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Offline Drewster

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3885 on: August 08, 2016, 10:00:28 pm »
Rich, good to have you back.  Congrats to you and CBG on the bow.  Enjoy!
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3886 on: August 08, 2016, 10:02:44 pm »
You've got a lot of catching up to do Rich. I don't know about the rest of these fellas but I damned sure missed you!!! I noticed when I logged on that paulsemp was even phishing.
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Offline ajooter

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« Reply #3887 on: August 08, 2016, 10:04:10 pm »
I'm gonna get some pictures taken of the bow for BOM and then send her out.  I won't post the pictures until my guy gets his hands on the bow.  I'm gonna be working a night shift starting Thursday going on for about 2 weeks so I want to get this bow shipped soon!



I like this bend a lot better!
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Offline David Ewing

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« Reply #3888 on: August 08, 2016, 10:10:32 pm »
How bad is it? :)

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3889 on: August 08, 2016, 10:12:36 pm »
Rich, that is a great looking bow you received.  I too am glad to see you posting. 

Ajooter, that bend looks real good. 
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Offline Swampman

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3890 on: August 08, 2016, 10:18:05 pm »
David, those limbs look pretty even to me.  You could get the outer 3rds to come around more if you need them to.  Do you need to get anymore draw length out of it?  How are you sitting for draw weight right now?

Like I said, I think your limbs have a nice even bend right now.  Nice work. 
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Offline David Ewing

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« Reply #3891 on: August 08, 2016, 10:20:08 pm »
That pic isn't at full draw, but pretty close.
I am good on draw weight. Heck, I actually need to lower it some. It's about 60lbs. Want around 55.
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Offline ajooter

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3892 on: August 08, 2016, 10:25:45 pm »
What swampman said David...I'll take it at 60#...you don't need to lower it down   ;)
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Offline dylanholderman

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« Reply #3893 on: August 08, 2016, 10:26:58 pm »
i agree nice bend you have there David  ;D
how does the bow look on tool marks? you can easily lose 5lb just in cleaning up file marks and sanding it up.
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Offline Swampman

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« Reply #3894 on: August 08, 2016, 10:31:53 pm »
Quote from: dylanholderman on August 08, 2016, 10:26:58 pm
i agree nice bend you have there David  ;D
how does the bow look on tool marks? you can easily lose 5lb just in cleaning up file marks and sanding it up.

I would start getting rid of tool marks David and see where you are at.  Looking good.
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3895 on: August 08, 2016, 10:44:29 pm »
Excellent advise  ;D

David you're on your way to becoming what we all desire. Excellent work!! You keep up the fine work young man.

I hope you all realize this is exactly why we're here. Without your help neither David or myself will be able to finish this  >:D.

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Offline David Ewing

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3896 on: August 08, 2016, 11:28:17 pm »
It is somewhat smooth, but I need to clean it up a bit.
Thanks for the help guys! :)

Quote from: Fred Arnold on August 08, 2016, 10:44:29 pm
I hope you all realize this is exactly why we're here. Without your help neither David or myself will be able to finish this  >:D.
Hahaha
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Offline jeffp51

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3897 on: August 09, 2016, 12:36:00 am »
David it looks like you are holding it really low on the handle.  Your next task is to get the wood silky smooth.  Too many people get impatient on the finishing once the tillering is done.  the curve looks pretty darn good, and you are doing good work.  What you do between now and when you ship is what makes the difference between the real craftsmen on this site and those who just make nice shooting bows. (although there is nothing wrong with that, and some actually prefer the rough/primitive look) For me, this is the time to slow down, get to know every inch and grain in the bow and make something you will be proud of.  If it doesn't hurt a little to give it away, you aren't done yet.

Just my opinion.   
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Offline TimothyR

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3898 on: August 09, 2016, 01:32:26 am »
David. I think you nailed it man. Looks nice.

Ajooter. That is a sweet looker there! 
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Offline Marc St Louis

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3899 on: August 09, 2016, 07:48:18 am »
Some very nice bows posted here. 

I have to say, you guys must be a bit chatty to have this many pages in this thread  :)
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