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Offline BryanR

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Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« on: January 31, 2015, 03:21:11 pm »
Bamboo backed Yellowheart.  30# at 27".  64" NTN, 1 1/4" limbs, 3/8" tips.  The inner limbs are slightly hinged.

I've had trouble stringing bows during tiller, so I got this down until I could comfortably slip the string to the nock.  Turned out to be 30#.  May have to go to the gym.. :)  Probably should make to a tillering tree.

On my last bow, Del suggested a more finished tip.  I'm very happy with the way the oak overlays look on this one.  Thanks Del.

I wanted a lower weight bow to practice with - this one should give me plenty of target time. 
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2015, 03:38:14 pm »
Yo, nice lookin' bow. Great leatherwork.
The low draw weight bows can be surprisingly quick. One of my nicest is about 30#-35#
Del
(Yeah and that nock is much smoother ;D )
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Offline huisme

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2015, 03:54:27 pm »
Now make it more narrow >:D

Beautiful work!
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Offline turmoiler

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2015, 04:03:51 pm »
Nice bow, I like the color. If you have troubles stringing bow you can make a stringer, you just need a string and a piece of leather.
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Offline GB

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2015, 05:26:47 pm »
Nice work on a great looking bow! 
I used to have problems with the string popping off on the tillering tree.  That will get your heart pumping  :)  Now I put overlays on right away and make a deep enough groove with a chainsaw file.
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2015, 05:34:26 pm »
Really like the stain/dye job....always have like black and red combination.......
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Offline ajbruggink

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2015, 06:06:41 pm »
Nice work!
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Offline Drewster

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2015, 07:23:23 pm »
Nice job with that bow.  Yes, my all means, get you a bow stringer.  You always need one whether building bows or not.  That will help you out for sure.  Great leather work indeed.  Keep it going.
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Offline Jim Davis

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2015, 07:38:54 pm »
Nice work. Doesn't look like there is a hinge, thought the upper limb may be  bending a little more  near the fade.

You didn't ask, but, your drawing wrist is held at an angle that can irritate the tendons, on the outside. It's  also just easier to hold the back of the hand  in line with the forearm.

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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2015, 07:43:02 pm »
I agree Jim.....Bryan, if you would show the F/D pic with and arrow it will help to see the angles or the lack of.........................
DBar
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Offline Knoll

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2015, 07:43:57 pm »
Good job!
And, yes, I too much appreciate a lower-pulling stick.  Then I can shoot, 'n' shoot, 'n' shoot, ............
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Offline Arrowind

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2015, 09:23:35 pm »
Nice color on that bow!   I'm thinking of making a 35# target bow soon.  Looking good!
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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2015, 03:54:23 am »
Watch that pau am it may well chrysal over time in the spot where it's bend too much. It holds up for a good while then starts going, although this has been on much heavier bows for me.
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Offline BryanR

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2015, 11:41:28 am »
Thanks guys.  Appreciate the comments and advice.  I'll incorporate all of them!
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Offline simson

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Re: Target Bow - Lovin the Red
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2015, 01:47:21 pm »
Nice bow, and that's red indeed!!
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