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Offline John Scifres

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Re: going for bankruptcy
« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2016, 12:41:52 pm »
I get it.  I once did a buildalong for "No Chance".

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Offline sieddy

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« Reply #16 on: March 24, 2016, 12:46:41 pm »
I loved the last one mate and will look forward to seeing the next one!  :D
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« Reply #17 on: March 24, 2016, 12:57:12 pm »
Are we supposed to push the "Notify" button when people are doing particularly outside-the-box bow builds or is that just for really offensive stuff?  :o :o :o

Eric, I have no idea what that notify button is for either.

hitting that button is to somewhat 'subscribe' to the thread/discussion. i believe you'll get a notification when someone replies something new to the particular thread; but not necessarily a notification for each post after that initial notification. once you revisit the thread, i believe it'll reset the notification trigger.

Offline Jim Davis

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« Reply #18 on: March 24, 2016, 01:17:51 pm »
Just click the button and read what it says. Sorry to offer such a simple suggestion.....
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: going for bankruptcy
« Reply #19 on: March 24, 2016, 03:04:48 pm »
Sleek, I hope the best for your bows if you like them,, thats all that matters,, I would like to know how they perform, I don't think you have posted any chrono results or maybe I missed it,, it would be nice to compare the design you are working on with other designs,, I like a short bow to hunt with as well, and understand that, I just shoot a short bow,, with a shorter draw,, even a 40 inch sinew back,, that draws 20 inches( I shot it through a chrono and it will kill a deer but does not shoot that hard for its draw weight) I have been comparing chrono results since the first MOJam, and it is fun for me to see what different bows can do :)

Offline bubby

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« Reply #20 on: March 24, 2016, 04:06:04 pm »
Have at it sleek, here's my unsolicited two cents worth if you do it do it right with sinew and horn if you want it to last😉
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Offline Badger

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« Reply #21 on: March 24, 2016, 04:21:56 pm »
Eric, I have no idea what that notify button is for either.

  Sleek accuracy is a problem on short bows for a number of reasons that all tend to aggravate one another. Finger pinch, they tend to stack at the end so very slight changes in draw length can affect trajectory quite a bit. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy making and shooting shorties because they are fun, I prefer them for rabbit hunting. I use about a 23" draw though went hunting rabbits in the bush. Do you remember Tom Mills from Pasadena. He was pretty good with shorties and he also used a short draw with them.

Offline sleek

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Re: going for bankruptcy
« Reply #22 on: March 24, 2016, 04:30:15 pm »
Have at it sleek, here's my unsolicited two cents worth if you do it do it right with sinew and horn if you want it to last😉

There is no doubt to the truth of that statement. But i believe strongly i can do the same with just wood.
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Offline sleek

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« Reply #23 on: March 24, 2016, 04:36:16 pm »
Eric, I have no idea what that notify button is for either.

  Sleek accuracy is a problem on short bows for a number of reasons that all tend to aggravate one another. Finger pinch, they tend to stack at the end so very slight changes in draw length can affect trajectory quite a bit. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy making and shooting shorties because they are fun, I prefer them for rabbit hunting. I use about a 23" draw though went hunting rabbits in the bush. Do you remember Tom Mills from Pasadena. He was pretty good with shorties and he also used a short draw with them.

Yes I recall him, but it has been some time sense I have seen him. Wasnt he a paleoplanet guy? 
Regarding finger pinch,  I haven't noticed it to be uncomfortable.  Perhaps pat, eric, or kohn would make a comment on how the pinch is on it. Of course,  its only 26, not 28 like this will be. The recurve tends to stop stacking from being an issue.

If I get good shooters, I should send you one and see what your opinion is on it.
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Offline sleek

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Re: going for bankruptcy
« Reply #24 on: March 24, 2016, 04:37:26 pm »
Sleek, I hope the best for your bows if you like them,, thats all that matters,, I would like to know how they perform, I don't think you have posted any chrono results or maybe I missed it,, it would be nice to compare the design you are working on with other designs,, I like a short bow to hunt with as well, and understand that, I just shoot a short bow,, with a shorter draw,, even a 40 inch sinew back,, that draws 20 inches( I shot it through a chrono and it will kill a deer but does not shoot that hard for its draw weight) I have been comparing chrono results since the first MOJam, and it is fun for me to see what different bows can do :)

It was too windy and cloudy last weekend. Maybe soon I can get a chance to chrono them.
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Offline sleek

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Re: going for bankruptcy
« Reply #25 on: March 24, 2016, 05:07:30 pm »


If there is a difficult part about this type of build, its the fade deflex.
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Offline bubby

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Re: going for bankruptcy
« Reply #26 on: March 24, 2016, 05:12:47 pm »
Probably help a bunch if you go bendy and build the handke up with cork
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Offline sleek

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« Reply #27 on: March 24, 2016, 05:15:06 pm »
Im sure it would bubby, if my goal was just to pull a short bow back far. But I want a stiff handle. I will get it, just need to get the techniques down.
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Offline PatM

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Re: going for bankruptcy
« Reply #28 on: March 24, 2016, 05:41:15 pm »
I still don't understand why you aren't following the proven method Lukasz showed ?  ???

Offline bradsmith2010

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« Reply #29 on: March 24, 2016, 05:54:24 pm »
well ok, I think hickory, might hold up better and easier to bend, thats why the make rocking chairs out of it,,