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Offline 89JeepYJ

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My first bow
« on: April 03, 2016, 12:24:57 am »
At last I finally (sorta) finished my first bow. I can tell it needs some more work, but it's almost done. It's bush honeysuckle which I have read makes a decent bow. It's approximately 52" nock to nock and it has a natural deflex in it when unstrung. I've drawn it over a dozen times and so far it's holding up. I just need to make a proper string for it after I get some stringmaker's wax. To top it all off, I've got some honeysuckle arrow shafts to go with it.

It's been a satisfying learning experience for me.

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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2016, 08:14:39 am »
Looks good for a number one. You're right it does need a little work. I think you got a little bit of a hinge working, about mid top limb. Doing good so far, be patient. I'm sure others will chime in with some input. Welcome to PA.

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2016, 08:18:58 am »
Good first attempt so far...im sure you learned a lot from it...try and fix the tiller on it as best ya can,and then go make another!!!  ;)   
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2016, 08:40:51 am »
The bottom limb looks really good. If you could get that top limb area from the fade and up about a foot bending a bit more I think you will have it.
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2016, 08:24:27 pm »
nice for your first,, keep at it,,and have fun :)
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2016, 08:52:17 pm »
Nice 1st bow but it does need to bend more off the upper handle putting a lot of stress on that hinge area. Might have to lose some draw wieght but it will probably save your bow.
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Offline Stick Bender

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2016, 04:26:43 am »
Looks better then my first a little more tweeking & you will have a nice bow
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Offline Will B

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2016, 08:01:06 am »
Nice 1st bow.  Welcome to the addiction.
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Offline 89JeepYJ

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2016, 02:18:11 pm »
Don't let the side view fool you though, it's oddly shaped, but I got the nocks lined up best I could.



I ordered a bow scale so I could find out what the draw weight is, but it feels like it's 50-55# at about 26in draw. Maybe less than that.
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