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Title: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 02:26:00 AM
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4553/fatbow20armatoscaricoaavo1.jpg)

This is my first longbow building attempt.
I wish I can do it well.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 02:29:00 AM
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3448/fatbow20armatoscaricoaanz5.jpg)
point 1,2,3 all in line,and just a little bit deflex reflex.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 02:41:00 AM
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/755/fatbow20armatoscaricentit1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 02:43:00 AM
(http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6432/fatbow20armatoscaricriswy7.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: BillJ on November 29, 2007, 03:25:00 AM
Excellent - looking forward to this one.

BillJ
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Post by: Crooked Stic on November 29, 2007, 04:40:00 AM
Lookin forward to this one. I really enjoyef your first build a long.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 05:01:00 AM
(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9509/672lu4.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 05:04:00 AM
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6299/670ot9.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 05:08:00 AM
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/341/678qw2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 05:13:00 AM
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3530/683wm9.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: BMN on November 29, 2007, 09:51:00 AM
Can't wait for this one. I'll be watching with great interest. Thanks Hera!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: deertraks on November 29, 2007, 09:53:00 AM
I want see this one!
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: LEOPARD on November 29, 2007, 06:15:00 PM
Looking forward to following this Hera! I'm sure it's going to be great!

Nigel
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: The Whittler on November 29, 2007, 07:55:00 PM
I realy enjoyed the recurve one, so I am sure I will enjoy this one. Thanks hera.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: Bodork on November 29, 2007, 10:05:00 PM
I enjoyed your last build along and am looking forward to this one. After seeing what you used to cut that plywood, you should be an inspiration to everyone that has limited use of fancy tools. Desire, perserverence, and alot of hard work can overcome many obstacales. Can't wait to see this one. Mike
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 10:09:00 PM
(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6857/686se3.jpg)
I got 2 longbow meterial.I didn't have any longbow building experience, just go slow .

0.050"clear E glass
0.050"mepal or osage.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: RedTx on November 29, 2007, 10:16:00 PM
Hera,  where do you get all your supplies from.  I am very intrestead in trying this and wonder where I could buy the materials.  I hope I didnt slow down your build log. Just llooking where to get supplies

Loved your last build along, this one is going to be just as good.  I cant wait to see the finish product
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 10:27:00 PM
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1548/695vz9.jpg)

Good day everybody,I'm 土法煉鋼 in my bow building way,it's mean I'm not a porfessional or expert in building.And if you find any failing in my building,please let me know.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 10:32:00 PM
Hi RedTX
all my meterial come from Bingham.

and I order next 3TD recurve meterial from Fedora,just because Fedora provide more wood block and lam core choice.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 10:36:00 PM
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4526/696xl1.jpg)

Original design in my PC,and print it out.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 10:38:00 PM
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4219/693rr9.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 10:40:00 PM
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4006/691af2.jpg)

62" AMO.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 10:43:00 PM
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4788/697dc2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 29, 2007, 10:54:00 PM
It',s not easy to print out a right ratio blue print.(just because I know nothing about PC and software.LOL.)
I useing PAINT SOFTWARE and resize the pic to 5562x,the blueprint total length is 145cm.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: Gil on November 30, 2007, 05:15:00 AM
Love your work Hera.
Gil
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 30, 2007, 11:10:00 AM
Sorry,busy clinic day,no pic today.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 30, 2007, 08:29:00 PM
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/121/711lh9.jpg)
very hard work without bandsaw.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 30, 2007, 08:32:00 PM
(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/8009/704rl1.jpg)

the wood's name is 檜木.very similer to ceder but harder then ceder.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 30, 2007, 08:39:00 PM
bottom portion of 花梨木,it's hard and beautiful.  (http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/4692/706xw2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: tradtusker on November 30, 2007, 08:43:00 PM
:bigsmyl:  

oh yes looks like i might have a new years project thanks to this, keep it comming mr yu chang Lin.

looking forward to every bit

cheers andy  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 30, 2007, 09:48:00 PM
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/5238/708ri9.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on November 30, 2007, 09:49:00 PM
Kool... keep them coming..........
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 30, 2007, 10:16:00 PM
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9316/707cf1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on November 30, 2007, 10:20:00 PM
(http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2816/709ih3.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:02:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/910.jpg)
make sure fade out must be paper thin.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:04:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/916.jpg)

paper tape to protect the glass surface.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:07:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/917.jpg)

dye the core wood by air compressor spray.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:20:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/922.jpg)

air hose test run.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:22:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/393.jpg)

No air tight.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:24:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/390.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:31:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/389.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:36:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/924.jpg)
2 epoxy rasin + 1 hardner---> mix well.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:37:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/923.jpg)

ready to apply.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:46:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/926.jpg)

clamp by tape.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:47:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/925.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 01:48:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/928.jpg)

ready to cook.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: Widowbender on December 01, 2007, 01:56:00 PM
Hera, You are an inspiration to us all.    :thumbsup:

David
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 02:05:00 PM
(http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/2366/927ci2.jpg)
160F~180F.2-1/2hrs.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 02:08:00 PM
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8793/931cn7.jpg)  skinning !    :p
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 02:21:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/932.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 02:21:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/933.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 02:22:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/940.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 02:28:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/939.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: RedTx on December 01, 2007, 10:50:00 PM
So whats next?
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 01, 2007, 11:49:00 PM
Today is sunday in Taiwan--->family day.

no building.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: RedTx on December 02, 2007, 12:05:00 AM
I cant wait till Monday.  Have a good Sunday with your family Hera!!!
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: Over&Under on December 02, 2007, 12:16:00 AM
Love the way this is going...keep it up, can't wait!!!!!
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 02, 2007, 12:32:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/amboyna.jpg)
Amboyna is a marvelously luxurious burl from the tree that is commonly known as narra. Some reports say that the name amboyna only applies to the veneer made from the burl, but if so that rule is honored only in the breech since all the dealers I am aware of refer to both the solid burl pieces and the veneer as amboyna or amboyna burl, but not narra burl.
A rare, exotic hardwood that grows in Southeast Asia and has a fragrant aroma. It can vary in color from yellow to golden brown to red, and is generally considered excellent for both turning and finishing.
(http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/amboyna.htm)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 02, 2007, 12:33:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/amboyna1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 02, 2007, 12:36:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/901.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 02, 2007, 01:16:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by RedTx:
I cant wait till Monday!!!
Me too.  :rolleyes:    :banghead:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: BamBooBender on December 02, 2007, 01:44:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by hera:
Today is sunday in Taiwan--->family day.

no building.
I like that.    :thumbsup:  good on ya!
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 02, 2007, 08:32:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/947.jpg)

 (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/949.jpg)
 (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/952.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: LEOPARD on December 02, 2007, 08:46:00 AM
Enjoying it already Hera!    :bigsmyl:     :campfire:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 02, 2007, 08:48:00 AM
Hi Leopard

when did you start to building?
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: kennym on December 02, 2007, 08:49:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: LEOPARD on December 02, 2007, 08:57:00 AM
I'm leaving for Bulgaria this Tuesday, Hera, and will be there for nearly 2 months. So I'll hopefully start something in the new year!  ;)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 02, 2007, 09:01:00 AM
Have a nice trip and good luck to you.

I'm waiting 2008 project too.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: tradtusker on December 02, 2007, 09:13:00 AM
Nige if your keen i might try get my hands on some bow building materials when im over in the states? see if we can make a few longbows.

hera looking good, you do make it look so easy!

where do you get your materials from?

thanks Andy
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: LEOPARD on December 02, 2007, 09:56:00 AM
Yer Andy, sounds like a good plan bro. See if you can get some material while you're over there, and we'll try build some bows in the new year when I'm back from Bulgaria!    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 02, 2007, 10:14:00 AM
I get all my building meterial from Bingham.
 http://www.binghamprojects.com/features.htm
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 03, 2007, 06:05:00 AM
(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/158/716gd1.jpg)

Beautiful amboyna wood.

But I think I have to stop this bow building,because of the limb thickness problem.
(glass 0.050x2)+(wood0.050x2)= 0.2".NOT thick enough.too weak.

Bingham do not offer 0.060 wood or glass any more,is that mean I should buy 2 recurve meterial to build 1 longbow ? ? ? ?......

I feel not good.very bad.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: always89 on December 03, 2007, 09:09:00 AM
Hera,
Is the limb thickness a problem because of final poundage or possible breaking? Can another layer of Fiberglass be added?
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: MI_Bowhunter on December 03, 2007, 09:22:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by hera:

But I think I have to stop this bow building,because of the limb thickness problem.
(glass 0.050x2)+(wood0.050x2)= 0.2".NOT thick enough.too weak.

Noooooooo!     :biglaugh:  

I don't want  you to continue something you find unsafe.   I just really enjoy your build alongs.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 03, 2007, 09:39:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by always89:
Hera,
Is the limb thickness a problem because of final poundage or possible breaking? Can another layer of Fiberglass be added?
No breaking,just because of low poundage due to the thin limb thickness.I have to order another glass to add it.
BTW, I don't like the color I dyed,just too deep.So I will add thin venner on it to change the color and grain,that will be several weeks later.     :knothead:  hera
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: shaft slinger on December 03, 2007, 09:48:00 AM
hera, a longbow needs more wood in the limbs than a recurve, most longbows have 3 or 4 , even more lambs. in the limbs, i use 3 in most of my longbows but some boyers use as many as 5 ,keep going it looks good     good luck    harold
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 03, 2007, 09:59:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by shaft slinger:
hera, a longbow needs more wood in the limbs than a recurve, most longbows have 3 or 4 , even more lambs. in the limbs, i use 3 in most of my longbows but some boyers use as many as 5 ,keep going it looks good     good luck    harold
Thank you very much for the advice.
I thought glass must much then wood,or equal to the wood at least.
I think too much wood will cause low cast efficiency.
this is my first longbow,I learn from error again.
hera  :knothead:  longbow
  (http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6683/cimg0643ud9.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 03, 2007, 10:40:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by MI_Bowhunter:

Noooooooo!       :biglaugh:    

I don't want  you to continue something you find unsafe.   I just really enjoy your build alongs. [/QB][/QUOTE]

hera:
I learn from error again.

XX##%**(*^&......
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: BenBow on December 03, 2007, 12:32:00 PM
Hera glass weighs way more than most woods and the poundage goes up significantly with the thickness. You will find that additional wood will actually improve the cast of a longbow. Many builders indicate that the glass does the majority of the work and the wood is used to hold them apart. Supposedly the weight goes up 8 times faster with thickness than width.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 03, 2007, 12:53:00 PM
Trad Gang is a good place to stay.
I learn a lot from here.Thank you Benbow.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: BenBow on December 03, 2007, 02:17:00 PM
Yes it is hera and thanks for the very good and detailed build alongs.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: Talondale on December 03, 2007, 03:27:00 PM
Well, hera you can either cut the limbs off the handle and try to reuse the handle or you can finish the bow and introduce some youth to the art of archery.  Make your negative a positive.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 10:53:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/961.jpg)
I decide to repair my poor longbow.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 10:55:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/962.jpg)

Thin oak veneer and 0.050glass,and cook again.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 10:57:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/912.jpg)

Do something to kill time.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 11:08:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/965.jpg)
Buffalo bone.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 11:11:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/971.jpg)

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/973.jpg)

I think all of you know what I'm doing.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: kurtbel5 on December 04, 2007, 11:16:00 AM
Keep up the pictures,I bet they will look pretty on your limb tips.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 11:20:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/963.jpg)

It is not easy to cut a cow bone,I use an old blade to cut it.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 11:23:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/975.jpg)

 (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/977.jpg)
This is my oven.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: rbbhunt on December 04, 2007, 11:33:00 AM
good work, can't wait to see more.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 11:35:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Talondale:
Well, hera you can either cut the limbs off the handle and try to reuse the handle or you can finish the bow and introduce some youth to the art of archery.  Make your negative a positive.
Thank you .I still  struggles with this bow.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 11:38:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/974.jpg)

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/972.jpg)
Oven job done this afternoon.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 11:41:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/979.jpg)
Rough tiller to the primary shape.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 11:49:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/980.jpg)
Not too bad with oak veneer.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 11:50:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/981-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: bbassi on December 04, 2007, 12:01:00 PM
so if I read this right, you added a layer of wood and another layer of glass to the back of the bow after it has been baked once already? I didn't know you could do that. COOL.  :)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 12:06:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by bbassi:
so if I read this right, you added a layer of wood and another layer of glass to the back of the bow after it has been baked once already? I didn't know you could do that. COOL.    :)  
Yes.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 12:15:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by hera:
 
Quote
Originally posted by bbassi:
so if I read this right, you added a layer of wood and another layer of glass to the back of the bow after it has been baked once already? I didn't know you could do that. COOL.    :)  
Yes,it is. [/b]
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: RedTx on December 04, 2007, 07:24:00 PM
cool hera
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 04, 2007, 09:22:00 PM
Thank everyone.I still struggle with this bow,.....
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 05:04:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/715.jpg)
Rough tiller .

eye ball check .
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 05:05:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/712.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 05:20:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/764.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 05:23:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/724.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 05:24:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/725.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 05:37:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/721.jpg)
wood work.

cutting window by hand saw.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 05:38:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/726.jpg)
file working on window,cut to the center.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 05:39:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/728.jpg)

Riser work.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 05:44:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/737.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: LEOPARD on December 05, 2007, 09:33:00 AM
Looking good so far Hera! I hope it works out!    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: Justin Falon on December 05, 2007, 09:43:00 AM
What a man can do with such simple tools is TOTALLY IMPRESSIVE!!!!!
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 11:54:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/989.jpg)

Package from Bingham this afternoon.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 12:05:00 PM
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Riser length 13.5"
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 12:07:00 PM
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another view.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 12:14:00 PM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 12:19:00 PM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 05, 2007, 12:27:00 PM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: Frenchymanny on December 05, 2007, 12:43:00 PM
:wavey:    :notworthy:  

Beautiful  :clapper:
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Post by: drewsbow on December 05, 2007, 07:12:00 PM
very nice :0)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 09:37:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 09:45:00 AM
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This is what I say blood sandal  wood.
smell good,but the red color will turn into black
 few weeks later.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 09:47:00 AM
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blood wood with bone plate.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 09:48:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 09:59:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:03:00 AM
I change my mind just because  the blood wood too oily.
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:04:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:07:00 AM
AGAIN !
I remove meterial from my finger.  :mad:    :scared:  
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:08:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:09:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:12:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/795.jpg)

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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:13:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:15:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/803.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:17:00 AM
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Rough shaping,can't wait to see the draw shape.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:17:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 10:18:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: Talondale on December 06, 2007, 10:54:00 AM
Seems the outer 1/3 of the limbs aren't working enough.  But that's my amatuer opinion.  Great job BTW.  Love the wood used in the handle.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: amicus on December 06, 2007, 10:55:00 AM
Hera, Your doing another great job. Thanks for posting.

ps. If I let my wife see this, she will never let me buy another power tool.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 11:12:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Talondale:
Seems the outer 1/3 of the limbs aren't working enough.  But that's my amatuer opinion.  Great job BTW.  Love the wood used in the handle.
Good opinion,thank you.I'll tillre it tomorrow.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 06, 2007, 11:43:00 AM
Finally,I accomplished my dream since 5 years ago.
I builded 5~6 TD recurve 5 years ago,but w\\o longbow and 1 pc recurve.After long long break,I encourage my self to start again.

My TD recurve are fast,stable and highly accurate,and turly no hand shock.

My 1 pc recurve as good as my TD.

I underestimate the endeavor of longbow building,and I make a BIG basic mistake on longbow structure ! I almost give it up.
I have to say  THANK YOU to those who gave me some opinion and advice.This longbow is my first one and perhaps last one.

Now I need to take a break in order to catch my breath.And I have to say THANK YOU to those who join in this thread.

I received arrow building meterial from Bingham yesterday,and another 3 TD bow meterial from Fedora in the air,but I need a rest to heals my sore finger.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: LEOPARD on December 06, 2007, 11:50:00 AM
You're doing a great job again Hera!  :bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: BMN on December 06, 2007, 12:11:00 PM
Great job Hera!   :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:  Thanks for taking the time to share with us.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: madness522 on December 06, 2007, 01:49:00 PM
Hera, man you got some serious skills bro!!  Thanks for the build along I have it booked marked so when I start building a long bow in a couple months I'll have something to use a reference.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: Jason Lester on December 06, 2007, 02:00:00 PM
Quote
I encourage my self to start again
Hera my freind, You have encourged many I am sure. In fact I hope to get my self together enough to try to build one this winter.

BTW what is the saw you use? That is a nice looking saw. Seems to be just the trick.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: BenBow on December 06, 2007, 02:39:00 PM
Great job hera but don't give up on the longbows you do good work and you will get it right.
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Post by: Glenn Carl on December 06, 2007, 03:30:00 PM
Amazing work hera. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us   :thumbsup:     Glenn
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: tradtusker on December 06, 2007, 05:24:00 PM
love it hera, im goin to be making one next year thanks to you! looking forward to the rest, i recon we'r gonna get some nice arrows along with it to!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: Howard on December 06, 2007, 05:42:00 PM
Hera, that is some good stuff. I thought I saw blood on the handle of the bow in one pic. Heal up quickly!    Great job!
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Post by: RedTx on December 06, 2007, 05:55:00 PM
Great looking bow hera!!!
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 07, 2007, 01:43:00 AM
Some friends want to know the detail of my saw,here come the picture.
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Please visit thair web site.
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 07, 2007, 03:24:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: V-Archer on December 07, 2007, 07:27:00 AM
Great detailed build-along Hera, everything looks pretty good and is clear to me.
Hats off.   :notworthy:  

V-Archer   :archer:
Title: Re: 1st longbow build along
Post by: hera on December 07, 2007, 07:48:00 AM
Good day V-Archer,you build best looking bow and I love to copy one if my skill improve enough.