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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: helmet on May 12, 2018, 08:38:04 pm

Title: vinemaple bow
Post by: helmet on May 12, 2018, 08:38:04 pm

Here is a vinemaple bow, 60lbs at 26". NTN 62". It has about 90 degree twist in the limbs so was pretty challenging to tiller. I know its not pretty but it shoots good and took less than an inch of set. I used fast flight string and it dug deep into the nocks, so I carved them down and put on deer antler tips. I really like VM but it is a tricky wood! :BB

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: helmet on May 12, 2018, 08:39:48 pm

Here is the FD :NN

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: Swampman on May 12, 2018, 08:47:42 pm

I disagree with you.  You say it isn't pretty but I think it looks great.  Full draw looks real good.  You did a nice job tillerring with that twist. 

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: helmet on May 12, 2018, 08:59:54 pm

Thanks swampman! Here is a link to it shooting.

https://youtu.be/1iRkjLqMiBQ

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on May 12, 2018, 10:15:43 pm

This is wonderful

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: Bryce on May 13, 2018, 01:10:17 am

Good work.

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: burchett.donald on May 13, 2018, 10:19:55 am

     Great example of a bow with prop twist and full of character getting the job done...Like that wiggly tip at the end...
                                                                                                                                                                             Don

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: BowEd on May 13, 2018, 10:25:42 am

+1 what Don commented about.I have a few with prop twist that shoot fine and are my favorites.Nice work on your vine maple bow.

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: Redhand on May 13, 2018, 11:21:13 am

Good looking bow.

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: leonwood on May 13, 2018, 03:24:54 pm

That might be ugly for someone who likes those mass produced fg stuff which all looks the same but to me this is pure beauty. Nice job on that crooked stick!

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: helmet on May 13, 2018, 08:16:03 pm

Thanks guys. I would not have attempted making a bow out of this piece, but I was inspired by the balance in hand discussions and the no set tillering method. I have work to do on both but appreciate the threads on these topics a lot.

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: Pappy on May 15, 2018, 05:47:02 am

Nice job on a challenging stave, well done. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: bjrogg on May 15, 2018, 06:42:28 am

Nice job helmet. I just love em "just a little on the trashy side " as long as they bend and shoot good all the extra wiggles and bumps are pleasing to my eyes.
Nice bend, nice wiggles, nice bow.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: stickbowbeard on May 15, 2018, 10:12:01 am

Great looking bow! Impressive work dealing with that twist!

Title: Re: vinemaple bow
Post by: bookworm on May 15, 2018, 10:15:49 am

WOW! That is a gorgeous bow!Character bows are my favorites, because you know THAT didn't come from a factory. Great job!