Author Topic: Help with new bow (Read 22703 times)

iowabow · « **Reply #30 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:11:55 am »

Regardless of the work and following the advice in here I have decided to chase another ring and leave islands around the knots then I am going to center it up and cut for one bow. Just wondering do character bows shoot well? I am going to keep those knots off the sides. Phot o to follow.

iowabow · « **Reply #31 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:18:12 am »

Pappy · « **Reply #32 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:21:18 am »

Yep,I would say they do,

:)I killed deer with each of the 3 I showed you that year.They will shoot as well and any selfbow,and if built right will hold up just as good also.I still have them 3 and still shoot now and then.

Keep us updated,can't wait to see it shooting.

Pappy

Pappy · « **Reply #33 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:22:51 am »

Now that is looking good.

PAPPY

iowabow · « **Reply #34 on:** November 04, 2011, 12:29:45 pm »

Cool thanks for the photo. Also look at the tip of my knife, those are not rings but layers inside the ring.

Pappy · « **Reply #35 on:** November 04, 2011, 12:35:34 pm »

Looks like you are down about 7 growth rings. Looks clean in the first section.

Pappy

iowabow · « **Reply #36 on:** November 06, 2011, 03:31:19 pm »

I almost finished chasing the two rings and left a large island to finish after cutting the bow to size. So what do you guys think about the to mid limb layout.

iowabow · « **Reply #37 on:** November 06, 2011, 03:32:21 pm »

I almost finished chasing the two rings and left a large island to finish after cutting the bow to size. So what do you guys think about the to mid limb layout.

iowabow · « **Reply #38 on:** November 06, 2011, 06:31:58 pm »

Not sure I am good enough to build a bow this cool looking. But here is a picture before I rough out the bow. I will do it tomorrow Hunting tonight. After I saw it I will finish chasing the rings that are left. I adjusted most knots to the center line.

iowabow · « **Reply #39 on:** November 07, 2011, 02:38:44 pm »

ok should I go for it! I was going to cut it this afternoon. Any thoughts?

johnston · « **Reply #40 on:** November 07, 2011, 03:01:08 pm »

I do have one thought...Thank god for hickory!!!

Lane

Stringman · « **Reply #41 on:** November 07, 2011, 04:58:56 pm »

John, i have had several trees with that same look. (growth rings between growth rings.) Not sure what causes it or how it effects the wood. The bows i made from it worked out fine, and i really like the look it adds to the bow. Gotta say, that piece of wood is really top shelf! Looking forward to watchin it develop. Im glad you decided on one bow outta that stave. Luck to ya!

iowabow · « **Reply #42 on:** November 07, 2011, 07:01:26 pm »

I am locked in now wow. Here are pitures after sawing.

JW_Halverson · « **Reply #43 on:** November 07, 2011, 08:08:20 pm »

NO!!!! Don't do it, go back, put the wood back on!!!

Aw crap, too late. Better finish 'er now.

Funny how the worst piece of wood brings out the best in us as bowyers.

Better wood makes a better bow, bad wood makes a better bowyer!

iowabow · « **Reply #44 on:** November 07, 2011, 09:22:17 pm »

Wow I got a double slam in the span of five minutes. First JW calls my bow wood the worst wood and I ask my wife what she thought of my new bow and she said it was the ugliest bow she had ever seen Lol. Just kidding JW thanks for the complement.

Primitive Archer