Author Topic: new longbow (Read 8089 times)

nvstickbow · « **on:** February 20, 2008, 04:12:39 am »

Well I finally took the time to start a new project. It has been about two years since the last time that I was able to complete a bow and I'm afraid that it has been too long. I decided that I was going to try a hickory backed ipe elb style bow this time and see what came of it. It is 1 1/8" wide at fades tapering to 3/8" at the string grooves with pin nocks. 72" ntn and I am guessing about 60-65@28". Had to glue on some leather build up material for the grip area as it was a little too thin to be comfortable when I shot it. I will see if I can get the wife to get a full draw pic tommorrow. Shot a few arrows out of it this afternoon and really like the way that it shoots. First bend in the handle bow that I have built.

Pappy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2008, 06:59:52 am »

Looks good at brace and like the tips.Looking forward to more pictures of the finish and
full draw.

Pappy

nvstickbow · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2008, 01:59:58 pm »

Full draw pic taken this morning.

DanaM · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2008, 02:04:14 pm »

She looks good ya done a great job. Congrats

snedeker · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2008, 02:16:00 pm »

A fine tiller

Dave

Jesse · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2008, 02:35:01 pm »

That looks really good. Did you induce any reflex? How much set did it take?
looks like the kid is also impressed.

Jesse

jamie · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2008, 03:10:57 pm »

wicked nice

nvstickbow · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2008, 03:13:49 pm »

I just glued it up straight. I didn't want to make it any more complicated than I had to . This is the fifth bow that I have tried to build and the first backed one that I have been successful with

. The last two that I attempted to build were backed and blew up when I got them to about 20" draw

. I think that the glue joints weren't the best and I may have been in too much of a hurry to start tillering after I glued them up. Got a little discouraged and didn't build anything for a while. It is great to have a successful one done now. It has about one inch of set immediately after unstringing. Took it back out this am to shoot a little more and couldn't be happier with the way that she shoots. The other two bows that I have built have been flatbows and I have always wanted an ELB style so this is even better in that aspect. I think that the next one I will try to induce a little reflex.

michbowguy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2008, 05:40:53 pm »

pure simplicity.handsome bow brother.
wow.

Justin Snyder · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2008, 06:20:36 pm »

Pretty nice looking bow. Justin

Sidewinder · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:58:29 pm »

That arc of circle tiller is very atractive. Great job. Glad your back in the saddle. Danny

mamba · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:23:05 pm »

I wouldn't want to be on the recieving end of that arrow.Great job.

Rich Saffold · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:54:28 pm »

Very fine work NV! Your daughter looks thrilled as well

Nothing like a leather wrap to make that grip comfy..hazards of skinny bows

Rich-

Wulamoc · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:24:01 am »

Nice looking weapon!!! Good job! Wells

Traxx · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2008, 04:03:44 am »

Good work.
How ya likein the bendy handle style?

Primitive Archer