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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: rps3 on June 12, 2020, 06:35:32 pm

Title: Something different for me
Post by: rps3 on June 12, 2020, 06:35:32 pm

I've never made a bow with this profile before, but the shape of the stave was asking for it. Almost zero handshock. I will try this type again for sure. Additionally, streaked osage has not been very good to me lately.

68" bow drawing low 50's at 29"  I left the tips a bit bulky because my friend who is getting this bow is not gentle with them, and needs 2 new knees and ends up using it as a "keep from falling" stick once in a while. I am very pleased with how it shoots.
(https://i.imgur.com/yUypWVB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/I580wTe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HExwNLJ.jpg)

Title: Re: Something different for me
Post by: rps3 on June 12, 2020, 06:37:25 pm

(https://i.imgur.com/RC4hrcE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pLXJ9vi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/r4OJ91c.jpg)

Title: Re: Something different for me
Post by: NewBowyer on June 12, 2020, 07:50:54 pm

I like that braced profile and the tiller looks good. Love the tip overlays too. But it does look like you cut the rest on the wrong side!

Title: Re: Something different for me
Post by: rps3 on June 13, 2020, 02:15:29 pm

Thanks newboyer, I'm guessing your a lefty.

Title: Re: Something different for me
Post by: NewBowyer on June 13, 2020, 02:46:20 pm

Nope, just looked at the pics wrong!  ::) My error! I thought pic#2 was the belly; didn’t look carefully enough.

Title: Re: Something different for me
Post by: BowEd on June 13, 2020, 05:18:16 pm

Just what the doctor ordered type of stave and then bow.

Title: Re: Something different for me
Post by: Will B on June 14, 2020, 06:32:45 am

That’s a great looking bow and just my draw length/weight. Great job!

Title: Re: Something different for me
Post by: rps3 on June 14, 2020, 03:03:44 pm

Thanks Ed, and Will. It would be best to get another inch draw out of it. My friend could do it. We'll see how it goes.

Title: Re: Something different for me
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 14, 2020, 03:07:39 pm

Looks good. Very nice. Jawge