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Offline sharpend60

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2 piece bows
« on: February 04, 2012, 04:54:17 pm »
I've got a hankering to do a a take down, 2 piece.

There must be 6 billion junipers right outside my front door. The only issue is finding a strait piece. There are a ton of great 40 inch pieces and few 60 inchers. I like it a bunch so far, much easier to work than my old stand bys.

Advise me on a take down set up.
Things to consider...

Cost vs. availability vs. ease of use vs. coolness.

What would you want?
From both a builder and a users perspective.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: 2 piece bows
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2012, 06:46:14 pm »
Two metallic sleeves of sorts is about the only type I have seen for selfbows. Im n ot sure how many options in price or style you have?
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Offline sharpend60

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Re: 2 piece bows
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2012, 07:10:20 pm »
I dunno.
Ive seen all sorts of wacky stuff with glass bows. Just curious if there were any other options.

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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: 2 piece bows
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2012, 07:15:31 pm »
There was a thread here? or on TG. A guy built his own sleeve using FG cloth.
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Offline broketooth

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Re: 2 piece bows
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2012, 08:53:48 am »
i used the small metal sleeve from 3 rivers archery. it added a lot of mass to the bow's handle. it just took more prep work. i really liked the results and wont hesitate to build another in the future
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Offline broketooth

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Re: 2 piece bows
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2012, 09:00:42 am »
here are a few pics
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Offline coaster500

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Re: 2 piece bows
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2012, 01:59:39 pm »
broketooth, I got to try that....  I like a bow that travels well, sweet :)
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Offline Bryce

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Re: 2 piece bows
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2012, 07:27:04 pm »
Beautiful!
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Offline madcrow

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Re: 2 piece bows
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2012, 01:16:28 am »
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