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Offline shofu

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first bow
« on: June 24, 2017, 11:31:18 pm »
Hi everyone.  I have been part of the conversation for a few months now and finally finished a bow that didn't break...
It came out super light (like 18lbs!) but it shoots great (500 arrows  through) and I have lots of kids and I learned lots.
Thanks especially to DC for the OS stave, Tree Ninja, Blaine, and Marc St Louis for help and encouragement.
I have broken 4 or 5 and have 4 or 5 more started...
 69" NTN hollow limb design 1"diameter Ocean Spray with deer antler tips (3/8"), hemp wrap handle, black tea stain, Saicos hard wax oil finish and zero string follow
Thanks for welcoming me to this community and letting me share and learn and be part of it all. Hopefully link works
Cheers,
George
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George

Offline bjrogg

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Re: first bow
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2017, 12:04:57 am »
Nice looking bow shofu, looks like everyone is smiling. I'm betting it's not your last.
Bjrogg
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: first bow
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2017, 07:50:38 am »
I love it! Keep it up and that poundage will increase with time.  :)
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: first bow
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2017, 07:54:08 am »
You got the hard part figured out, nice tiller.
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Offline DC

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Re: first bow
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2017, 10:43:47 am »
Good job George. Like PD said.
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Offline shofu

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Re: first bow
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2017, 11:20:07 pm »
Thanks guys for your support! Can't wait to get a hunting weight bow and post the next one!
Cheers,
George
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Offline penderbender

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Re: first bow
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2017, 12:47:00 am »
Sweet stick George! Cheers- Brendan
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Offline GlisGlis

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Re: first bow
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2017, 05:27:45 am »
It's a nice primitive bow
next one will be stronger  (SH)
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: first bow
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2017, 08:30:07 am »
Very nice tiller. Congratulations! Jawge
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Offline DuBois

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Re: first bow
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2017, 08:47:35 am »
That is a beauty. Very nice tiller. You sure it's only 18#? Good to have a helper huh?
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: first bow
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2017, 12:32:22 pm »
Congratulations!  Your helpers look good, too.  The one in red may need a shorter bow, though :)!  I hope my first try turns out that good
Hawkdancer
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Offline Bob Barnes

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Re: first bow
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2017, 12:46:07 pm »
great job!  It's even better being made out of a more unusual wood...  :BB
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Offline DC

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Re: first bow
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2017, 03:04:53 pm »
I'm wondering about the 18# too. It looks like a lot of OS to only be 18# even with the hollow limbs.
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Offline BowEd

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Re: first bow
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2017, 05:19:10 pm »
Very nice tiller on your bow.I've got to try one of those hollow limb designs yet.
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Offline shofu

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Re: first bow
« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2017, 12:40:35 am »
bjrogg - I really like your bows and value your opinion -definitely not the last if I can stop breaking them!
upstate - ditto for you! I look at all your stuff.  Some guys I don't know (well, actually I don't know anybody), but I have to value those that consistently post insightful posts! And I love your bows
pearl drums - see above x3 my wife thinks I have a man crush on you
Brendan - cheers! you are on the coast? would love to connect.  I have been watching your OS thoughts I now think it is best worked fresh ( what a PITA to hollow seasoned!) thoughts?
Jawge - that means a lot! You are one of the first bowyers I followed and I always check your opinion even when it doesn't agree - I appreciate that!
GlisGlis, Hawkdancer, Bob barnes, Dubois, Beadman - haven't read enough to know you guys but I will look out for your posts! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.  I am loving this community.  My daughters are great helpers and my photographer too!
DC - happy birthday and thanks for the stave and getting me started.
not sure about the 18#, that is my first time measuring draw weight.  Have had solid groupings at 35metres with arrows spined for 40# bow so might be a bit stronger?
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Cheers,
George
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