Author Topic: Selfbow Challenge Buckthorn character bow (pic heavy) (Read 23633 times)

missilemaster · « **on:** September 23, 2012, 09:41:04 pm »

Hi guys,

I know I'm a little slow, but I finally got it done! A lot of you guys saw me building this and I figured I would post the finished product. Its buckthorn (I love it!!), about 55# @ 27". 59" NTN. 1 1/8" at the handle, 1 1/2" at mid limb, tapering to 1/2" nocks. She stands dead flat after shooting a bunch, and holds 1" reflex at rest. I was surprised how much wood I had to remove in order to get it down to poundage! It only weighs 15oz.!! Tips are bloodwood. This is my first attemt at a Strunk style handle wrap, it turned out OK. This bow shoots a fast arrow(I'm surprised at how tight the string is at brace!) and is quiet. In the braced photo, there appears to be a hinge just below the handle. I was worried when I first got a string on her!! Its simply a natural deflexthat is actually a little thicker there. 8 coats of oil and a coat of wax. enjoy,

-Cody

missilemaster · « **Reply #1 on:** September 23, 2012, 09:42:59 pm »

missilemaster · « **Reply #2 on:** September 23, 2012, 09:44:26 pm »

Badly Bent · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2012, 09:53:10 pm »

Man Cody that bow is sweet! Great character in that one, real nice bend and top notch workmanship on tips and handle, way to tame that rugged wood. I love it. Still have some buckthorn in my shop, it scares me, not quite up to the challenge yet.
Great job on yours.
Greg

sharpend60 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2012, 09:57:51 pm »

That is a great bow.
Very nice work.

Gordon · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2012, 09:59:54 pm »

You did an excellent job working with the character of the wood. And your handle wrap turned out great. Well done!

missilemaster · « **Reply #6 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:00:38 pm »

Thanks Greg, I love working this wood.

Thanks Scott.

missilemaster · « **Reply #7 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:02:37 pm »

Quote from: Gordon on September 23, 2012, 09:59:54 pm

You did an excellent job working with the character of the wood. And your handle wrap turned out great. Well done!

Thanks Gordon, I appreciate you emailing me that tutorial. Couldn't have done it without you.

anasazi · « **Reply #8 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:12:47 pm »

Exelent job on that bow

blackhawk · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:24:09 pm »

Sweet..it finished up nice. About time ya get her done

...remember me given ya grief about if you were done yet..lol

SLIMBOB · « **Reply #10 on:** September 23, 2012, 11:06:52 pm »

Nicely done! Looks to have been a challenge alright. Great lookin' bow.

Adam · « **Reply #11 on:** September 23, 2012, 11:09:19 pm »

Really nice job! Great tiller and finish work. That grip looks top-notch too!

soy · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2012, 11:30:36 pm »

lostarrow · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2012, 11:35:28 pm »

Yet another fine piece. You are going to run out of challenges pretty quick if you keep up this pace!

mullet · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2012, 11:39:11 pm »

Man oh man, Cody! You just keep raising the bar. An excellent looking bow from a challenging piece of wood.

Primitive Archer

Author Topic: Selfbow Challenge Buckthorn character bow (pic heavy) (Read 23633 times)

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