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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ksnow on April 07, 2012, 11:04:11 pm

Title: Back in the game
Post by: ksnow on April 07, 2012, 11:04:11 pm

Hello all,
After quite a few years off,I have finally gotten back into primitive archery. I never knew how much I missed it until I loosed the first arrow from a brand new bow. It is red oak, from a board. 72"ttt, 70"ntn, stained and finished with tru-oil. The string is my first attempt at a flemish twist.  Hope you all enjoy.

Kyle Snow

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: TRACY on April 08, 2012, 12:15:42 am

Looking good Kyle! Kinda like reuniting with an old friend so to speak.

Tracy

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: k-hat on April 08, 2012, 12:34:26 am

Welcome back!!  Kinda like ruffles potato chips . . . you'll always come back for more!!

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: WoodBenderDW on April 08, 2012, 12:44:55 am

It looks pretty good.  If you don't mind me asking, what is the width and thicknesses?

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: lesken2011 on April 08, 2012, 12:45:38 am

Glad to have you back! You sound like me....after being out of it for about 15 years, I found my way back and wondered why I ever left.

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 08, 2012, 11:35:34 am

Very nice and welcome back! Jawge

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: ErictheViking on April 08, 2012, 01:07:36 pm

Looks like a beaut!

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: ksnow on April 08, 2012, 06:55:41 pm

It is from a 3/4 board, 1 1/2 inches wide to 12" from the tips, and tapers to 5/8 ate the tips.  Just under 1/2 inch at midlimb.  Thanks for the compliments guys.

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: tattoo dave on April 08, 2012, 10:04:27 pm

Sweet bow! Good to hear you getting back at it!

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: Slackbunny on April 08, 2012, 11:36:21 pm

Looks good. Whats the draw weight?

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: Josh B on April 09, 2012, 02:30:55 am

Looking good!   Josh

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: Pappy on April 09, 2012, 10:47:46 am

Welcome back ,nice bow. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: JW_Halverson on April 09, 2012, 06:06:16 pm

"you can come back, baby, rock-n-roll never forgets!"  Wood bows are just as forgiving, maybe even more so.

Welcome back to the fold!

Title: Re: Back in the game
Post by: ksnow on April 09, 2012, 10:24:50 pm

Thanks for all the kind words guys.  She draws a sweet 46# at 26".  Spent the weekend putting a handle on and shooting.  I love these long bows.