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Offline david w.

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My new bow
« on: April 06, 2008, 02:56:04 pm »
Here is my new bow.

It is red oak board.  it pulls in the upper 50s @ 28".  it screams an arrow. i mean it really fast.
it is 2" wide at midlimb and the last 15" taper to 3/8" at the nocks.  it is 66" ntn

it is backed with linen and painted black. i stained it dark walnut.  it is finished with deft.

i love this bow.
sorry iam a terrible picture taker the pictures dont do it justice

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Offline david w.

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Re: My new bow
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2008, 02:57:38 pm »
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Offline John K

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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2008, 03:00:41 pm »
Looks real nice !
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Offline Hillbilly

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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2008, 03:12:29 pm »
Looks good, David.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: My new bow
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2008, 03:12:39 pm »
You're right, the pictures do not do it justice. That is a wonderful bow!
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Offline david w.

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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2008, 03:15:15 pm »
thanks everyone so right now im 3 for 3 havent had one brake yet but i take pains in my bows. i wish you could see it in person
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Offline Justin Snyder

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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2008, 03:20:00 pm »
Looks like a great bow David. I hope you will excuse me being a little critical. The top limb appears to be bending just a little more right at midlimb.  It appears that the top limb has taken a little more set than the bottom.  I think it is because of the extra bend at midlimb. I'm not trying to knock your bow because it is really good, but when a few guys started pointing out little things on my bows it really helped me improve.   Justin
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Offline david w.

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Re: My new bow
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2008, 03:23:01 pm »
your absolutely right the top limb took more set than the bottom and it is bending more at midlim.
Critizm is welcome it will only help

the tiller isnt perfect but i am happy with it it flings an arrow fast and straight. i would love to take it hunting
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Offline Justin Snyder

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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2008, 03:26:22 pm »
The tiller is real close to perfect.  I would say that the bottom limb is perfect.  You should use it as  a reference on your next bow.  Justin
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Offline david w.

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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2008, 03:31:06 pm »
i will definately do that thanks

i need to find other bowyers in my area to learn from especially when i work up enough nerve to make one froma stave :o
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Offline NOMADIC PIRATE

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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2008, 03:53:48 pm »
You can feel the excitment in you post,..isn't it a great feeling ?

Well done, I'm sure you'll enjoy that bow, ...and you shoud.
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2008, 05:18:40 pm »
Nice Bow, David. And to think only a few months ago you were wondering if you could! ;)  Well, you have! 8)    Pat
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: My new bow
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2008, 05:22:58 pm »
nice bow you got there.  dont fear those staves, you'll do just fine. once you start on staves you'll be hooked on them- Ryan
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Offline Kegan

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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2008, 07:16:01 pm »
Excellent bow- a real beaut! I think the third bow I made that held was about 20# :D.
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Offline rebelrecurve

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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2008, 07:31:31 pm »
Nice bow David, congrats!
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