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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: stallion27 on April 23, 2009, 11:59:22 pm

Title: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on April 23, 2009, 11:59:22 pm

This is a hickory backed ash reflex deflex bow. It pulls about 60lbs at 29 inches. 68 inches in length.

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Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on April 24, 2009, 12:00:55 am

Finished strung bow, taper on the limbs looks nice from this angle if I do say so myself.

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Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on April 24, 2009, 12:02:04 am

kept it simple with the handle, just rounded it over. Not extremely comfortable, but it makes it easier to put back on the tree.

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Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on April 24, 2009, 12:03:31 am

the lower limb doesn't have the reflex that the upper limb has and that is a bad angle, but at that point I got tired of tillering it so I decided to live with it.

Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on April 24, 2009, 12:04:12 am

pre-danish oil finish

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Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: knightd on April 24, 2009, 12:06:08 am

Looks like it wont be long and you will be putting the wrap on that one.. ;).. Looks good..

Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on April 24, 2009, 12:08:15 am

brother shooting...picture from other side

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Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on April 24, 2009, 12:11:00 am

Thanks knightd, I've shot about 200 arrows through it and I haven't seen any compression fractures or whatnot on the ash. So, I am calling it a success haha. We have more bows on the way so I will post pictures if they work, or I will post a picture of a fire and you will know what happened.

Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on April 24, 2009, 12:13:31 am

Arrow rest and handle, nothing wrong with keeping it simple.

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Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: DanaM on April 24, 2009, 07:21:29 am

Looks good stallion and welcome to PA :)

Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: GregB on April 24, 2009, 08:47:24 am

Turned out really nice, good job and welcome! :)

Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: OldBow on April 25, 2009, 12:53:05 pm

Good looking bow. Hickory backed Ash ought to be a great combination. Bookmarked, too, for April Laminate Bow of the Month participation.

Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on April 25, 2009, 02:56:47 pm

Thanks guys! I appreciate the kind words. I am considering wrapping the handle with something, probably just leather, but I wanted to get some thoughts or other ideas.

Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on April 25, 2009, 07:33:34 pm

Tear drop shaped felt over arrow shelf.

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Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: Aosda on April 29, 2009, 12:39:58 am

Nice and simple, I like it.  Good work and congrats on your first success.  Keep 'em coming.

Tavis

Any chance of pics with the danish oil finish?

Title: Re: First time bow success hickory backed ash reflex deflex
Post by: stallion27 on May 04, 2009, 05:34:10 pm

thanks Tavis, the second picture is actually one with the finish on it. and the shooting pictures are the finished bow. it didn't come out very dark, just a little reddish hue to the wood.

Eric