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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DennisM on July 12, 2012, 03:47:42 pm

Title: First bow
Post by: DennisM on July 12, 2012, 03:47:42 pm

I have been lurking and learning on this site for about a year.  I built this bow for my wife, its a red oak board bow.  It is 61" NTN
1 1/4" at the fades, tapering to 3/8" at the tips.  I backed it with silk [old necktie].  I wanted it to be in the 30-35 lb range.  It pulls 30 lbs at 29'.  My wife's draw is only 26' but I tillered it out to 29 so I could shoot it also. Now I will have to tackle the staves I've had curing, 2 Crepe Myrtle and 1 nice osage.  Pics are not great but here the are.

Title: Re: First bow
Post by: DennisM on July 12, 2012, 03:51:11 pm

here's a couple more

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Post by: Newindian on July 12, 2012, 04:01:11 pm

Looks good :), I've never had much luck with red oak.

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Post by: lesken2011 on July 12, 2012, 05:06:30 pm

Nice job, Dennis. I know the missus appreciates it. Glad to have you!!

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Post by: TRACY on July 12, 2012, 05:24:08 pm

Looks like you did a great job from where I sit!

Tracy

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Post by: Del the cat on July 12, 2012, 05:39:12 pm

Lookin' good, that's bending hard but true.
Del

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Post by: DuBois on July 12, 2012, 06:08:46 pm

Hey, that looks real nice! I am new to this site and trying to figure out how to post to the entire community? Do you know how?
Also, I have thought about using a neck tie as you did. Do the seams matter any?
 Again, very nice!

Title: Re: First bow
Post by: DennisM on July 12, 2012, 07:20:09 pm

Thanks all, I finished shooting it in today, over 150 arrows so far.
It looks like its going to hold together, so I'm gonna finish it.  It tales 2 1/2'" of set right after unstringing but comes back to 1 1/2" after it sets. 

Title: Re: First bow
Post by: randman on July 12, 2012, 08:25:23 pm

You did a fine job on that piece of oak. I like using ties because they already have a design and they are inexpensive at the thrift store.

Title: Re: First bow
Post by: soy on July 12, 2012, 09:32:59 pm

It ties together nicely >:D congratulations and welcome!