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Title: I think I built a Bow
Post by: sman on September 14, 2022, 12:20:27 PM: Thanks Kenny

About a month ago, I Emailed Kenny telling him I want to build a bow. I had a small pdf of his 58 RD long bow that I redrew somewhat close and then had Zund Cut a plexi template.

From there Kenny set me up with the tappers, veneers and glass - hopping for a 47# to 50#

2-pieces .040 glass ---------.080
2-pair .030 veneers ---------.060
1 pr taper (.001) -------------.070
1 pr taper (.002) -------------.100

Finished product turned out 43# @ 28

more photos to follow

Thanks, Steve
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Post by: sman on September 14, 2022, 12:21:48 PM: more pic
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Post by: sman on September 14, 2022, 12:23:27 PM: Curly Maple dyed on back, natural on belly

Riser is walnut and curly maple
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Post by: Buggs on September 14, 2022, 12:37:19 PM: Nice job! Thats a sharp looking first bow :thumbsup:

What did you dye the Maple with?
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Post by: sman on September 14, 2022, 12:40:27 PM: trans tint walnut with denature alcohol
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Post by: Roy from Pa on September 14, 2022, 12:55:53 PM: Awesome job. Congrats
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Post by: kennym on September 14, 2022, 01:01:17 PM: Great job Steve!! :thumbsup:
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Post by: onetone on September 14, 2022, 01:20:49 PM: Nice build Steve! Now you’re smitten! Thinking about the next one yet? :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Longcruise on September 14, 2022, 01:37:09 PM: Nice work 👏
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Post by: sman on September 14, 2022, 03:03:38 PM: thanks again Kenny, and yes already thinking about the next one - leaning towards reducing the stack a little and building at 56"
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Post by: Jeff tech on September 14, 2022, 04:00:47 PM: Looks really nice. Steve. JF
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Post by: Kirkll on September 14, 2022, 08:31:31 PM: Man i wish my first bow looked that sharp. :notworthy:

I like the riser footing and I beam work... nicely done! :clapper: :clapper:
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Post by: Mad Max on September 14, 2022, 09:28:25 PM: :clapper: Way to go :thumbsup:
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Post by: 4 point on September 15, 2022, 12:13:56 AM: Very very nice. To get a shootable bow first try is a great accomplished. It’s beautiful and looks like it’s bending great
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Post by: BO-R on September 15, 2022, 10:35:59 AM: That is some good work!
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Post by: jess stuart on September 15, 2022, 07:46:51 PM: Fine looking bow. Very good work.
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Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on September 19, 2022, 09:43:18 AM: Very nice! Curly Maple and Walnut are 2 of my favorites and they always make a nice combo.
Well done!
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Post by: Bryan Adolphe on September 19, 2022, 07:51:21 PM: Great job very nice!
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Post by: garyschuler on September 19, 2022, 09:30:07 PM: Nicely done. !!!!!
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Post by: sman on September 21, 2022, 02:19:00 PM: Just want to say Thank You! to everyone, and believe me, if it wasn't for all of you guy's knowledge and post this would not have turned out as good.

Sitting Bermuda waiting on a flight tomorrow at 3, that I pray goes - so that I can be in a tree Saturday with my new toy

Thanks again Steve
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Post by: Stagmitis on September 21, 2022, 04:15:56 PM: Good thing youre getting out of bermuda NOW!
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Post by: sman on November 14, 2022, 02:54:41 PM: Time to build a new one, this one is used
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Post by: kennym on November 15, 2022, 07:24:55 AM: Way to use it Steve!!

Ain't it a great feeling to take with one you crafted? :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on November 15, 2022, 07:37:03 AM: Very nice, congrats.
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Post by: sman on November 15, 2022, 08:34:13 AM: As of right now this might be my favorite hunt - Thanks again to everyone on this sight for sharing their knowledge

Looking forward to the next build, need to get a list together for Kenny
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Post by: Mad Max on November 15, 2022, 08:54:03 AM: Nice, very symmetrical rack.
Way to go :jumper:
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Post by: Kirkll on November 15, 2022, 09:47:46 PM: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Jeff tech on November 16, 2022, 10:18:52 AM: Alright 👍👍👍. JF
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 20, 2022, 08:14:26 AM: Very nice! Jawge