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Offline SoNevada Archer

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My 1st wood/glass bow build
« on: November 12, 2008, 09:17:00 PM »
Hi all,
Dano talked me into posting a few pic's of my 1st wood/glass bow. I made it out of zebra wood riser and bacote wood for the limbs.
It's not perfect but shoots well.
I am starting a new one for my son-in-law. I am taking build along pictures of that one, so I'll post them when I have them all done.

 
 
 
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Offline Pluck Yew

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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2008, 09:27:00 PM »
My,My,My, That is purty...specs please..(everybody wants somethin')  :readit:  

Shawn...
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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2008, 09:57:00 PM »
Dang nice Bro!! But its wronghanded!! LOL
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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2008, 10:11:00 PM »
Very nice work   :thumbsup:
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Offline SoNevada Archer

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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2008, 01:23:00 PM »
Thanks guys!
Kenny...I think that all the time...when I look at all you other guys stuff!
Shawn, I was shooting for 50# @ 28"...ended up with a light 48#'s (47&3/4lbs)But it does throw the arrows.
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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2008, 01:35:00 PM »
Pretty!
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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2008, 09:05:00 PM »
I was just funnin ya a little,sure is a nice bow!
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Offline Leo L.

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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2008, 01:18:00 AM »
Oops! The shelf is on the wrong side.....
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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2008, 12:09:00 PM »
SoNevada,

Very nice work.

So it ain't perfect. Well, if you know what made it "imperfect" then you know where to improve on your next one, so it will be even better than the first!   :)  

Hope my first attempt at a bow from scratch comes out as well as yours.

Well done!
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Offline Apex Predator

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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2008, 01:16:00 PM »
Excellent job!  I haven't the nerve to try a take-down yet.
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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2008, 05:18:00 PM »
I thought you all would like to see Ron's first, she is a very fast bow, and nicely shaped handle. He's a typical craftsman, very humble and very high standards. His next bows will be great, I know it.
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Offline Glenn Newell

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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2008, 02:55:00 AM »
That's a very nice looking bow Nevada, and that's your first bow? well done. A lefty once told me that all poeple were born right handed but only a few learned to overcome the handicap...Glenn...
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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2008, 06:56:00 AM »
Very nice!
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Offline SoNevada Archer

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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2008, 12:24:00 PM »
Thanks Guys! I appreciate all your comments.
Thanks Dano for getting me to post. I'll be over one of these days to visit...
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Offline ron w

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Re: My 1st wood/glass bow build
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2008, 11:36:00 AM »
Looks great, love  zebra wood,once you learn to put the shelf on the right side it'll be perfect. Just kidding,really nice work.
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