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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Parnell on June 30, 2011, 10:03:32 pm

Title: Tradebow.
Post by: Parnell on June 30, 2011, 10:03:32 pm

Well, my first one took a dump on me.  Lifted a splinter where the riser was, picture  below.  So I started over with the same wood combination but decided to go with a bending handle.  I've made several of these bows, but this is my best so far, I think.  It's a bit overweight for the trade, but I've already brought it down quite a bit and it's shooting SUPER.  It's 67" and easily 60#, hick/ipe with buffallo tips.  Time to finish it up and put it in the mail, no time to spare!

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Post by: Matt S. on June 30, 2011, 10:10:40 pm

Sad to see the first one splinter, but that bendy handle bow looks great. Love the Ipe/Hickory combo! Nicely done, and just in time too! ;D

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Post by: half eye on June 30, 2011, 11:03:41 pm

now that sir, is a circle.....

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Post by: Elktracker on June 30, 2011, 11:18:16 pm

Perfect! well done!

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Post by: Keenan on June 30, 2011, 11:24:39 pm

Tiller is looking great! bet that is a sweet shooter. Well d9ne

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Post by: DEllis on July 02, 2011, 01:28:55 am

Looks very nice. Love those simple d bows.
Darcy :)

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Post by: Bowyer3 on July 02, 2011, 06:36:08 pm

Nice job - love that tiller.
Perry

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Post by: ErictheViking on July 02, 2011, 09:31:51 pm

sweet full draw shot Parnell. I love that combo for a bow, looks like a winner.

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Post by: Gordon on July 02, 2011, 10:35:20 pm

Perfect tiller on that one - can't ask for better than that.

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Post by: Arrowind on July 03, 2011, 02:26:51 pm

I agree.  The tiller is excellent.  I like the wood combo too.  Looks cool.  Nice job.

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Post by: Cameroo on July 03, 2011, 03:03:38 pm

Looks great Parnell!  Great tiller, and nice looking wood combo.  Just think, if the first one didn't lift a splinter, this one would probably not exist :)

I want one of those  ;D

Title: Re: Tradebow.
Post by: Parnell on July 08, 2011, 12:29:47 am

The bow was sent so keep an eye out!
Here are a few pictures of the finished bow.

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Post by: Timo on July 08, 2011, 12:36:33 am

Great bend on that one! ;)

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Post by: Parnell on July 08, 2011, 12:46:03 am

Thanks Timo and everyone.  Timo, I gave your racquet handle wrap a go.  Turned out pretty good and it is a comfortable grip.  Everything gets better each time its done, right?!
I'll miss that one, but looking forward to it being received.

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Post by: Elktracker on July 08, 2011, 04:01:11 am

That looks great your recipient will love it! I am starting tillering on my first BBI and was curious how much set your bow took?

Josh

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Post by: Pappy on July 08, 2011, 09:30:42 am

Looking good,very nice work on all aspects. :) :)
   Pappy

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Post by: Parnell on July 08, 2011, 01:13:37 pm

Thanks Pappy.
Elktracker, I've made probably 8 bows like this.  If the tillering goes smoothly they take around an inch, I've found.  I don't even consider it really, because bows like this can be very healthy and keep there speed even in really hot humid conditions. 
Even my first one that was about 3/4 an inch wide and 65" long, backed with a maple board is still shooting really well and has over an inch of set.
Hope yours turns out great.

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Post by: Elktracker on July 08, 2011, 01:23:53 pm

Thanks parnell  :D

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Post by: Will H on July 08, 2011, 02:01:15 pm

Thats a good lookin bow man! Tiller looks real good!  :) :) :)