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Offline LongStick64

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Made my first Self Bow
« on: March 09, 2013, 01:24:00 PM »
Made my first self bow from a blank I got from Matt Wirwicki and instruction from the DVD by Gary Davis. I actually had called Gary to ask about a blank and he suggested I call Matt. Both men rate as exceptional Men. They both were extremely helpful in making my choice. I know she is not perfect, but as Gary says, maybe my next bow will be, otherwise I am extremely happy with the performance. The bow is Osage, 65" 65@25. I was hoping for a little closer to 55@25 but she is stack free and places heavy footed arrows on my spot. She wont break any speed records or win a fashion war but she is mine. I plan on using her this Turkey season.

     
   
   
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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2013, 01:28:00 PM »
You did very well for your first bow, congrats. If anything your arrow is nocked a tad high on the string. Don't know if you have a nocking point on the string yet or ya was just guessing for the picture. But the tiller on the bow look real sweet.
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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2013, 01:36:00 PM »
Nice bow. Congratulations. Very smooth flowing lines. I can't wait to see your bows a few from now.
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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2013, 05:07:00 PM »
That's a very clean lookin' self bow.  I like it!
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Offline Lineman72

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2013, 05:20:00 PM »
Very nice! Keep it up!
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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2013, 05:25:00 PM »
Nice bow - you did well!  A lot of satisfaction making and hunting your own bow.  Congrats.  Good luck with the turks.  Starts here in a couple of weeks.
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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2013, 09:23:00 PM »
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Offline Mark Baker

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2013, 10:00:00 PM »
Looks good to me!  Congrats and keep it up...
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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2013, 11:27:00 AM »
Nice bow!  :thumbsup:
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Offline KellyG

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2013, 12:34:00 PM »
looks about like my first bow. Good luck and happy shooting. She turned out real nice.
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Offline mwirwicki

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2013, 02:29:00 PM »
Hey Peter!  Congratulations.  She looks wonderful!  You did that osage well.  

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Offline LongStick64

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2013, 03:12:00 PM »
Thanks Matt, you started me off with a great stave !!!
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Offline snakebit40

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2013, 06:19:00 PM »
Congrats! I hope my first selfbow turns out half this good!
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2013, 08:06:00 PM »
Nice bow
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Offline michaelschwister

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #14 on: March 10, 2013, 09:23:00 PM »
Very nice! Tiller is spot on.
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Offline Danny Roberts

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2013, 08:50:00 AM »
Great looking bow, nice. Good luck on the turkeys !!
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Offline bowhntineverythingnh03743

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2013, 09:03:00 AM »
Good Job!!
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Offline PrimitiveSniper66

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Re: Made my first Self Bow
« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2013, 08:46:00 PM »
nice stick , looks like that could put meat on the table
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