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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: horatio1226 on November 12, 2013, 05:24:38 pm

Title: My second bow pics.
Post by: horatio1226 on November 12, 2013, 05:24:38 pm

This is the bow I just finished. It's my second serious attempt.Made from a hickory tree that I cut down and split with wedges and sledge hammer. 64" long. 50#@28". Backed with yellow timber rattlesnake skin. Antler tine arrow rest. Typical 2" to mid limb tapering to 1/2" tips. Seems a tad noisy. Any ideas as to what would cause that? Shoots nice with very little hand shock. Finished with about 2" set.

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Post by: bubby on November 12, 2013, 05:32:44 pm

look'slike it came out nice, those off kilter draw pics mess me up though, makes it hard for me to see the bend good for some reason, anyway good looking bow, bub

Title: Re: My second bow pics.
Post by: horatio1226 on November 12, 2013, 05:39:46 pm

Thanks. My son was running late for work on that draw pic. I'll get a better one later. Plus the pic came out too wide,almost like a fun house!

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Post by: Joec123able on November 12, 2013, 07:42:28 pm

Looks pretty dang good any way we can get a unstrung pic?

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Post by: Buckeye Guy on November 12, 2013, 08:32:00 pm

What kind of noise you hearing ?
Nice looking bow !

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Post by: Fred Arnold on November 12, 2013, 08:35:19 pm

Great looking bow Brian.  :)

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Post by: IdahoMatt on November 12, 2013, 10:43:05 pm

Fine looking bow.  Wish my second one looked that nice :).  Keep up the good work and post me as they come.

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Post by: Josh B on November 12, 2013, 11:08:58 pm

Very nicely done sir!  I'm a bit curious about the kind of noise as well.  Josh

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Post by: bowsandroses on November 12, 2013, 11:53:03 pm

Wish my second bow looked that good! Heck I wish any of my bows looked that good :-[ Oh well as long as they shoot, "right"? >:D Sweet looking bow, especially for a second. ;)

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Post by: Arrowind on November 13, 2013, 12:35:18 am

Good job! 

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Post by: horatio1226 on November 13, 2013, 07:35:18 am

Thanks for the compliments! I think that the shelf may be a little high because I made a small handle,causing some noise when the arrow passes. I have big hands. May just need a little tuning.

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Post by: tattoo dave on November 13, 2013, 08:05:06 am

That's an awesome #2!!! Nice work.

Tattoo Dave

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Post by: osage outlaw on November 13, 2013, 08:21:27 am

That is a very nice looking bow.  Very impressive for #2. 

Is your arrow hitting on the bow when you shoot it?  Look for any rub marks before or after your leather piece.  I've had some do that and make some noise. 

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Post by: Slackbunny on November 13, 2013, 09:49:25 am

I wish my second bow looked that good. Nice work!

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Post by: dwardo on November 13, 2013, 10:00:42 am

All these newbies coming on here with fantastic bows, makes me sick.  :laugh:

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Post by: Pappy on November 13, 2013, 10:10:48 am

Very nice,especially for a 2nd.  :)
  Pappy

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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 13, 2013, 12:27:52 pm

Good job on that stick o' hickory.

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Post by: BOWMAN53 on November 13, 2013, 01:34:22 pm

thats a damn fine bow.