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Offline NOMADIC PIRATE

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2008, 05:31:58 pm »
You Tennesse boys are funny, one day I gotta come visit, and hunt some deer with you guys ;)
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2008, 06:14:05 pm »
What about backing it with rawhide?
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Re: My first bow.......(pics)
« Reply #17 on: March 25, 2008, 10:02:08 pm »
....O.K., this is how I'm gonna back it.

one layer of thin silk, than one layer of thin cotton, this should make it bulletproof, even with all the run of it should hold (I hope ;D ;D)

I'm hoping the 2 glue lines and 2 fabric layers will work a bit in retaining some reflex too :)
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Re: My first bow.......(pics)
« Reply #18 on: March 26, 2008, 06:51:28 am »
How about this,

both last nite and tonite tempering the bow I had beads of moisture surfacing, I can't remember ever reading a thread where someone mention this on tempering board bows.

Has it happen to you ?

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Re: My first bow.......(pics)
« Reply #19 on: March 26, 2008, 02:36:13 pm »
Your in Hawaii Bro ther are beads of moisture on everything ;D :D Just caught this one and she's looking sweet, good luck with it Manny. Sounds like a good approach with the backing. Don't know what to say on the beads, never had that befor.  Keenan
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Re: My first bow.......RED OAK (pics)
« Reply #20 on: March 31, 2008, 09:07:53 pm »
TEMPERED, REFLEXED AND BACKED, ...now the scary part starts,....TILLERING :o :o





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Offline huntertrapper

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Re: My first bow.......RED OAK (pics)
« Reply #21 on: March 31, 2008, 09:29:28 pm »
wow, thats a neat backing, really like that. the hogs ya hunt will think a tigers near. :)
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Re: My first bow.......RED OAK (pics)
« Reply #22 on: March 31, 2008, 11:19:37 pm »
Wow I sure do miss Hawaii! Haven't been there the last two years.
When you compare your outdoor pics with DanaM's there's no question where I would like to be.
Also, I had to stop shooting arrows outside because we have had so much new snow the last few days.
Looking forward to seeing your final product.
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Re: My first bow.......RED OAK (pics)
« Reply #23 on: April 01, 2008, 12:53:32 am »
She's bending so nicely on the tree that I was almost tempted to yank her to full draw...better not ;D

Question:....I forgot,.... long string shows stiff or week tips ?

thanks
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Re: My first bow.......RED OAK (pics)
« Reply #24 on: April 01, 2008, 05:21:19 am »
TTT,...stiff or week with long string ?, I REALLY CAN'T REMEMBER ::) ::)


Don, next time you're in the islands give us a call.
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Re: My first bow.......RED OAK (pics)
« Reply #25 on: April 01, 2008, 07:23:14 am »
Ant sure,only use long string until I get the tips out to 7 or 8 inches then I put it to a short brace.
 and go to the tiller tree. Someone will come on soon I would bet and tell you.Looking good.
You changed your name,thought this was someone new. ;D ;)
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: My first bow.......RED OAK (pics)
« Reply #26 on: April 01, 2008, 10:08:15 am »
The long string can make the tips look stiffer than they actually are, I had one that looked good on the long string but when I braced it it was whip-ended. I try to get them off the long string sooner now. That's looking great, Manny.
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Re: My first bow.......RED OAK (pics)
« Reply #27 on: April 01, 2008, 12:18:10 pm »
Yup I agree with Hillbilly....I was always taught and noticed more bend in the inner third with the long string so you want to make sure that the tips look stiff.  Cool fabric...is that the cotton or did you find printed silk that color?
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Re: My first bow.......RED OAK (pics)
« Reply #28 on: April 01, 2008, 04:39:59 pm »
I thought it was stiff,...thanks guys, I'll get her to brace as soon as I have a chance

Cotton it is stiknstring
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Re: My first bow.......RED OAK (pics)
« Reply #29 on: April 01, 2008, 05:49:04 pm »
...like others said, makes the tips seem stiffer than they really are.

I like the backing - does it match your surf board?  :D
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