1st longbow build

[Robertfishes]

First bow off of the completed form will be Helen's, I built myself 4 recurves since July.. here is where I quit today, still have to pencil in the riser. This is a proven design by KennyM and the first bow will be Red Elm Tapers, walnut veneers, walnut riser, white and black phenolic tips...  

[Dano]

I'm watchin this for sure Robert.

[Peckerwood]

Man Robert you are a bow building machine.

Good luck on the longbow.

Bill

[Dmaxshawn]

Robert once you shoot that one you will give up the curves.  Your going to love it.  

Shawn

[Trux Turning]

You are going to like this bow- it is a good design and a shooter- this should be a much easier build for you compaired to the recurves you have been making.

[Robertfishes]

I'm a recurve man, but your right I'll spend some time with one of these, First one is for Helen, if she doesn't like it then it will be mine! should have one built next week. The weekends are not normaly spent in the shop, but it's the first week of classes at UF (go gators)this semester for Helen and I may have some shop time on Sunday to complete the form

[dutchwarbow]

Ahh... guess that one's going to be pretty!!

but I must say I prefer recurves  

Nick

[Robertfishes]

Nick, I also prefer Recurves. I want to build a longbow for Helen, She has seen me build 4 recurves for myself. I need to build her a couple of shooters too. Our Deer season is starting in 29 days and I'll not build anything until December, unless it raining.

[Robertfishes]

made some good progress tonight, form is ready for action..

[pditto613]

Robert with Kennys design can you make different lengths off the same form.

[kennym]

Lookin good Robert!!

Cant wait to see the bow you make off it!

[dutchwarbow]

any progress yet robert?

[Robertfishes]

I have been ready to do the glue up for a few weeks but have been working on some other non archery projects and getting ready for our deer hunting season..My job and my relationship with Helen keep me busy. I may give up an afternoon hunt next week (if raining) and do the glue up...

[huntwithastick]

Does kennym sell template plans for the design?

[Robertfishes]

yes, it worked nicely