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Offline stuckinthemud

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4050 on: August 16, 2016, 02:55:51 pm »
Not sure this photo is any better but if you guys are happy that's fine with me cos  I am struggling to see anything that won't tidy up when I take out the tool marks :D  This one is 24" draw

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Offline stuckinthemud

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4051 on: August 16, 2016, 05:22:06 pm »
Just a quick question, how close to perfect do you go smoothing off all the tool marks before you do a final heat treatment?
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Offline hammertime

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4052 on: August 16, 2016, 06:15:53 pm »
Looking way better stuck....bring it outside in the sunlight and look it over....I usually put on a coat of teak oil right after the heat treating process because at that point it will really soak in to the cell structure of the wood...just a thought-Hammertime
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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4053 on: August 16, 2016, 06:22:57 pm »
I came home to my wife complaining about having to carry a long tube in her car from the post office....my heart started racing....yup I am the proud owner of an ajooter bow! and yes it looks AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks so much for all your hard work it looks very well done and I can't wait to string her up and fling some arrows....pics will being coming shortly she sure is a beauty- Hammertime
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Offline mwosborn

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4054 on: August 16, 2016, 07:23:37 pm »
Congrats Hammer!  That is a nice bow.  Looking forward to pics!

DK & Stuck - bows are coming along and looking very good!  Way to go guys!
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4055 on: August 16, 2016, 07:45:38 pm »
Stuck, that bow looks great. Just out of curiosity, why would you heat treat it? Heat treating can effect the tiller. Are you taking it past the 24" draw?

Congrats hammer! That was a sweet bow, let's see sme more pic!

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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4056 on: August 16, 2016, 07:52:40 pm »
I would heat treat it.  May change things a tad but you should firm it up a bit tempering it.
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Offline ajooter

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4057 on: August 16, 2016, 08:28:34 pm »
Glad you like it Hammer!!!  Do me a favor and check the draw weight when you get a chance just for my piece of mind.  I think that bow has the potential to gain some weight over time as well.
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4058 on: August 16, 2016, 08:39:50 pm »
Andrew, tiller is looking good. Looks like you're getting real close to your guys draw and specs. I wouldn't heat treat it unless needed.
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Offline hammertime

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4059 on: August 16, 2016, 08:50:28 pm »
OK light was fading fast and no one around for good pics but here are a couple teasers
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« Reply #4060 on: August 16, 2016, 08:56:06 pm »
Those were my first shots this bow shoots great! quiet as a church mouse and smooth as butter! Beautiful antler tips red dyed onback and awesome handle inlays....Thanks again ajooter-Hammertime
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Offline ajooter

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« Reply #4061 on: August 16, 2016, 09:05:47 pm »
Your welcome Jeff...I'm glad it shoots for ya!
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Offline Swampman

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4062 on: August 16, 2016, 09:33:33 pm »
Congrats Hammertime.  That is a great looking bow you got there and it looks like a great shooter.  Another great bow received in this great trade.

Ajooter, you made a great bow.
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Offline Dakota Kid

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4063 on: August 16, 2016, 09:57:51 pm »
Got my tiller issues fixed up, didn't take much. It feels like it could still use some breaking in, but I'm at the high end of my guys weight right now 65#. It could just be the extra reflex I'm not that used to.  The limbs are half the thickness of my plan A rock elm but twice the draw weight. :D

 I shot a few arrows at 3/4 draw and it's a frikin beast. I'll work the limbs for a couple hours then I'm gonna start putting the makeup on her. I like the decorations I did on the rock elm, so I'll probably just copy them unless some unforeseen inspiration hits.  I'll post a few pics when she's ready for the ball.
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Offline Loope

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #4064 on: August 16, 2016, 10:03:53 pm »
I've been tied up for several days and just logged on and had quite a few pages to go through to catch up.  This has been fun, and even though I have already given and received, I am still enjoying watching the progress.  There are some nice bows still being made!
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