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Offline WarBird

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My first bow
« on: February 08, 2013, 10:29:32 pm »
This is my first bow, it is a mollegabet style long bow out of red oak (didn't want to use a better/more expensive wood on my first one just in case). It is only about 35# and 28" draw but it shoots nice. A little stiffness in the upper limb but hey, it's my first go. My next one will be an osage recurve as there is osage all over the place around here so I should be able to snag a good stave easily. Anyone have luck with a 3 piece recurve? Not sure if I want to do a solid bow next or a 3 piece with osage limbs and a more rigid wood for the handle. Suggestions/opinions?
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Offline ionicmuffin

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2013, 10:31:43 pm »
can we see a full draw? looks good to me!
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Offline Ozzy

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2013, 10:36:22 pm »
Got to love the first one look nice :D :D
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Offline WarBird

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2013, 10:39:51 pm »
Here is a full draw (ignore the poor form...). This is before more tillering to try and work out some of the stiffness.
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Offline Dvshunter

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2013, 10:44:50 pm »
Congratulations on a cool first bow.
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Offline David_Daugherty

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2013, 11:10:16 pm »
Congratulations on your first one.  I hung my first one up on the wall in my man cave, lol.
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2013, 11:15:53 pm »
Congrats, the first one is always the hardest. My first didn't even shoot lol.
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Offline WarBird

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2013, 11:22:38 pm »
Thanks guys. There was certainly some serious learning going on with it, now I can't wait to start the next one. Damn it's addicting...
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2013, 11:32:39 pm »
Yeah very addicting  >:D don't be shy about asking for help, there are no dumb questions and everyone on here will help you as much as possible.
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Offline Keenan

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2013, 11:56:46 pm »
Congratulations on your first bow. Welcome to PA as well. Glad to see you are well on your way into the world of Primitive Archery. Don't hesitate to ask questions if you need help
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Offline Newindian

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2013, 12:01:13 am »
Congrats on the first, how wide are the tips?
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Offline WarBird

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2013, 12:01:55 am »
Thanks guys! I definitely won't hesitate. You ever try to do a recurve in 3 pieces? The limbs with osage and the handle with a more rigid wood? Or do you think it best to use a solid construction and use a riser instead?
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Offline WarBird

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2013, 12:05:51 am »
Quote from: Newindian on February 09, 2013, 12:01:13 am
Congrats on the first, how wide are the tips?

They were originally 2" until I got my string and realized that the loops were for a traditional long bow style so I had to knock em down to 1/2". I was worried at first but it is very strong still.
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Offline bigbird583

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2013, 12:09:18 am »
Well your braver than I.  I love that style bow but was to chicken to try it first.  Well done.

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Offline Newindian

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2013, 01:48:21 am »
Sounds like you want to make a modern take down. I wouldn't recommend mankind a recurve for your second bow, or a take down. In my opinion there really isn't Mich point in a three piece if you want it to be easier to transport try a two peice
 
Quote from: sine_morte on February 09, 2013, 12:01:55 am
the handle with a more rigid wood? /quote]

It dosnt get much more rigid than osage
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