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Offline half eye

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #705 on: February 01, 2016, 07:05:56 am »
Gutshot,
      If your close but it's still being stubborn, I believe if you get close to final you have a better chance of moving it. I aint seen your stave or had it in hand, just seems the less wood ya got to move the easier it would be to move it.....Hows that for "no help at all" >:D
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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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« Reply #706 on: February 01, 2016, 07:35:34 am »
That's why I was thinking too just wanted a 2nd opinion. So tonight the wood chips will be flying and it will go back to the jig with a little heat to persuade it.
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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #707 on: February 01, 2016, 07:42:18 am »
I've always had better luck bending after its pretty much floor tillered.
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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #708 on: February 01, 2016, 07:42:32 am »
At the moment I am thinking of a take-down lever arm bow for my guy.  I'm using a 4" wide, high crowned sapling which I have cut down to 2" wide at the fades, 65" ntn, any ideas how thick the limbs should be for a 50lb draw? Also, I have always gone hollow limb with hazel as I think it helps avoid crysals but is this a good approach for a lever-arm bow (don't wanna call it molle or holmegaard cos it won't be a replica)?
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Offline ajooter

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« Reply #709 on: February 01, 2016, 08:04:28 am »
Mud...weylin just built that had yew molly...so I'm sure it would work.

Rich....I almost got her in line last night went well past straight.  Should be able to get the rest with the tip thinning.  I have another bow to practice flipping tips on.
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Offline ajooter

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« Reply #710 on: February 01, 2016, 08:15:34 am »


This was prior to bending....I'll post the other tonight.  I want to get the limbs to come around a little then I'm gonna heat treat and hopefully flip the tips a little.
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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #711 on: February 01, 2016, 10:24:04 am »
Who posted they ordered goat rawhide? I can't find it or just overlooking it
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Offline ajooter

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« Reply #712 on: February 01, 2016, 10:26:17 am »
Ordered it yesterday gut.  I get it from Moscow fur and hide.  I cut it in 2" strips.  If you need it wider let me know...just pm me your address.
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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #713 on: February 01, 2016, 11:32:54 am »
Quote from: ajooter on February 01, 2016, 08:04:28 am
Mud...weylin just built that had yew molly...so I'm sure it would work.


don't suppose you know the link?  Can't find it :)
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Offline pincushin

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #714 on: February 01, 2016, 12:22:06 pm »
Quote from: ajooter on February 01, 2016, 08:15:34 am


This was prior to bending....I'll post the other tonight.  I want to get the limbs to come around a little then I'm gonna heat treat and hopefully flip the tips a little.
Thats Looking Sweet
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« Reply #715 on: February 01, 2016, 01:55:10 pm »
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Offline Drewster

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #716 on: February 01, 2016, 03:49:13 pm »
Well, finally got the little wife to take a few pics of me.



I got some work done on my stave Friday and have had it in my hot box since.  It needs to dry a few more day since it's loosing weight.  It was harvested last March but is not as dry as I thought.  I need to get a crook out of the handle area and will post a few more pics soon. 

It's great to see everyone making progress.  Keep it roll'in guys.
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #717 on: February 01, 2016, 03:59:42 pm »
I finished the first layer of sinew on the black walnut. I'm working on layer #2 and will post a pic tonight.
Drewster, good mug shot. I had the impression you were younger. You've got me beat by a year.
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Offline Urufu_Shinjiro

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #718 on: February 01, 2016, 04:06:02 pm »
Holy Smoke, leave the site for a weekend and this thread doubles in size, lol
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Offline Drewster

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« Reply #719 on: February 01, 2016, 04:49:54 pm »
Quote from: Fred Arnold on February 01, 2016, 03:59:42 pm
I finished the first layer of sinew on the black walnut. I'm working on layer #2 and will post a pic tonight.
Drewster, good mug shot. I had the impression you were younger. You've got me beat by a year.

Hey Fred, I'm no "spring chicken" but I've sure had fun learning to build wooden bows......kinda addictive :-)
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