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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Slackbunny on February 26, 2012, 09:26:40 pm

Title: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Slackbunny on February 26, 2012, 09:26:40 pm
Just finished up a maple backed cherry bow I've been working on for a while. Its 62" ntn, 1.5" wide. It pulls 50lbs at 24" but I draw it to 28", so I'm guessing its around 55-60lbs at my full draw. I really need to get a scale that goes above 50lbs. It's got a tung oil finish on it and I plan on adding a few more coats before its completely done. It was inspired by a bow done by Matt S, and a big thanks goes out to him for helping me out getting started. Pics aren't great but they were the best I could do with my cheap camera and poor lighting. Any constructive criticism is welcomed. It took about an inch and a half of set, which I am okay with. I havn't shot an arrow out of it yet, but it feels pretty sweet to draw.

(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q611/Slackbunny/DSC00122.jpg)
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(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q611/Slackbunny/DSC00116.jpg)
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q611/Slackbunny/DSC00113.jpg)
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q611/Slackbunny/DSC00110.jpg)
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edit: pics actually don't look too bad now that they are blown up in the thread. On my image veiwer they looked like crap.
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: seabass on February 26, 2012, 09:30:41 pm
i think it looks great buddy,Steve
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Sparrow on February 26, 2012, 09:36:09 pm
Fine looking bow ! Excellent finish work there.  '  Frank
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: bubby on February 27, 2012, 03:39:19 am
nice bow, Bub
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 27, 2012, 08:48:09 am
Nice clean work on those tips and backer glue lines. Thats the key to longevity in hard backed bows after the tiller is cool.
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Pappy on February 27, 2012, 10:10:31 am
Good looking bow,tiller looks nice.Well done. :) :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Matt S. on February 27, 2012, 10:16:28 am
That turned out great! You did a fine job there sir :)
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Slackbunny on February 27, 2012, 10:30:26 am
Thanks for the comments guys. I'm really happy with how it turned out.
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: lesken2011 on February 27, 2012, 10:44:52 am
Good job! Fine lookin bow!
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: MoNative on February 27, 2012, 12:02:56 pm
Looks great! Nice job.
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: coaster500 on February 27, 2012, 12:16:50 pm
Very clean looking work!!

Great job :)
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Slackbunny on February 27, 2012, 01:48:46 pm
Next time I'll remember to glue it up with a reflex. The set wasn't bad on this bow but I bet I could have cut it in half by putting the bow in reflex. I think I'll be adding recurves to my future projects as well.
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: ErictheViking on February 27, 2012, 02:02:47 pm
Always thought that a maple backed cherry would work great. maple being lower in sg then hickory or bamboo not overpowering the belly. sweet work on that one.
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Slackbunny on February 27, 2012, 04:23:45 pm
Looking at it now I almost wish I had added a little something more to the riser, a strip of maple or black walnut. Seems like it needs an accent of some sort. Maybe I'll add on some sort of arrow rest or handle wrap.
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Mangeur de lard on February 27, 2012, 07:00:32 pm
Nice bow! for us on the east coast, that maple backed cherry is the perfect mock-a-yew! no need to be jealous of the westcoasters wood supply anymore.

Looks smooth and quick!
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Elktracker on February 27, 2012, 07:08:14 pm
Great work! Looks nice all around!

Josh
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Slackbunny on February 27, 2012, 09:31:27 pm
Quote from: Mangeur de lard on February 27, 2012, 07:00:32 pm
Nice bow! for us on the east coast, that maple backed cherry is the perfect mock-a-yew! no need to be jealous of the westcoasters wood supply anymore.

Looks smooth and quick!

It sure feels like its gonna be a quick bow. I can't wait for the snow to melt so I can go out and shoot it some.
Title: Re: Maple Backed Cherry Bow (pics)
Post by: Josh B on February 27, 2012, 09:44:12 pm
sweet tiller and clean lines!  What more could a bowyer want?  Josh