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Title: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 16, 2008, 11:22:00 AM

For those who have never build their own bow,hope your next trophy might well be shot by your own handcrafted bow ,even though I didn't have any outdoor shooting experience .  :banghead:    ;)    (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02BTbuild010.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 16, 2008, 11:40:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild004.jpg)
Rosewood santos = pau ferro.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 16, 2008, 11:42:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild001.jpg)

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild005.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 16, 2008, 11:55:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/1088.jpg)
  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/849-1.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Jedimaster on February 16, 2008, 12:22:00 PM

Lookout!  I think Hera's getting inspired!  I hate whatever that was bored a hole in a nice block of wood.  I bet you'll figure a way to use it anyway.  Love to see your work.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 16, 2008, 12:29:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbr-shedua-re-sq13.jpg)
Here is the original design.My favor

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/TD005.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 16, 2008, 12:31:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Jedimaster:
Lookout!  I think Hera's getting inspired!  I hate whatever that was bored a hole in a nice block of wood.  I bet you'll figure a way to use it anyway.  Love to see your work.

Danny

The wood block I received was defective. It came with a through worm hole. I have to try to use the best of beautiful grain of the wood and avoid the hole at the same time. I think that's what "read wood" means.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 16, 2008, 01:02:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild010.jpg)

   (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild012.jpg)

I think that worm hole will cut off in window work.( I'm not 100% sure.if not,I can repair that defect)

(( May be that worm hole is a good natural sight bushings hole.  LOL))

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: brettlandon on February 16, 2008, 01:52:00 PM

Hera, you are "reading the wood" in a wise way.  That hole will either complement the bow, disappear in the sight window or be covered by the rug and strike plate (maybe an insert on the out side for a quiver).  This is a fun build-along.  Thanks for posting it!  :bigsmyl:  

-Brett

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Louutah on February 16, 2008, 02:22:00 PM

Alway look forward to these.....

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 16, 2008, 10:46:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild009.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 17, 2008, 07:58:00 AM

Angle 1 = angle 2
It's not easy without bandsaw.I have to do it carefully when I cut it by pull saw and sander.
  (http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/6964/92793431ba2.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: whitebuffalo on February 17, 2008, 09:05:00 AM

Lookin good bud

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Chisler on February 17, 2008, 10:28:00 AM

You have my full attention Hera!!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Widowbender on February 17, 2008, 11:13:00 AM

I'll be tuned in again, for sure!!   :notworthy:  

David

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 17, 2008, 11:24:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild012-1.jpg)
In this picture, original shaft design seem 1" above the deepest grip(correspond to center line),but I prefer 1/2".

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 17, 2008, 11:33:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild013.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 17, 2008, 11:36:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild015.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 17, 2008, 11:37:00 AM

Knife eraser !

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild018.jpg)

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild019.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 17, 2008, 11:50:00 AM

Why I lower that distance? In my callow opinion,it will get more power and balance if arrow close to the center line.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Wulomac on February 17, 2008, 12:15:00 PM

I always enjoy your build alongs. You are indeed an artist!  Wells

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: philippelobo on February 17, 2008, 12:22:00 PM

Hera, be careful with the Santos, pretty, heavy, ....but toxic too . I had to stop bows building, after I've done an ILF riser with Santos .The riser is in my garrage, I can't touch exotics woods now ....and so sorry about

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Bodork on February 17, 2008, 12:37:00 PM

I'll be checking in alot to watch your progress.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: LEOPARD on February 17, 2008, 07:33:00 PM

Glad to see another build along Hera!   ;)   Thanks for sharing! I'll be watching closely as usual!   :D    :thumbsup:      :campfire:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 18, 2008, 10:35:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongA013.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 18, 2008, 10:41:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongA020.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 18, 2008, 10:43:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongA018.jpg)

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Wedge let the saw work easier.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 18, 2008, 10:47:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongA021.jpg)

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Done .

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Curtis Haden on February 18, 2008, 10:48:00 AM

whew!!!     :notworthy:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 18, 2008, 11:00:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongA025.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 18, 2008, 11:40:00 AM

Damage and greasy 0.045" parallel natural boo lamination

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongA031.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: philil on February 18, 2008, 12:48:00 PM

Very interesting Hera!
Do you use inch or cm bolts/inserts?

Impressive saw work again   :notworthy:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Razorbak on February 18, 2008, 01:00:00 PM

you are amazing..is this gonna be a recurve or longbow 3pc.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: 2Knives on February 18, 2008, 05:56:00 PM

Another great build along!
I'm glued to my computer again...you do amazing work!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 18, 2008, 07:04:00 PM

Hey Art

This is a 3pc recurve.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 18, 2008, 07:08:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by philil:
Very interesting Hera!
Do you use inch or cm bolts/inserts?

Impressive saw work again     :notworthy:  

Hey Philil

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/484.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Robhood23 on February 18, 2008, 08:23:00 PM

This is great stuff. I love following this thread!!!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: oddan on February 18, 2008, 09:01:00 PM

More,,,,,,,,,,,,,,More....I love it. Keep up the good work. Out Door Dan

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: madness522 on February 19, 2008, 07:03:00 AM

Hera you so amazing work with a pull saw.  I can't cut that straight of a line with a band saw!!  When you say the bamboo is defective what did you mean?  Defective and not good for a lamination or just some cosmetic thing?

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 19, 2008, 07:45:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongB002.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 19, 2008, 10:10:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by madness522:
  When you say the bamboo is defective what did you mean?  Defective and not good for a lamination or just some cosmetic thing?

Barry

I only have clear glass,it will be ugly if the damage  and greasy strip under clear glass  :banghead:   .in the other hand,I didn't have other thin strip as the riser inlay,so....  :(

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 19, 2008, 10:12:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild0802047.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 19, 2008, 10:23:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongB007.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 19, 2008, 10:25:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongB012.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 19, 2008, 10:36:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild0802062.jpg)

   (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild0802064.jpg)

Let's call it a day.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: philippelobo on February 19, 2008, 12:49:00 PM

Very nice work Hera !!!!

Take care

Phil

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on February 19, 2008, 02:20:00 PM

Hello Hera; Thank you for another great build along, it's very nice of you to include us ( tradgangers) via pics in your bow building. I'm again following this build with interest. I have however a question concerning the use of the 2 bamboo laminations in the riser accent stripes. Do you have any concerns about the bamboo's  strength ?? I've never built a bow so i cannot offer an opinion  as to whether bamboo is strong enough to hold the riser together. Perhaps some one versed in bow building can offer some advice. just interested and concerned. Great build Hera!
                                  Sergio

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Lookinforlunkers on February 19, 2008, 11:22:00 PM

Thanx Hera, can't wait to see this one finished

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 20, 2008, 02:28:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongC001.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 20, 2008, 02:30:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongC007.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 20, 2008, 02:31:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/08-02-TBbuildalongD002.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 20, 2008, 10:10:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by SERGIO VENNERI:
Hello Hera; Thank you for another great build along, it's very nice of you to include us ( tradgangers) via pics in your bow building. I'm again following this build with interest. I have however a question concerning the use of the 2 bamboo laminations in the riser accent stripes. Do you have any concerns about the bamboo's  strength ?? I've never built a bow so i cannot offer an opinion  as to whether bamboo is strong enough to hold the riser together. Perhaps some one versed in bow building can offer some advice. just interested and concerned. Great build Hera!
                                  Sergio

Sergio
I don't know is bamboo strip strong enough or not,in my thinking,BL use thin maple strip as the riser inlay,so I think bamboo is ok.And,rosewood are tough.
IMO,I don't worry about the riser is  straight or not,I care the wood expand and constrict cause by humudity and temperature.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 20, 2008, 10:32:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080220005.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 20, 2008, 10:34:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080220006.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 20, 2008, 10:53:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080220013.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 21, 2008, 09:37:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080221001.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: razorsharptokill on February 21, 2008, 06:43:00 PM

That is amazing that you use hand saws! It looks great!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: imskippy on February 21, 2008, 09:06:00 PM

Love your work its very inspiring!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Bodork on February 22, 2008, 12:07:00 AM

Hera, not only can you cut straighter with a hand saw than most can with power tools, you say more with fewer words than anyone I know and I can understand everything you are saying! Love your build-alongs. You have a big fan base over here. When I see your posts, I know they are worth a look.  Mike

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 02:26:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 02:33:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 02:36:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 04:49:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 04:52:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 04:54:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 05:01:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 11:10:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 11:17:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 11:22:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 11:28:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 11:38:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 11:44:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 11:53:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 11:59:00 AM

(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5808/btbuild080222082bp5.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: String Cutter on February 22, 2008, 12:19:00 PM

Dang, I'm dyin to see the rest!!!!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 22, 2008, 12:27:00 PM

SC

Let's call it a day.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: whitebuffalo on February 22, 2008, 04:30:00 PM

Looking good bro,,this should be in the how to section after your done,,You've gone into great detail,,J

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Willow on February 22, 2008, 06:18:00 PM

Amazing. Keep up the work.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 23, 2008, 02:11:00 AM

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Center line working.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 23, 2008, 03:11:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 23, 2008, 12:31:00 PM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 23, 2008, 12:58:00 PM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 23, 2008, 01:15:00 PM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Bodork on February 23, 2008, 01:21:00 PM

Hera, you're the man! There is no way I could drill a straight hole by eyeballing it. This bows gonna look great! Mike

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 23, 2008, 01:34:00 PM

(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/7775/btbuild080223h290av2.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Buckhammer on February 23, 2008, 05:35:00 PM

Great Build along!    :thumbsup:   Thanks for sharing it Hera. Your skills with hand tools and simple power tools are impressive.   :notworthy:  
Mark

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 24, 2008, 09:19:00 AM

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 24, 2008, 09:35:00 AM

(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6299/btbuild080223h320oi4.jpg)


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     (http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4566/btbuild080223h322uw5.jpg)
I'm very satisfied with my latest yew limb TD,it so balance.So I do it again in this time.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Bodork on February 24, 2008, 10:20:00 AM

Beautiful work Hera. I really like those tip overlays. Mike

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Featherbuster on February 24, 2008, 10:23:00 AM

This is fantastic, the bow work is unbelievable, I am in awe.  To top it off, the camera shots are the work of a prefessional.  We need more.............

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 24, 2008, 10:47:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Bodork:
Beautiful work Hera. I really like those tip overlays. Mike

Bodork
Here is another pic about my latest limb tip,  (http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/3103/080126002bn0.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 24, 2008, 11:20:00 AM

It is not easy for a CNC riser to keep good balance,because of the riser wood density diversity.Handcraft bow can do that.

  (http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6062/080127001aci7.jpg)

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/SnapShot7.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 25, 2008, 10:59:00 AM

(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/4085/btbuild080223j015to9.jpg)

  (http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7762/btbuild080223j025hd9.jpg)

  (http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/549/btbuild080223j021iw8.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 25, 2008, 11:04:00 AM

(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7196/btbuild080223j036hv8.jpg)


  (http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5531/btbuild080223j037ad4.jpg)


  (http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2301/btbuild080223j038md7.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 25, 2008, 11:17:00 AM

(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/5219/btbuild080223j042hy6.jpg)


  (http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6251/btbuild080223j046sv4.jpg)


  (http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/4636/btbuild080223j050eb3.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 25, 2008, 11:31:00 AM

(http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5179/btbuild080223j054vp9.jpg)

  (http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/256/btbuild080223j057dx2.jpg)


  (http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8260/btbuild080223j058mp1.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 25, 2008, 11:32:00 AM

(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/8471/btbuild080223j066gg9.jpg)


  (http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9342/btbuild080223j070fy5.jpg)


  (http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/4822/btbuild080223j090hj5.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 25, 2008, 11:44:00 AM

(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/1707/btbuild080223j113wm4.jpg)

   (http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/3725/btbuild080223j120nh6.jpg)

I think everybody tired about this thread.

Let me post these 2 semi-product photos as the end.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: curtinmo on February 25, 2008, 01:58:00 PM

Hera why the limb pads? Is it not possible to cut riser at the required angle to begin with.I love your threads---- dont stop.Thanks Curt

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: SouthMDShooter on February 25, 2008, 02:00:00 PM

Great job, followed this thread all the way through   :notworthy:    :notworthy:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Widowbender on February 25, 2008, 03:07:00 PM

Not tired, Hera ... Speechless!! Awesome work!!!

David

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: LEOPARD on February 25, 2008, 06:43:00 PM

Dont' stop Hera! We're enjoying this thread as we do all of yours! Please show us the rest of your build!  ;)  The bow is looking very good!  :thumbsup:   :clapper:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Bodork on February 25, 2008, 07:57:00 PM

Are you kidding? Tired? This is a great thread! Thanks for the close up pics of those tip overlays. They are really neat! I like your mosiac stripe on that riser also. Mike

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 25, 2008, 08:46:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by curtinmo:
Hera why the limb pads? Is it not possible to cut riser at the required angle to begin with.I love your threads---- dont stop.Thanks Curt

I think the main reason is reduce the impact between pin and belly side glass while releasing.
Second reason,make the limb butt surface parallel.
If any wrong,please correct me.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 25, 2008, 09:43:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080223J-076.jpg)

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080223J-081.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 25, 2008, 09:45:00 PM

(http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/1671/0802tbbuildalongi018kr1.jpg)

  (http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/307/0802tbbuildalongi023oq6.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Widowbender on February 25, 2008, 11:41:00 PM

Great work Hera!! Keep 'em coming!!

David

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 05:53:00 AM

Let's back to the limb pads building.
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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 06:02:00 AM

180F,2hrs.(Epoxy)

 (http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1586/0802tbbuildalongi0001wu8.jpg)


  (http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8945/0802tbbuildalongi0004eb6.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 06:20:00 AM

(http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3896/0802tbbuildalongh055te1.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 06:22:00 AM

Limb butt .
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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 06:30:00 AM

(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/7418/0802tbbuildalongj012md6.jpg)


  (http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5169/0802tbbuildalongj018kc4.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Whip on February 26, 2008, 06:35:00 AM

I had been gone and just caught up on this entire thread.  Unbelievable!  Great work as always Hera.  Your craftsmanship is an inspiration!  Keep it coming please!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: madness522 on February 26, 2008, 06:38:00 AM

Hera your attention to detail is amazing.  Your pics tell more than words could. Thank you very much for taking the time to share this build with us.  I really enjoy watching you build a bow with hand saws.  You, Sir, are a true artisan!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 06:38:00 AM

(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/6877/0802tbbuildalongj024nm3.jpg)


  (http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/338/0802tbbuildalongj026if5.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 06:44:00 AM

In pic 1,add 1 drop super glue at both tip edge,in addition the wood cleavage when file work on it.
 (http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/4766/0802tbbuildalongj027eb1.jpg)


   (http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3140/0802tbbuildalongj030dq9.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 07:04:00 AM

Go slow.
  (http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/706/0802tbbuildalongj037ep4.jpg)
when I feel the drill tip just come out at another side by my finger,stop drilling and re-start at another side.That prevent wood cleavage.
  (http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9916/0802tbbuildalongj040oi3.jpg)


  (http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/5882/0802tbbuildalongj041yc2.jpg)
Done.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Huntrdfk on February 26, 2008, 10:26:00 AM

Unbelievable Hera, I love these threads.....


Thanks for showing this to us.


David

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: tim-flood on February 26, 2008, 10:46:00 AM

you are such a craftsman,  I think most of us forget how to work with out powertools.  Thanx for all your effort

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 11:52:00 AM

Thanks all of you.
I'm very very injoy this stage building process,I like riser work,tip overlay and limb butt work.
A lot of design image flashed across my mind,.....

Simple and elegant is my gole,but I haven't enough ability to do it everytime.

My clinic office are not big enough to setting more power tools such as bandsaw or bigger power sander,my bow building table is an old TV table,only 2 tools need plug: sander and drill,all they are small size.
I,m not as good as you said,I just solve problem by my hand and make my design thinking  come true.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 11:54:00 AM

(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4010/btbuild080226k044wt4.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 12:03:00 PM

(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/6236/btbuild080226k052uc2.jpg)


  (http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2159/btbuild080226k054zq3.jpg)


  (http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/6437/btbuild080226k001nd5.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Lewis Brookshire III on February 26, 2008, 12:18:00 PM

Hera, great job!

I have a question about the limb pad wedge. Why dont you just originally cut the limb pad to 15 degrees instead of 18? Was that a change you decided to make after getting everything done?

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 26, 2008, 12:42:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Lewis Brookshire III:
Hera, great job!

I have a question about the limb pad wedge. Why dont you just originally cut the limb pad to 15 degrees instead of 18? Was that a change you decided to make after getting everything done?

I using limb pads base on 2 reason.
I think the main reason is reduce the impact between pin and belly side glass .
Second reason,make the limb butt surface parallel to help the limb bolt stable.
Some bowyer have a parallel limb butt design, they don't use limb pads,such as Morrison bow.

    (http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/396/morrisonilflimbyo4.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: brettlandon on February 26, 2008, 01:16:00 PM

This thread is terrific!  I have been making selfbows because I love using the hand tools to make them.  I now have a new affinity for your bows as well. Thank you for posting this build-along, and PLEASE don't stop now!

-Brett

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 11:45:00 AM

(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/553/btbuild080227015if7.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 11:46:00 AM

(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7686/btbuild080227005kh3.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Lewis Brookshire III on February 27, 2008, 12:08:00 PM

I like numbers 3, 5 and 7

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Bard1 on February 27, 2008, 12:13:00 PM

I am with lewis.  I like 3,5,7 as well.  
I am not a bowyer Hera, but I can apreciate a well made bow for sure! I am mighty impresed.  
I am enjoying reading about your bow making very much.
Derek

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 12:19:00 PM

No.7 is needle shape,an old style surgical needle tail shape.

Who else?

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 12:49:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080227-018.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: brettlandon on February 27, 2008, 12:50:00 PM

My die only has six sides so I pick number seven.

-Brett

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 01:00:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080227-032.jpg)

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  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080227-034.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 01:02:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080227-052.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 01:04:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080227-063.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 01:06:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080227-077.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: LEOPARD on February 27, 2008, 01:12:00 PM

Yes Hera, add the white drop! I think it looks great and unique! This bow is looking very good!  ;)   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 01:22:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080227-095.jpg)

   (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080227-099.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 01:43:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by LEOPARD:
Yes Hera, add the white drop! I think it looks great and unique! This bow is looking very good!   ;)     :thumbsup:  

In fact,I can add small solid block or any color powder ,even feather.I did it before in my fishing gear.

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  (http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/841/btbuild080227a002qy3.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: BMN on February 27, 2008, 02:21:00 PM

:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Bard1 on February 27, 2008, 03:35:00 PM

*drooling*

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: burnie on February 27, 2008, 03:44:00 PM

I love your build alongs.  You are a true artist.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Lewis Brookshire III on February 27, 2008, 03:50:00 PM

Your Simply Amazing Hera!!! GREAT job once again!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: The Whittler on February 27, 2008, 08:55:00 PM

Hera, what do you do with the bows after. Do you keep, sell, or just give them away. They sure are very nice.

Alan

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 27, 2008, 09:31:00 PM

(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4596/0802tbbuild228014nw0.jpg)
I keep them all.   :)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Widowbender on February 27, 2008, 11:53:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
I'm Speechless!!
David

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 28, 2008, 11:22:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080228-098.jpg)


   (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080228-100.jpg)

Cut the bamaoo veneer by bandage scissors.


   (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080228-101.jpg)
Thank you Jim,you gave me these fantastic lacewood veneer as a gift.TKS again.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 28, 2008, 11:27:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080228-102.jpg)

Yes,I using my hand as a clamp.

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 28, 2008, 11:36:00 AM

Since I using wenge and bamboo as the riser inlay,I should use them as the riser overlay.
My wenge plate are thick(0.3cm),so I have to sanding it to 0.1cm in thickness.
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Sorry Jim,I grinding the lacewood away.
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Wenge wood are stiff,I have to use a real C clamp.

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080228-124.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 28, 2008, 11:40:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080228-130.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 28, 2008, 11:41:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080228-131.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: philippelobo on February 29, 2008, 06:49:00 AM

Very beautyful Hera !
What sort of glue did you use for that veneers please ?

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: knife river on February 29, 2008, 08:14:00 AM

Very impressive work, Hera!  What is the purpose of riser overlays?  Is it functional or decorative?

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: NEW GUY on February 29, 2008, 09:35:00 AM

Very inspiring to watch you work Hera.  Thank you for taking the time to take pics and post all of your efforts.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 29, 2008, 10:15:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by philippelobo:
Very beautyful Hera !
What sort of glue did you use for that veneers please ?

Philippe

Is super glue.

Super glue work well on tip overlay and riser overlay ,fast and reliable.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 29, 2008, 10:22:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by knife river:
Very impressive work, Hera!  What is the purpose of riser overlays?  Is it functional or decorative?

Woody

 For decorative.
(May be as the foersight   :)  )

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 29, 2008, 10:23:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by NEW GUY:
Very inspiring to watch you work Hera.  Thank you for taking the time to take pics and post all of your efforts.

Thank you  Shane.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 29, 2008, 10:39:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080229-016.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 29, 2008, 10:41:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080229-019.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 29, 2008, 10:42:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080229-026.jpg)


   (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080229-027.jpg)
Can you tell me is that any different?  :p

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 29, 2008, 10:45:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080229-031.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 29, 2008, 10:53:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080229-051.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 29, 2008, 11:05:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080229-082.jpg)


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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: philippelobo on February 29, 2008, 12:09:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by hera:
 

Quote

Originally posted by philippelobo:
Very beautyful Hera !
What sort of glue did you use for that veneers please ?

Philippe

Is super glue.

Super glue work well on tip overlay and riser overlay ,fast and reliable. [/b]

Thank you for your answer Hera, I 've to try, I alway do it with smooth on, and it need long time .
Very nice bow Hera !!! Congratulations !

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Marvin M. on February 29, 2008, 12:27:00 PM

Hera,

I'm very envious of your skill with hand tools  You make it look easy.

Love the "defect repair".  That will be used in my shop some day.

Marvin

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on February 29, 2008, 12:29:00 PM

You are welcome Philippe.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 01, 2008, 03:26:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Marvin M.:
Hera,

I'm very envious of your skill with hand tools  You make it look easy.

Love the "defect repair".  That will be used in my shop some day.

Marvin

Marvin
You should choice the right super glue,some super glue are clot slow.some are fast,I like fast super glue,they are strong.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Greg Szalewski on March 01, 2008, 06:38:00 AM

Wow Hera I really have to admire your creativity, resourcefulness, and craftmanship. You have another very nice bow to be proud of. I love your threads. I always learn some thing and pick up a trick or two.
Hope you don't mind a few questions. What type of archery do you practice? Indoor, outdoor, competative? Do you have any opporotunities to hunt, or would you even hunt?
Great thread.
Greg

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 01, 2008, 10:56:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Greg Szalewski:
Wow Hera I really have to admire your creativity, resourcefulness, and craftmanship. You have another very nice bow to be proud of. I love your threads. I always learn some thing and pick up a trick or two.
Hope you don't mind a few questions. What type of archery do you practice? Indoor, outdoor, competative? Do you have any opporotunities to hunt, or would you even hunt?
Great thread.
Greg

Greg
any question are welcome.
I got some Grizzly broadhead,but I never have a chance to hunt,never go out with my bow.  :banghead:  
Hope I can hunt someday,I practice indoor.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 01, 2008, 11:18:00 AM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080301-029.jpg)

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Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: LEOPARD on March 01, 2008, 11:32:00 AM

Wow Hera! That is one really nice bow! It turned out really nice!  ;)  Well done! Thanks for sharing!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 01, 2008, 11:41:00 AM

0.045" clear Bo tuff E glass
0.045" stained natural bamboo veneer
17.5" rosewood riser,cut pass center.
58" nock to nock.
47lbs @ 27"
BH 7'~7.75"

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: razorsharptokill on March 01, 2008, 12:20:00 PM

Absolutely amazing work! Very impressive. thank you for such a wonderful tutorial!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 01, 2008, 12:25:00 PM

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/CIMG4842.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Rubiolio on March 01, 2008, 07:12:00 PM

Wonderful!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Widowbender on March 01, 2008, 09:59:00 PM

Looks like another masterpiece, Hera!!! Thanks for sharing. Let us know what the final specs are. That is one gorgeous bow!!.

Thanks again,
David

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: philippelobo on March 02, 2008, 04:34:00 AM

Very wonderful work Hera ! whaoooooo !!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Greg Szalewski on March 02, 2008, 05:10:00 PM

Thanks Hera. If you could make it to the states I would be pleased to take you hunting.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 02, 2008, 10:44:00 PM

Thank you all.
 This bamboo limb TD are faster then my BL TD,I think boo core is the main reason.Now she is 46 lbs,more sweet and comfortable.
I like rosewood santos,grain are elegant .
AS I said at first,you can build a bow without high dollar power tools,you need detail plan,slow down building process,.....
Hope everyone can build their own bow.

Greg
Go hunt in USA is my dream,I will give it a try someday.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Greg Szalewski on March 03, 2008, 05:50:00 PM

Hera
Feel free to e-mail me and I can give you some info. on what you could expect if you would ever want to hunt with me.
Greg

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Jason Lester on March 03, 2008, 07:34:00 PM

I haven't been on here in a while and the first thing I see is Hera making another awesome bow.

Very cool!

Thanks for including us.

I still have not used that saw Hera. Been to busy with hunting season and the kids.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 03, 2008, 08:12:00 PM

Hey Jason,how are you.
  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080302a-124.jpg)

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080302a-125.jpg)

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080302a-136.jpg)

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/BTbuild080301a-016.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Jason Lester on March 03, 2008, 10:17:00 PM

Hera,

  Doing good here. How is the family. Thats one good looking bow my friend.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 04, 2008, 10:45:00 AM

We are fine.  :goldtooth:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: brent d. on March 04, 2008, 04:55:00 PM

Hera, if you dont mind me asking what did you use for the finish on your bows?
thanks

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: razorsharptokill on March 04, 2008, 06:32:00 PM

How do you get your edges so crisp and clean?

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Sant-Ravenhill on March 04, 2008, 06:40:00 PM

Just a flat out, super dang nice, bow!!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Steve Kendrot on March 04, 2008, 07:44:00 PM

Wow. Beautiful work Hera. I have been deluding myself into thinking I can't get started on building a bow until I get all the fancy power tools. It would be neat if you arranged all the tools you used to build this bow and took a picture to post here. Such an inspiration.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 04, 2008, 09:15:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by brent d.:
Hera, if you dont mind me asking what did you use for the finish on your bows?
thanks

You got me !  :(    :p  
I always do the bad finish.
Not much finish coat I can find here in Taiwan like true oil or epoxy,I used to finished my works by super glue or clear acrylic,but I bought polyurethane last month,I will use it.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 04, 2008, 09:22:00 PM

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Originally posted by razorsharptokill:
How do you get your edges so crisp and clean?

In fact,it's not difficult to do.
After rough shapping on riser by power sander,I use several files to shapping the riser,and check it not go too far, go slow on edges,and so as to the sand paper work.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Tique on March 04, 2008, 09:39:00 PM

That is one fine looking bow Hera; the work you do amazes me.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 04, 2008, 10:14:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Steve Kendrot:
Wow. Beautiful work Hera. I have been deluding myself into thinking I can't get started on building a bow until I get all the fancy power tools. It would be neat if you arranged all the tools you used to build this bow and took a picture to post here. Such an inspiration.

Hey Steve
Try to do it.Not difficult.
I have one TD bow meterial,I'm not sure go for it laterly or build a bamboo selfbow.
   (http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7210/0803tbbuilda003dh9.jpg)


   (http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/8642/0803tbbuild007qq6.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Whip on March 04, 2008, 11:24:00 PM

I have been totally amazed following along on this but that last picture of the tools you used really brings it all home!  You have certainly taken craftsmanship to the highest level and created not just a bow, but a work of art  :clapper:    :clapper:  
Thank you for sharing your skills with us.  I have learned much from your posts and the time you took to add detail of each step.  It is very much appreciated Hera!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: fubar2 on March 05, 2008, 12:37:00 AM

Hera, you Sir have my respect.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Indie on March 05, 2008, 01:23:00 AM

Another great buildalong!!!

I´d be hapy to see you building a bamboo bow.

Whatever you´ll do next, I´ll watch with great interest.

Respect,
Stefan

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Aram on March 05, 2008, 10:26:00 AM

I've been following along... speechless...
Outstanding work!!!  :clapper:

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: 2Knives on March 06, 2008, 06:08:00 AM

Hera:
Very nice! You do incredible work!
I can't wait till you build another one.
You are talented!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 06, 2008, 07:36:00 AM

2Knives
You have a cool avatar.

I order some bamboo column today,hope big enough to build a laminate recurve selfbow, and hope no modern meterial in it except glue.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 06, 2008, 07:38:00 AM

Aram

Thank you.
================================

Whip

I'm not as good as you said.just struggle to make some shootable stick.  :)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Featherbuster on March 06, 2008, 08:14:00 AM

WOW..........truly amazing.

Thank you for sharing

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: upatree on March 06, 2008, 10:27:00 PM

Hera,

That bow is so ugly you should send it to me right now so you don't have to look at it anymore.


Awesome job and thank you for the great pictures and taking the time to show everyone your progress.  That bow will have a little bit of all the Trad Gang crew with it for ever.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: bailebr3 on March 06, 2008, 11:22:00 PM

absolutely amazing and beautiful work!! well done friend.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Steve Kendrot on March 06, 2008, 11:50:00 PM

Thanks for the tool pics! Do a bamboo bow next... I'll follow along with you!

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: Kingwouldbe on March 08, 2008, 10:24:00 AM

Hera, WOW!!!! just amazing build-along.

I have a few questions...

How much time or how many hours does it take you from start to finish on this type of bow?

What is your avatar? it looks like pac-man

Do you get to bow hunt in Taiwan?

Thanks and be cool

David

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 08, 2008, 10:45:00 AM

bow balance analysis by video picture.
(as same as last time,not holding the grip tightly,just push the grip throat and let bow free jump after release,then see what happen....)

   (http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6669/snapshot62tt1.jpg)


   (http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/6246/snapshot63ya7.jpg)


   (http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/449/snapshot64om7.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 08, 2008, 10:47:00 AM

another arrow.

  (http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/2461/snapshot68el6.jpg)


  (http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/5260/snapshot69yw5.jpg)


  (http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/6256/snapshot70gm8.jpg)


  (http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/5656/snapshot71pe5.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 08, 2008, 10:59:00 AM

another arrow

 (http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6279/snapshot103rn2.jpg)

  (http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/1170/snapshot104fg2.jpg)


  (http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/527/snapshot105ov4.jpg)


  (http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/3650/snapshot106sp6.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: hera on March 08, 2008, 11:18:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Kingwouldbe:
Hera, WOW!!!! just amazing build-along.

I have a few questions...

How much time or how many hours does it take you from start to finish on this type of bow?

What is your avatar? it looks like pac-man

Do you get to bow hunt in Taiwan?

Thanks and be cool

David

David

1~3 hrs per day.
3~6 days per week.


about 3~4 weeks from start to finish,but not good in  finish work.  :p    :banghead:  

My avatar is a bow building tillering block.(I'm not good enough for that tillering block, so I think that avatar is not suitable for me.)

I wish I can go out with my bow and shoot something,but I never have a chance.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: vermonster13 on April 10, 2008, 02:29:00 PM

TTT

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: RGK on April 10, 2008, 03:53:00 PM

I can learn a lot from Hera.

Title: Re: 3 pc build along
Post by: razorsharptokill on April 10, 2008, 04:08:00 PM

The man uses hand tools and produces bows that look way better than mine with power tools. A true craftsman.