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Offline bow101

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Recent Maple Takedown
« on: April 24, 2015, 07:27:54 pm »
Its 67 NTN ;did not weigh it I thinks its around 38#.  Riser is maple and white oak. Limbs are 3 lams of maple backed with linen.  These things are difficult to build and stay together in one piece. I'm going to concentrate more on 1 piece bows. Tillering is a nightmare, I used 1 tapered lam on the back.  I have 2 sets of limbs for this riser.  About 70 shots thru it.  Took maybe 3/8" of set.  The draw is so smooth.......... 8)
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Offline bubby

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Re: Maple Takedown
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2015, 08:01:25 pm »
Looks nice
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Maple Takedown
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2015, 08:08:13 pm »
Nice work.  You could raise the brace height a bit.
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Re: Maple Takedown
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2015, 12:18:20 pm »
Quote from: Pat B on April 24, 2015, 08:08:13 pm
Nice work.  You could raise the brace height a bit.

Thanks guys,  the brace looks lower than what it is from the angle.  Its 5 1/2"  normally I dont go higher than 6"
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Recent Maple Takedown
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2015, 12:48:53 pm »
With suck a long stuff part in the middle is brace it a bit higher. It'll shoot a little quicker maybe due to higher tension
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Offline bow101

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Re: Recent Maple Takedown
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2015, 01:05:40 pm »
Quote from: Blaflair2 on April 25, 2015, 12:48:53 pm
With suck a long stuff part in the middle is brace it a bit higher. It'll shoot a little quicker maybe due to higher tension

1/2" more brace wont do a heck of a lot.  My limb pads are only 7dgs. most guys build them at 11dgs. and I built in very little reflex.  What I'm saying is if the pads were 11dgs. having a 7" brace height same as mine having only 5 1/2" brace.......

 A wooden takedown has to be built different than a FG bow.  This design for wood is under a great deal of stress compared to a 1 piece design.  I have built a few and now I'm understanding the dynamics of this type of build albeit wood.  I can now call it my own.  ;)
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Offline sieddy

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Re: Recent Maple Takedown
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2015, 01:29:48 pm »
So cool I love the finish on the limbs! :)
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Recent Maple Takedown
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2015, 02:31:14 pm »
The style isn't really my thing, but it looks well executed.
Nicely done!
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Offline bow101

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Re: Recent Maple Takedown
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2015, 01:25:33 pm »
Thanks Wiz.  I have attempted a few self bows mostly from saplings, just have not worked out.  Maybe some day  building laminated bows from store wood is my thing at this moment.  I design the bow in many configurations and styles this is what makes it a challenge for me and a learning experience.  I like all bows just not the Wheelie type.  :) they are more of a machine.
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Re: Recent Maple Takedown
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2015, 02:04:00 pm »
A handmade wood bow with natural backing is always good eh! As we're out there shooting!  :D
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