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Offline RobWiden

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #630 on: March 05, 2012, 03:51:24 am »
I have my trade bow mostly built, and 300 arrows through it. That's at my draw length, which is 2" shorter than my recipient's. I'll gradually work it out to final draw weight and exercise it a few hundred times on the tiller tree, then it's time to pretty it up. Not sure how I'll go about that yet. If it were for me, I'd just wrap the handle and call it done 'cause I like the Plain Jane look but this one has to be special in some way. 
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Offline Knapper

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #631 on: March 05, 2012, 10:06:34 am »
George the stave was cut in 09. The desing is Choctaw taken from TBB. Handle is 1 1/4 mid limb 1 5/8 tip is 3/4. It started with a little reflex , I wasnt concerned with removing any only stopping any further set from being introduced.
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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #632 on: March 05, 2012, 10:12:21 am »
Quote from: Knapper on March 04, 2012, 07:18:49 pm
I'm working this piece of osage. The shortest bow I' ve yet to try 56 1/2 t2t. Got it braced and pulled to poundage at 14". I wasn't planning on backing it but the bow is starting to take a little set so should I back it now and then finish the tiller or vicey vercy??

Back it now and leave the tips alone. They are getting weak on you.
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Offline HickoryBill

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #633 on: March 06, 2012, 12:10:06 am »
Well sadly looks like I'll have to try an Osage d  bow instead of the BBI.....I'm sure my recipient will be very disappointed... ::) ::)
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Offline coaster500

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #634 on: March 06, 2012, 01:01:11 am »
yea bill no one on PA would want an orange bow  >:D
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #635 on: March 06, 2012, 01:57:32 am »
Quote from: Knapper on March 05, 2012, 10:06:34 am
George the stave was cut in 09. The desing is Choctaw taken from TBB. Handle is 1 1/4 mid limb 1 5/8 tip is 3/4. It started with a little reflex , I wasnt concerned with removing any only stopping any further set from being introduced.

Well I'm a little baffled, I don't see a problem with the design or the wood.  I'd finish it up and see what you get.  On the other hand, you could stop, add a couple courses of sinew, pull a little reflex back into it, and it'd likely end up about the way it is now.  But, that'll add some time to your build, 3-4 weeks I'd think.  I agree with Pearlie on the tiller.

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Offline Gus

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #636 on: March 06, 2012, 02:17:01 pm »
Knapper,

I'd consider Heat Treating the Belly and induce a bit of Reflex in the bow at the same time. It would only add a few days to a week to your build time allowing the bow to rehydrate after heat treating. This would take out the set you have now and add a few pounds to your draw weight.

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Offline paulsemp

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #637 on: March 06, 2012, 06:38:48 pm »
 Got my trade bow tillered out and is shooting very well. It is so many lbs at so many inchs and about so long. Needs some leather work, a new string, some sanding and a lot of oil. Hope to have it ready to ship in about 2 weeks.
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #638 on: March 06, 2012, 06:41:39 pm »
Looks great Paul. I am sure so&so will be very happy/suprised!
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #639 on: March 06, 2012, 08:48:56 pm »
Try duct tape to get your scales off Paul. That stuff will do anything!
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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #640 on: March 06, 2012, 08:50:58 pm »
That is how i do it PEARL DRUMS/ thank you though! it is a great trick!
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Offline fishfinder401

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #641 on: March 06, 2012, 09:46:14 pm »
ok, someone try to read the measurements on his tiller, it better not read so many inches ::)
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Offline Elktracker

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #642 on: March 06, 2012, 11:50:26 pm »
That looks great Paul hope its coming my way ;D

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Offline criveraville

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #643 on: March 07, 2012, 12:34:46 am »
Looks like 26 inches to me  ;)

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Re: 2012 PA Bow Trade - Works In Progress
« Reply #644 on: March 07, 2012, 12:52:39 am »
darn....
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