Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: kinkfeather on July 28, 2010, 11:30:05 am
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kinda like kens bow.my bow will be 64" nock to nock.7"riser 1 1/2" fades 1" wide handle by 4" lenght.limbs 2" wide fade to 1/2" tip.i am shooting for 45/50 lbs@ 27"draw.the whickness on limbs 7/16".all my bows are built with hand tools no power tools at all.slow an easy on this one.i do not want to get all crazy on this one.kink
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good luck joe keep postin pics
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2(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af111/kinkfeather/1279581163.jpg) pics all the work on this bow is by hand no power tools at all.kink
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I'd get a little more taper on the thickness of those fades, don't want it popping off. Other than that, good start :)
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what did you use for most of the wood removal? a plane?
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i agree with Kegan , and it looks like your well on your way to a fine bow!
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Looks a damned fine start to this old man too. Be carefull talkin to that "Ken" guy....next thing ya know your going be buildin some of them rocket launchers like he does ;D Addictive aint it?
rich
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lol , nothin wrong with a telephone pole launcher >:D, i've been lucky to have good teachers !
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i use a draw knife for most of the wood.wood chisel on handle.i use only hand tools.going 3/8" thickness on limbs if it is not enought lbs i will pike it.the fades on the handle need to be thinner.i will post a pic again when that is done.thanks kink
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If you haven't tried it yet, cutting kerfs with a hand saw and then taking the thickness down with a chisel is about the easiest method for cutting fades I've found, even better than using a saber saw. I cut the kerfs with the hand saw and then knock most of it down with a hatchet these days, but the chisel is still cleaner :)
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had to pike it not enought lbs 63" from tip to tip.scrape one limb to zero tiller.it is probably the best bow i have made.topped out 46lbs @ 27".i believe this is my hunting bow.yesterday i was 4 1/2 hrs on 1 limb with a draw knife an 1 1/2 hrs on the other.i need to spend my time now on shooting an scouting my hunting grounds.be ready deer hunting slow an easy.this will be a special season for me because the last 4 yrs battleing cancer.not too many hunting seasons left got to be ready.kink
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Attaboy, Kink. Keep at it!
You are really making progress now.
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sounds good joe , post us a pic when ya can i would like to see it.
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looks good joe . hope you get some meat with that one !
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ken,what do you think.do you think i need to back it.i do not have rawhide but what wood i back it with that would work.would i need to take the poly off for the glue to seal good.what if i used linen on it or is that too weak.i would hate too lose this one.kink
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okay,glued 3 layers of drywall mesh an one layer of linen on the back with tb2.do you all think that is enought insurance.the question is how much poundage do you think it added if any.#2 will stain stick to tb2 glue or will i have to paint it.or maybe make a camo bow sock.kink
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joe i think thats plenty of insurance , and it will change the weight a little but shouldnt be bad. as far stain sticking to tb2 it will be off color .
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ken,do you think it will add 5 lbs i hope so.do you think a stain will be lighter color if so thats fine.i have a dark brown.i really do not want to paint.when i get done i will post a pic.kink
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joe i would think with three layers it would be atleast five lbs. and the stain will show lighter on the glue so you should be fine
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last finish on bow will post a pic tomorow.time to start shooting,scouting,an hunting.so bow building is over this year i guess.i have shot this bow before i backed it.it shot good an tiller was good.but i do not know how many pounds it added.all my bows from now on will be backed with something for insurance.thanks a lot guys for the knowledge.it has been so hot here in kentucky i did most of my work in the kitchen.my wife for 45 yrs is shour glad i am done this year.but she never really complained.she was as much in to bow building as i was.got to think of meat for the freezer from now on an enjoy my fruits of my labor.i am very fortunate i can hunt all the time an have my health too.kink
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from left to right the first 4 i made the last 4 steve martin made but they were not self bows,have a good hunting season my pa buddies.kink