Post by: epage_backwards_hat on March 23, 2024, 08:43:51 AM
Need opinions from experienced builders! Do I leave this one ridged through fades and handle? Continue with having some bend? Build up the handle area? Not sure if what is best at this point. It’s got plenty of wood around it and the belly side was filled with Titebond 3.
Post by: mmattockx on March 23, 2024, 10:41:37 AM
Mark
Post by: epage_backwards_hat on March 23, 2024, 10:46:50 AM
I certainly wouldn't try for a bending handle with that knot. If you keep it very rigid the stresses should be low enough that the knot won't cause problems.I’m leaning that way myself. Just not sure if I should build up or let it ride.
Mark
Post by: mmattockx on March 23, 2024, 11:07:02 AM
I’m leaning that way myself. Just not sure if I should build up or let it ride.
I'm a fan of built up handles myself so I would go that way, but I am biased. If the grip area is thicker than about 1.5" it should be thick enough on its own but adding material won't hurt if you're unsure of what you have.
Mark
Post by: epage_backwards_hat on March 23, 2024, 02:29:11 PM
Post by: Pat B on March 24, 2024, 12:26:05 PM
d fill the void in the knot first. I personally would have used super glue with saw dust mixed in, putting it down in layers as the previously layer completely set. I guess you could do it with TB glue but I've never tried it.
Post by: epage_backwards_hat on March 24, 2024, 03:59:59 PM
I will continue to post pics to finish this post out. Lord willing as a success story 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Post by: Pat B on March 24, 2024, 05:24:47 PM
Post by: epage_backwards_hat on March 30, 2024, 04:39:35 PM
I did have to steam tips a couple days ago as they got off while blank was drying.
Post by: Pat B on March 30, 2024, 06:29:57 PM
Post by: epage_backwards_hat on March 30, 2024, 06:47:43 PM
Nice! How's she shoot?Going to start shooting in tomorrow (as long as it doesn’t rain or get too humid). Here I set once again kicking myself for not having a scale lol I do okay going off of feel but I would rather know weight for certain so I don’t over stress.
Post by: Mad Max on March 30, 2024, 06:52:02 PM
Post by: epage_backwards_hat on March 30, 2024, 07:01:36 PM
66" is plenty long with a 7or 8" fade to fade :thumbsup:Agree. I’m certainly a believer in Paul Comstock’s basic flat bow design.
Post by: Buemaker on March 30, 2024, 07:49:26 PM
Post by: epage_backwards_hat on March 30, 2024, 08:09:33 PM
Since you do not have a bow scale, why not use your bathroom scale? That is if you have one. Bow looks fine.I don’t own one of those either haha next investment is a good digital scale.
Post by: Kirkll on March 30, 2024, 10:50:45 PM
Since you do not have a bow scale, why not use your bathroom scale? That is if you have one. Bow looks fine.
A bathroom scale? This I gotta watch…. :biglaugh: :biglaugh: Please take a video.
Post by: epage_backwards_hat on March 30, 2024, 10:54:23 PM
No no it works very well. You make a reverse tillering stick with a larger base on it so it applies pressure to the scale evenly. The string goes on the top of the stick and you draw the actual bow down towards the scale to desired draw length you wish to take the measurement at and the scale will read the weight. Lots of bowyers still do it as a go to.Since you do not have a bow scale, why not use your bathroom scale? That is if you have one. Bow looks fine.
A bathroom scale? This I gotta watch…. :biglaugh: :biglaugh: Please take a video.
Post by: onetone on March 31, 2024, 10:40:24 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 31, 2024, 04:47:33 PM
Post by: Longcruise on April 01, 2024, 08:36:46 AM
It's no longer available on Amazon but probably can be found elsewhere.
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Post by: epage_backwards_hat on April 01, 2024, 08:53:06 AM
I've been using one of these for a few years and it works very well. The hook doesn't rotate so I crimped an S hook onto it to allow 90 degrees of rotation. Just depends on how you use it.Do you prefer it to a larger scale that’s on the tillering tree?
It's no longer available on Amazon but probably can be found elsewhere.
Post by: Buemaker on April 01, 2024, 09:24:49 AM
Post by: Longcruise on April 01, 2024, 11:51:53 AM
I've been using one of these for a few years and it works very well. The hook doesn't rotate so I crimped an S hook onto it to allow 90 degrees of rotation. Just depends on how you use it.Do you prefer it to a larger scale that’s on the tillering tree?
It's no longer available on Amazon but probably can be found elsewhere.
I use this primarily for checking draw weight. Using a shaft that's marked in inches plus a mark at 26 1/4 it's very quick and easy to record drW forces in one inch intervals for DFCs. I don't have, nor do I have space for, a wall mounted tillering tree that can be drawn remotely. However it could be easily adapted as such by pulling the draw cord with this scale. When you stop the draw it holds the measurement.
Not everybody's cup of tea but it works for me.
Post by: epage_backwards_hat on April 02, 2024, 02:48:34 PM
Went for the rustic look on this one and sealed with tung oil. Thank you for following along with this success story everyone.