Can't get started in making a bow

[rps3]

I like my nock point 3/8 to 1/2 above center, where is yours set? I remember closing one eye and "aiming" when first starting out with a stickbow. With time and practice, you will get better, and where you aim and where you hit will actually be the same spot. How bout some pictures of you at full draw.

[PEARL DRUMS]

Meaure to center and make a mark 2" above that. That mark is where your arrow rests on your hand. Shoot with one finger above the arrow and two below. Your knock point goes ABOVE the arrow. Your arrow should be about 1/16" above horizontal at the knock end. The arrow and string should be almost 90 degrees to each other.

[Bitterguy]

Here is two pics of me at full draw(without the advice stated earlier

[bubby]

look's like a bow , nice job, bub

[rps3]

Looks great, congratulations. I look forward to getting a hickory stave in your hands, might even talk me into parting with a piece of osage too. Let me know when you are ready.

[Bitterguy]

I'm lookin forward to it rps, just got to wait until we get some actual spring weather! And i'm not quite done yet, gotta get her all nice and shiny and give her a leather handle and her own string complete with serving and some of them fancy yarn string silencers

[Bitterguy]

One last thing before I name, sign and finish it. You said not to touch the back, is it okay for me to sand the back for the finish?

[twisted hickory]

I didnt get to sanding it yet. I need a bigger target though haha. I'm not sure if its me or the bow, but from about 5 yards away i have to aim about 1-2 feet down to hit where i want to hit. Due to some unfortunate gust of wind and me figuring out that i had to aim low I broke off another 2 tips, im gonna need a factory to keep up with the amount im breaking 

Next you will be learning to make you own arrows out of red osier cause arrow shafts can be expensive.

[Roy]

Bow looks nice, congrats.

[bubby]

yes sand the whole bow with at least 220

[Bitterguy]

Would sanding it 80 -150 -220 -0000 steel wool. Like I did the front work?

[Stringman]

Keep in mind the purpose of sanding the back is just to smooth it out. So if you get aggressive with the 80 grit you could remove quite a bit of wood, and you don't want that. Just take it easy on the back and go to it.

Sounds like you got this bow finished, Congrats!! Now, for the next one... 

Scott

[chertle]

Ya'll just kept me entertained this morning with my coffee! I read through the whole thread! How exciting to get the knowledge and support from the guys on this site!! I am looking forward to seeing how you dress up your bow in the final pic my hat is off to you gentlemen for your patience and help!!! Congrats on your first bow!!!

[Bryce]

That's a good looking bow right there!

I've been following this thread since it started, and this thread is a perfect example of how a new bow maker can come in ask questions, get answers and FOLLOW the advice given. And get a very nice bow out of listening to experience.
Not hearing 'well I'm experimenting' just bc you don't want to listen, was a nice change

Very well done bitter! Iam truly impressed.

Hats off to you gentlemen who took the time to assist this fellow.

[H Rhodes]

Outstanding!  Way to go "not so bitter anymore guy"!