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Offline gobbler716

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Well, back to the drawing "board."
« on: December 24, 2012, 12:01:00 AM »
My first attempt just went kaput.  Snapped, danged near broke my right index finger...now I have some kindling for tomorrow nights fire.  Right before it snapped, I saw where I needed to rasp out some wood.

I now have enough experience where every tree I see looks like a potential bow.

This one was a red oak board bow and my primer for getting into this great hobby.  I am not defeated, I learned several valuable lessons in the blink of an eye. But my doggoned finger still hurts.....Tomorrow board bow #2 is gonna be glued up with riser...and then start shaving!

I haven't been that scared ( when the bow snapped) since my head on collision with a Chevy truck.

I could hear Ralphie saying, "Oh my god, I shot my eye out!   :scared:    :scared:    

Well, lesson learned, no splinters in my face or right hand.  Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
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Offline rmorris

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Re: Well, back to the drawing "board."
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2012, 12:39:00 AM »
I somewhat resent your quote ....but I am sorry for your loss..
"Havin' such a good time Oo-de-lally, Oo-de-lally Golly, what a day"

Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Well, back to the drawing "board."
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2012, 07:43:00 AM »
See if you can find some good grained hickory or pecan boards down there. Try them next time.

Offline gobbler716

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Re: Well, back to the drawing "board."
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2012, 10:09:00 AM »
Thank for all the comments, Merry Christmas.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Well, back to the drawing "board."
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2012, 01:11:00 PM »
Take time to choose straight grained stock.
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Re: Well, back to the drawing "board."
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2012, 01:13:00 PM »
We all  break them. If you ain't breakin' you ain't makin'!  Jawge

Offline gobbler716

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Re: Well, back to the drawing "board."
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2012, 11:45:00 PM »
Cool!
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Offline gobbler716

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Re: Well, back to the drawing "board."
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2012, 11:32:00 PM »
What would be ideal dimensions for your favorite board long bow?
Length?

Width at Riser?

Width at string nocks?

Thickness at ends?  Riser?
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