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Offline mntale

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Done
« on: January 24, 2009, 10:16:24 pm »
I finally got it done.

Made from a red oak board from Home Depot. 70" tt, 56# at 28". I got the handle a little thin so I glued on a piece in front and ended up with a semi reverse handle arrangement. It's backed with strips from a silk scarf donated by my wife. Finished with Tru Oil. It shoots really smooth with no hand shock at all. This has been a long time coming and I couldnt be happier! I've learned a lot from you guys since I've been coming here. Thanks to all!

Mark

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Offline Kegan

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Re: Done
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2009, 10:20:58 pm »
Looks very nice :)! Very interesting riser section too.
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Badbill

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Re: Done
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2009, 11:04:01 pm »
Hey congratulations! Feels good doesn't it? ;D
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Offline sailordad

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Re: Done
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2009, 11:10:17 pm »
very nice looking bow,tiller looks good.

one question though,why did you find it neccassary to add that piece of wood to the back of the handle?
was it just a comfort thing or did it feel like it was bending and you didnt like that?
just curious ???

either way,it looks good,nothing real fancy but thats how i like them.

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Offline mntale

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Re: Done
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2009, 12:10:43 am »
I took the inset part of the handle in pretty far and it felt to me like it was bending a little so after all the time I had in it I wanted to be safe rather than sorry. I know it looks weird but I have really big hands anyway and it fits well. I still have to cover it in leather and do the arrow shelf but I just wanted to show it off. I cant wait for judo point time!


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Offline DanaM

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Re: Done
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2009, 08:27:55 am »
Congrats on your first bow, looks good :)
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Done
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2009, 10:18:38 am »
Wow! Excellent tiller. Congratulations! Jawge
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Re: Done
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2009, 11:08:13 am »
Very nice bow.  Tiller's spot on!
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Offline sailordad

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Re: Done
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2009, 11:22:56 am »
Quote from: mntale on January 25, 2009, 12:10:43 am
I took the inset part of the handle in pretty far and it felt to me like it was bending a little so after all the time I had in it I wanted to be safe rather than sorry. I know it looks weird but I have really big hands anyway and it fits well. I still have to cover it in leather and do the arrow shelf but I just wanted to show it off. I cant wait for judo point time!


Mark

ya i have yet to get used to the feel of a bendy handle,most my bows that i make have a little bit of a riser like that too.unless the person i am going to give it
to asks for a thinner one.i like the feel of a bigger handle,been wrenching for so long now its hard to feel the smaller handles to know if i have a good grip on them,and sometimes this old mechanic hands just dont want to close that far either lol.

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Offline shamus

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Re: Done
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2009, 12:10:16 pm »
very nice job on the tiller.  You ahve the eye for it.  :)
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Re: Done
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2009, 02:38:17 pm »
Nice!
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Offline PeteC

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Re: Done
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2009, 02:51:33 pm »
Great lookin' bow mntale.You did a good job! God Bless
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Offline Okie

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Re: Done
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2009, 08:13:07 pm »
Good looking bow. Nice tiller. Handles not bad either...it's original. :)
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Done
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2009, 09:11:10 am »
Nice job,tiller looks great.
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Offline John K

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Re: Done
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2009, 11:13:53 am »
Super job !
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