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Offline Bobert

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First Bow
« on: February 03, 2010, 10:53:00 PM »
I finished my first bow today and am happy with the way it came out. Had so much fun that it will not be the last and i can see that what many say here about it being addictive Is so true.Thanks to all here that have posted I feel my fist build is a success.

 

 
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Offline bjansen

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2010, 10:54:00 PM »
Great job!
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Offline Shakes.602

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2010, 01:43:00 AM »
Looks Like A Winner!! What Type of Wood did You use??
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Offline razorback

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2010, 08:03:00 AM »
looks great.
How about some more details on wood, dimensions, tools used etc.
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Offline scottm

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2010, 08:16:00 AM »
Nice!
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Offline sulphur

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2010, 09:05:00 AM »
looks great!  you should be very happy.  great first!
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Offline Harperclan7

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2010, 09:36:00 AM »
Looks Great!!! Congrats
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2010, 02:39:00 PM »
Now that's nice! Congratulations! Jawge
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Re: First Bow
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2010, 02:58:00 PM »
Very nice bow! You should be proud of your first.
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Offline joebob

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2010, 09:27:00 PM »
Awesome job congrats!!details please!   :thumbsup:
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Offline Bobert

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2010, 10:03:00 PM »
Thanks to everyone for the compliments I had a great time building her. The wood is red oak and the handle is black walnut.The bow is 63" ntn at the tips it is 1/2" and at fades it is 1 3/4 do not know poundage yet a scale is one thing i did not have but will soon.
 I use to have an old glass long bow that was 60# and this one is just a bit lighter on the pull.
 My tool list is great as i have a woodworking shop but what i used was the bandsaw ,4in 1 rasp, block plain,and a cabinet scrape.the finish is old english scrape and scratch cover and brown shoe wax.
 Again thank to all that post here I love this site!
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Offline Bill Sagues

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2010, 10:37:00 PM »
Looks great - Good job!
I use a bathroom scale and a stand I made from a 3/4" dowel and a small piece of plywood.  I will try and post a picture tomorrow.
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Offline Shakes.602

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2010, 01:02:00 PM »
Ah, Old English Scratch Cover!! Truely Has a "Million and One Uses"!!
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Offline dutchwarbow

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Re: First Bow
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2010, 01:24:00 PM »
you followed 4est buildalong!!!

I see it in your bow's fades  :p

goodjob, especially for a first!!

but hey, don't copy 4est his fades!! pls! The rest of his buildalong is excelent though  :)

Nick
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