.
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Offline PeteC

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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2009, 02:50:14 pm »
Great job on that bow,with so many firsts.You did good.Dad ought to love it.God Bless
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Another father's day bow (tweaked w/ pics)
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2009, 04:36:46 pm »
So I took a little off the top limb so it turned out pretty even with the tiller and I also braced it a little higher. Thanks for the comments. My dad is coming home today so I'll be giving it to him today.


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Offline Postman

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Re: Another father's day bow
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2009, 05:28:04 pm »
Really nice - especially for a father's day gift
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