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Offline broketooth

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #30 on: January 09, 2011, 09:17:55 am »
the last pics are the belly side of the nocks
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Offline broketooth

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #31 on: January 09, 2011, 09:26:44 am »
after 2 days of waitng i finally couldnt stand it anymore. i had to string it up get it on the tree to see what it was lookin like. this is the first time lookin at it on the tree . my results of heating the limbs. im impressed at what heat can do to wood.  i gave the bow a good workout. i raised the brace to 5 3/4" and pulled her to 28" on the tree to see what it looked like. according to the scale it came in to 49#@ 28" draw.
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Offline broketooth

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #32 on: January 09, 2011, 09:29:17 am »
here are some more full draw pics. sorry about not rotating the last pic
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Offline broketooth

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #33 on: January 09, 2011, 09:36:22 am »
a few more. i happen to have a couple of arrows spined for this bow so i had some fun and shot it for several hrs it shoots pretty good.a  little thump in the hand upon release and pretty quiet for not having string silencers. thanks to mr pat for all your advice through this build. i learned alot. i know some things already to change for the next build.still some sanding to do. get her cleaned up a little and apply a finish .
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Offline ohma

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #34 on: January 09, 2011, 10:44:10 am »
you have done an outstanding job on that. you take advice well and apply it even better,you should be proud.
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Offline cracker

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #35 on: January 09, 2011, 10:49:55 am »
Broke Tooth you have produced an excelent looking bow ought to be a really good shooter. You picked a good source of info to tap into Pat is a really good bowyer. You also have an impecable shop that cuts down on frustration of looking for tools amidst clutter like in my shop.Ron
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Offline tetaxidermy

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #36 on: January 09, 2011, 11:52:45 am »
Looks great, nice job. I realy like the arrow release pic, working one to with a rawhide sleeve. Hope it turns out as nice as yours.
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #37 on: January 09, 2011, 01:01:43 pm »
that's an outstanding bow. love it. I think what ohma said is true. you took advise great and applied it well.  good job
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Offline broketooth

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #38 on: January 09, 2011, 01:23:44 pm »
thanks fellas,i tried hard to do a good job. it still needs a finish. i still need to install a pin in the upper limb butt through the steel sleeve to make it perminant , handle wrap, possibly some snakeskins. im not sure if i want to use tru oil or some satin urithane finish thats sprayed on.
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Offline Sidewinder

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #39 on: January 11, 2011, 12:06:29 pm »
Great job Broke tooth. I have one of those sleeves and have yet to do anything with it. I always wondered about tillering the limbs after I had them glued in. Kinda worried me in case I make a mistake and have to scrap the bow.  I have a number of billet sized staves I intiend to use when I do mine.I am curious how most guys do it?    Danny
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Offline swamp yeti

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #40 on: January 11, 2011, 05:37:00 pm »
          Well done,nice tiller.
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Offline broketooth

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #41 on: January 11, 2011, 06:39:21 pm »
sidewinder, i actually took a perfectly good one peice stave and cut it in half to make this bow. ruddy
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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #42 on: January 13, 2011, 09:45:25 am »
Very nice,it is coming along nicely. :)
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Offline Gaur

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #43 on: January 15, 2011, 01:33:33 am »
great looking osage take down.  I've made a few.  I like to buy billets and join them.
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Offline Josh

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Re: 2 peice bow build first try
« Reply #44 on: January 17, 2011, 05:13:47 pm »
beautiful takedown!  Thanks for photo-ing the process it has been fun watching you build this one.  :) Got it bookmarked for January Self BOM too.  :)
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