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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sharpend60 on February 04, 2012, 04:54:17 pm

Title: 2 piece bows
Post by: sharpend60 on February 04, 2012, 04:54:17 pm

I've got a hankering to do a a take down, 2 piece.

There must be 6 billion junipers right outside my front door. The only issue is finding a strait piece. There are a ton of great 40 inch pieces and few 60 inchers. I like it a bunch so far, much easier to work than my old stand bys.

Advise me on a take down set up.
Things to consider...

Cost vs. availability vs. ease of use vs. coolness.

What would you want?
From both a builder and a users perspective.

Title: Re: 2 piece bows
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 04, 2012, 06:46:14 pm

Two metallic sleeves of sorts is about the only type I have seen for selfbows. Im n ot sure how many options in price or style you have?

Title: Re: 2 piece bows
Post by: sharpend60 on February 04, 2012, 07:10:20 pm

I dunno.
Ive seen all sorts of wacky stuff with glass bows. Just curious if there were any other options.

Title: Re: 2 piece bows
Post by: Bevan R. on February 04, 2012, 07:15:31 pm

There was a thread here? or on TG. A guy built his own sleeve using FG cloth.

Title: Re: 2 piece bows
Post by: broketooth on February 05, 2012, 08:53:48 am

i used the small metal sleeve from 3 rivers archery. it added a lot of mass to the bow's handle. it just took more prep work. i really liked the results and wont hesitate to build another in the future

Title: Re: 2 piece bows
Post by: broketooth on February 05, 2012, 09:00:42 am

here are a few pics(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/broketooth/2piecetakedownfirsttry005.jpg)(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/broketooth/2piecetakedownfirsttry004.jpg)(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/broketooth/2peiceselfbowfirsttry003.jpg)(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/broketooth/2peiceselfbowfirsttry008.jpg)(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/broketooth/2peiceselfbowfirsttry006.jpg)

Title: Re: 2 piece bows
Post by: coaster500 on February 05, 2012, 01:59:39 pm

broketooth, I got to try that....  I like a bow that travels well, sweet :)

Title: Re: 2 piece bows
Post by: Bryce on February 05, 2012, 07:27:04 pm

Beautiful!

Title: Re: 2 piece bows
Post by: madcrow on February 06, 2012, 01:16:28 am

Here is the link to the fg cloth takedown.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,8511.msg168814.html#msg168814