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Offline helmet

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vinemaple bow
« on: May 12, 2018, 08:38:04 pm »
Here is a vinemaple bow, 60lbs at 26". NTN 62". It has about 90 degree twist in the limbs so was pretty challenging to tiller. I know its not pretty but it shoots good and took less than an inch of set. I used fast flight string and it dug deep into the nocks, so I carved them down and put on deer antler tips. I really like VM but it is a tricky wood! :BB
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Offline helmet

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2018, 08:39:48 pm »
Here is the FD :NN
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Offline Swampman

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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2018, 08:47:42 pm »
I disagree with you.  You say it isn't pretty but I think it looks great.  Full draw looks real good.  You did a nice job tillerring with that twist. 
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Offline helmet

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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2018, 08:59:54 pm »
Thanks swampman! Here is a link to it shooting.

https://youtu.be/1iRkjLqMiBQ
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Offline Taxus brevifolia

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2018, 10:15:43 pm »
This is wonderful
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Offline Bryce

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2018, 01:10:17 am »
Good work.
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2018, 10:19:55 am »
     Great example of a bow with prop twist and full of character getting the job done...Like that wiggly tip at the end...
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Offline BowEd

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2018, 10:25:42 am »
+1 what Don commented about.I have a few with prop twist that shoot fine and are my favorites.Nice work on your vine maple bow.
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Offline Redhand

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2018, 11:21:13 am »
Good looking bow.
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Offline leonwood

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2018, 03:24:54 pm »
That might be ugly for someone who likes those mass produced fg stuff which all looks the same but to me this is pure beauty. Nice job on that crooked stick!
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Offline helmet

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2018, 08:16:03 pm »
Thanks guys. I would not have attempted making a bow out of this piece, but I was inspired by the balance in hand discussions and the no set tillering method. I have work to do on both but appreciate the threads on these topics a lot.
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Offline Pappy

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2018, 05:47:02 am »
Nice job on a challenging stave, well done. :)
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2018, 06:42:28 am »
Nice job helmet. I just love em "just a little on the trashy side " as long as they bend and shoot good all the extra wiggles and bumps are pleasing to my eyes.
Nice bend, nice wiggles, nice bow.
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Offline stickbowbeard

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2018, 10:12:01 am »
Great looking bow! Impressive work dealing with that twist!
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Offline bookworm

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Re: vinemaple bow
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2018, 10:15:49 am »
WOW! That is a gorgeous bow!Character bows are my favorites, because you know THAT didn't come from a factory. Great job!
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