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Offline Gregoryv

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Re: Red oak board bow
« Reply #30 on: February 14, 2020, 07:13:07 am »
I am new to this.  You are looking for the grain running parallel to the bow.  Like opposite of a stave?  And you get the boards from the hardware store?  I would like to try this.  Is there a good board bow build along here anyone knows of?
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Offline Gregoryv

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Re: Red oak board bow
« Reply #31 on: February 14, 2020, 07:30:02 am »
Hey and also what are the measurements of the with and taper of your bow?  Do you keep the outer part of the limbs stiff?  I am waiting for staves to season and would LOVE to make a bow similar to that.  It is stunning... oh and you used a heat gun and a form to reflex before tillering? 
Thank you,
Greg
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Red oak board bow
« Reply #32 on: February 14, 2020, 07:39:58 am »
Look in the How To's and Build along section, 4th thread down. No better instruction to be found IMO.
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Red oak board bow
« Reply #33 on: February 14, 2020, 08:56:44 am »
Man, that's about the best looking red oak board bow I've seen.  Those tips are great.
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Offline mmattockx

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Re: Red oak board bow
« Reply #34 on: February 14, 2020, 09:53:37 am »
Ryan,

That is absolutely gorgeous. What finish did you use? Did you stain it before sealing?


Thanks,
Mark
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Offline Stixnstones

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« Reply #35 on: February 14, 2020, 10:43:24 am »
Prolly the sweetest board bows I've ever seent... nothing against board bows, this one is just beautiful.
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