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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: PEARL DRUMS on July 02, 2012, 09:32:06 pm

Title: First attempt at a molly
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 02, 2012, 09:32:06 pm: Here is my first attempt at an extreme molly, "Blackhawk"is the name. Thanks for the nudging to get me started on here, your a great friend Chris. The bow is from 20 yr old osage, 61" ntn, 54 @ 27". Its a 50/50 ratio with 12 3/4" lever's and 12 3/4" workers. It holds about 1" of reflex. The backing is common carp trimmed with black silk thread. The grip is deer skin tanned. The overlays are from the sawed off stave ends. The picture showing the levers has an 11/32 spruce shaft along side for comparison. I have no chrony, but its a screamer trust me.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 02, 2012, 09:34:20 pm: A few more. I went hog wild with my NEW camera!
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Post by: blackhawk on July 02, 2012, 09:46:16 pm: GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY!!!!!! ;D

Not only is that a gorgeous looking stick,but you unlocked ALL the potential from her.....dang that baby is working too

Im honored that ya named her after me..thanks buddy.... ;) ;D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 02, 2012, 09:50:54 pm: missed one!
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Post by: owlbait on July 02, 2012, 09:52:24 pm: How do you get all that work done, in such a short time, and keep making great bows? I like those carp skins!
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Post by: blackhawk on July 02, 2012, 10:24:57 pm: hmmmm?? wonder where ya got the blueprints from? and how did i get ahold of your secret recipe? >:D

thought id throw this in with your thread in case someone wanted to try there hand at this ;) 8) all the 13.5" numbered dimensions are suppossed to read 13.75"...adjust widths(wider) for less dense woods,or for different bow lengths/draw lenghts,draw weights...etc.....and the .700" thickness for the levers is just the starting point,and get reduced down at final tiller before shoot in cus thickness will vary with each stave

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0112.jpg)
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Post by: osage outlaw on July 02, 2012, 10:28:21 pm: WOW :o That thing is nice. Great job on it Pearly. I love that streaky osage. I've got to try one of those some day.
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Post by: lesken2011 on July 02, 2012, 10:29:29 pm: That camera is takin some great pics, Pearl. Oh, yeah, and the bow ain't so bad either! :laugh:
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 02, 2012, 10:33:14 pm: Looks nice and I bet it does shoot......Just looks plain fast.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 02, 2012, 11:14:25 pm: Quote from: owlbait on July 02, 2012, 09:52:24 pm
How do you get all that work done, in such a short time, and keep making great bows? I like those carp skins!

Just lucky I guess Mike!
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: coaster500 on July 02, 2012, 11:15:15 pm: Good Golly Miss Molly!!!!!

That is a beautiful thing there Drums!!!

How do you keep the limbs from taking a bunch of set with such a small amount of the length working? I had to ask because it's hard enough for me to do it with 70/80% of the limb working!!!
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 02, 2012, 11:21:12 pm: Quote from: coaster500 on July 02, 2012, 11:15:15 pm
Good Golly Miss Molly!!!!!

That is a beautiful thing there Drums!!!

How do you keep the limbs from taking a bunch of set with such a small amount of the length working? I had to ask because it's hard enough for me to do it with 70/80% of the limb working!!!

Great wood never hurt a thing Kip Winger!
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: coaster500 on July 02, 2012, 11:27:21 pm: :laugh:

Kip Winger has left the room ;)
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Post by: scp on July 02, 2012, 11:29:23 pm: Incredible achievement! 25.5" working limbs @ 27" draw length; still no apparent set so far. Makes one wonder whather it's a special wood or just a good design.
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Post by: country on July 02, 2012, 11:30:47 pm: Thats a looker....think I will put that on my list...need to finish a couple others I got started though ::)
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Post by: SLIMBOB on July 02, 2012, 11:46:12 pm: Really nice bow. No visible set at all from the pics. Nice job!
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Post by: criveraville on July 03, 2012, 12:34:46 am: Pearly I sure like that molly ;D That's a beauty. How do you like how it shoots? Man keep putting those bows out.

Cipriano
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: Badly Bent on July 03, 2012, 12:37:55 am: First class all the way around on that bow PD and it sure does look flat out fast. After seeing this and Blackhawks bl molly Im thinking I gonna have to attempt one of these someday. Hope I can make one half that nice when I do.
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Post by: Almostpighunter on July 03, 2012, 12:50:13 am: VERY nice! Love those Molly's!
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Post by: Holten101 on July 03, 2012, 03:38:10 am: Wow....50/50 ratio...never tried that, I wonder if wych elm will take that kind of bend, might have to make it broader *ponders.

Awsome bow.....but now I just HAVE to ditch my 1/3 ratio and try out that aggressive design:-)

Thanks.-)

Cheers
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Post by: Pappy on July 03, 2012, 06:08:09 am: Nice work,sweet bow. :)
Pappy
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Post by: bubby on July 03, 2012, 06:36:59 am: another sexy speed demon from the PD express, great bow as allways, Bub
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Post by: Dean Marlow on July 03, 2012, 07:56:24 am: That is a beauty. Never tried to make one like that before. It is on my to do list now. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 03, 2012, 08:14:32 am: Thanks everybody. Appreciate the comments. It was a fun build and its a ball to shoot.
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Post by: okie64 on July 03, 2012, 12:58:06 pm: Very nice PD. looks like a screamer, Ive never tried one at 50/50 ratio, now you got me thinkin bout it. :)
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Post by: Ifrit617 on July 03, 2012, 01:33:34 pm: Definitely looks real fast! love the skins.

Jon
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Post by: CTT on July 03, 2012, 01:53:15 pm: Looking good all gussied up. Nice job Chris.
I need to make me a left handed bow so I can shoot again. maybe it should be a molly.
Nice bow,

CTT
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: ErictheViking on July 03, 2012, 02:23:07 pm: Sleek looking speedster there PD. Great looking full draw and I really like the handle. Sweet stuff for sure.
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Post by: killir duck on July 03, 2012, 02:34:59 pm: awsome bow!!
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Post by: n2huntn on July 03, 2012, 02:36:30 pm: Belly looks toasted, did you heat reflex into it?
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Post by: danny f on July 03, 2012, 02:48:08 pm: great bow well done.
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 03, 2012, 03:25:28 pm: Quote from: n2huntn on July 03, 2012, 02:36:30 pm
Belly looks toasted, did you heat reflex into it?

No temper, just streaks in the wood. I started with about 2" of heated reflex and have about 1" now.
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: Gus on July 03, 2012, 04:34:22 pm: Love this one P.D.!

Been chasing out a bunch of Osage lately, while I bend this Dogwood Trade Bow into shape.
After that is done I think an Osage Molly using this design is next.
It will be my first Band Saw Bow!

Thank You for sharing!

-gus
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: DGF on July 03, 2012, 08:45:25 pm: Turned out great! The carp skins look sweet- I really like how you positioned them.

Dan
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: mikekeswick on July 04, 2012, 03:37:40 am: Great bow - but I guess you already know that....
I'm guessing no handshock at all? The stiff and light outer limbs make these GREAT shooters in my opion - no room for handshock :)
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 04, 2012, 10:55:31 am: Thanks Mike. Your right about the hand shock.very smooth .
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Post by: missilemaster on July 04, 2012, 12:36:11 pm: Beautiful Pearly, I bet she really sends arrows down range!!
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Post by: Will H on July 04, 2012, 12:39:37 pm: Just awesome man! Very well done :) those carp skins really set it off!
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Post by: david w. on July 04, 2012, 05:36:15 pm: Thats just beautiful. Love the carp
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Post by: H Rhodes on July 04, 2012, 10:19:18 pm: Nice! I bet that thing sure spits an arrow. Beautiful work - love the carp skins.
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Post by: soy on July 05, 2012, 12:02:45 am: What a looker pd...on a side notewhat is the diff. between a molly and a holme. I have one like that in hickory and i am confused on what is what, i know it explains it in tbb vol? Pg? But might as well ask here :D
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Post by: Rufledt on July 05, 2012, 02:04:00 am: That thing is seriously awesome.
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on July 05, 2012, 03:30:00 pm: You done yourself proud Pearly !!!!!

Good job my Friend !!

I have been chasing electricity and ice lately
there is wood down every where whole trees ripped out of the ground
No energy left to look to see if any of it is anygood !
I trust all is well up north since all your power trucks are down here helping out it was great to see them arrive !
Take care and keep it up !!
Guy
Title: Re: First attempt at a molly
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 06, 2012, 12:55:05 am: Thanks again everybody.appreciate the kind words. I enjoyed this build a lot.