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Offline soy

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walnut trial
« on: January 14, 2012, 03:04:18 am »
Hi all, a while ago I posted a question (can I use dead standing walnut /red elm) well I tried walnut first...the bark was mostly missing and the sap wood was punkey and the first few growth rings were littered with bug holes...well I got under all that to some solid wood and bam!
This one is 68" ntn4" handle 3"fades 2"wide and tapers to 1/2" knocks 16.5"from the tips.
it was a good weight but murphey and his stupid law(not my mess up ;) ) happens
Bringing it down to a lesser draw weight than I had plans, but the wood is beautiful and it held together so the test was a success! I will post pics as I get them from photobucket. Thanks for any criticism.
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Offline Josh B

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2012, 04:02:24 am »
There you go, teasing us with bow-porn and then making us wait for it.  That's just mean, anyway you cut it!!! >:(  ;)   ;D         Josh
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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2012, 06:34:00 am »
Sorry did not mean to tease u doc  >:D



 


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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2012, 06:44:30 am »
As custom for myself LOT o pics...sorry >:D

 

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2012, 06:51:56 am »
The outside pics were taken today it was cool (6°f)I worked it 40 times after being strung for30min.to see if the temp affected it.finaly the $ shot ,the tiller is a bit off on the top limb
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Offline occupant

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2012, 08:30:18 am »
Dead standing red elm is my next project after I finish my current heat tempered white oak.
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2012, 09:24:49 am »
Beautiful bow!!  Love that grain pattern on the fades.  If that tiller is off, it isn't far off.  I wouldn't take off the finish to change it if it were mine.  Good work!  That one qualifies as bow art in my book.

George
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Offline Dazv

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2012, 09:33:16 am »
man that bow is great!!! That close up of those fade out is amazing what weight did it turn out at??
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Offline Josh B

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2012, 11:49:47 am »
Man!!!  That is gorgeous!!!   Well worth the wait.  I don't see anything wrong with that tiller.    Josh
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Offline Dictionary

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2012, 11:58:39 am »
this is a very nice bow good work. The finish is very appealing
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Offline Postman

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2012, 12:08:53 pm »
Very well done! Trying to convince a friend of mine his walnut needs pruned.... ;D How big in diameter was the original log? Grain pattern looks great.
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Offline frankherk

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2012, 12:28:13 pm »
That is stunning!  I can't imagine attaining that level of skill.   I almost quit trying to make my own bow after I viewed the post about the five year old making a bow, while I am having so much difficulty.  But you have inspired me to endevour on.  Beautiful!
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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2012, 12:43:43 pm »
Thanks guys ::)
Frankherk.  It can be frustrating take your time and measure often ask questions here and good luck also welcome!

Postman.  It was from am 18"


Dictionary...I used tr-oil on this one

Dazv. I don't know for shure but before final sanding I was 38@26 I plan on giving it a final weigh later today I will post the #

Occupant. I plan on trying dead standing elm soon also good luck

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2012, 02:10:52 pm »
Very nice. The profile is stunning.  8)
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Offline Dazv

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Re: walnut trial
« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2012, 02:25:57 pm »
38 lbs is still a good shooter in my books, good luck with that elm! Elm in the UK gets absolutely covered in bug holes that can go all the through the stave as soon as it dies, so there is no way i could use dead standing elm in the UK.
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