It's alive! ALIVE! Actually, it shoots!

[Mike_H]

unbraced

Braced

Full draw


I'd say I got lucky.

[PEARL DRUMS]

With all due respect Mike, your NUTS if you shoot that bow anymore. Your going to get hurt. Start another one man. 

[Mike_H]

If I had the money do start another, I would.  But I don't.  That's the problem with being poor. (I'm piggybacking off of a neighbors wifi)

[PEARL DRUMS]

Thats fine, just dont shoot that bow. Wait until you can spend another 6-8$ on a hickory or oak board and start another, this time get the limbs bending and not the handle. Thats what got you on this one.

[Mike_H]

I know.  But I think I can fix that with a bit more tillering.  It is holding quite well though.

[coaster500]

Mike sent ya a pm

[Mike_H]

Mike sent ya a pm

Got it and replied.

[ionicmuffin]

If i were you, i would listen to these people. I said the SAME thing. 'oh i can fix it  ' then when the bow was ready to be shot i shot it a few times, put it on the tillering stick at draw, SNAP. Just like that a bow will break, trust me when i say, if that bow explodes and it hits your eye, you wont really be too happy. Med expenses will be high and you will be very sorry you chose to continue.

[Mike_H]

Well, don't worry, I'm out of arrows anyway.  I would have to make more.

I held her at full draw for about a minute and nothing,  Drew it back not too long ago and nothing,  I really think I got her repaired but as I said, no arrows.

Besides, Coaster500 is generously sending me a stave.  Dunno what it is or what size but I will really take my time.  Just hope I can work it before the cold weather hits as my "workshop" is my back porch.

Oddly enough though, none of the bows I have attempted actually exploded, they all generally cracked or splintered as this one did,  Guess I've been lucky so far.

[bubby]

Well, don't worry, I'm out of arrows anyway.  I would have to make more.

I held her at full draw for about a minute and nothing,  Drew it back not too long ago and nothing,  I really think I got her repaired but as I said, no arrows.

Besides, Coaster500 is generously sending me a stave.  Dunno what it is or what size but I will really take my time.  Just hope I can work it before the cold weather hits as my "workshop" is my back porch.

Oddly enough though, none of the bows I have attempted actually exploded, they all generally cracked or splintered as this one did,  Guess I've been lucky so far.
NEVER HOLD A WOOD BOW AT FULL DRAW

[Mike_H]

Bubby, it was only long enough to take the picture.  That's why I built the tillering tree.  I ain't that stupid.

[Mike_H]

Oh well, here's to the next one working out.  I've learned a lot on this build, mostly to go slow and be patient. 

Thanks to everyone for the support and advice, present and future.  This isn't the last, just first of many.

[ionicmuffin]

Good to hear that you are still enthusiastic about making more bows! it was a bit disappointing that the one i had made broke. but i realized that i was not going to make it to a higher level of bow making by quitting. never even crossed my mind.

[Mike_H]

I've tried to make a bow way too many times to let it get me down.  I will make a good bow eventually, I just have to keep at it.  And it will be a hunting bow.

Funny thing, I have not hunted before and decided to start primitive.  Kinda crazy, huh?

[ionicmuffin]

I am the same way! i really dont want to use my factory made recurve! it is SO fast, yet it wouldnt be the same! I want my first kill to be with a traditional bow!