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Offline Goose Gossett

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Molle I thought... (pics)
« on: June 13, 2011, 07:00:00 PM »
Here's what Ken75 has inspired me to try... father's day is coming up soon and I know my father has been itching to get a bow that he could shoot 45-50#.  I have been tinkering in the garage as the business of summer has come and this is where I am so far.  

46# @ 22.5" so far shooting for 45-50# @ 28"  It's 60" tip to tip and fairly close maybe 59" ntn braced @ 6.5".  I trapped the back to help with the set (thanks for the insight Ken).  Enjoy and feel free to critique everything but my bow string     :readit:    

 
 
 
 
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Offline Goose Gossett

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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2011, 07:23:00 PM »
Forgot to mention it's hickory with walnut tips and handle.
He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow, and concealed me in his quiver. Isaiah 49:2

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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2011, 08:11:00 PM »
That is going to be some bow it looks like. Once I get a bow or dozen under my belt I would like to try one of these.

Your dad is going to love it. Cant waite to see more of it.

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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2011, 10:20:00 PM »
That looks good Goose. How bout a pic on the tiller stick. Your dad will like that one, those molles are sweet shooters. I just finished an osage character bow I'm giving to my dad for fathers day.

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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2011, 04:36:00 AM »
Yep it's a molle. Ought to be sweet shooter Goose
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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2011, 04:45:00 AM »
Nice Goose!

Kris you're up too early this morning!
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Offline Goose Gossett

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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2011, 07:00:00 PM »
So it was a molle... now it may be firewood. Thoughts?


 
 
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Offline okie64

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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2011, 07:13:00 PM »
That stinks Goose. Thats a pretty long, deep splinter. Did it have some grain runoff in that spot?

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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2011, 07:35:00 PM »
Makes me think trapping the back was a no-no. It may have been over stressed as a result? Who knows for sure. Sinew the back and continue on Goose!

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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2011, 05:25:00 AM »
what was the brace height? looks high

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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2011, 11:40:00 AM »
just a thought can tou reglue it and string wrap it then sinew the back or is that a big no no just a thought

Offline Goose Gossett

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Re: Molle I thought... (pics)
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2011, 01:49:00 PM »
Brace height was about 6" and it wasn't a big deal to start a new one for my dad.  Got the board for $6 so not a huge loss.
He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow, and concealed me in his quiver. Isaiah 49:2

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