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Offline 4est trekker

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Woodland Inspired Bow
« on: March 31, 2013, 04:04:00 PM »
I decided to try something new (for me) for this year's bow trade.  I've always wanted to build a short d-bow based on several woodland influences.  Here's the mock-up I did for me before tackling my recipient's bow.  It's made from red oak and is 58" ntn, has a tempered belly, side scallops, and holds 3/4" of reflex.  It pulls 35#@26".  I was really surprised how well a simple bow of this design shoots.  It's comfortable, fast, quiet, and extremely light in physical weight (11 oz.).  Couldn't get a decent full draw, as I was snapping pictures with my iPad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2013, 04:15:00 PM »
Nice, 4est...
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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2013, 04:46:00 PM »
ditto
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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2013, 04:54:00 PM »
Nice bow
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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2013, 05:36:00 PM »
Nice looking bow 4est.
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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2013, 06:11:00 PM »
looks great forest. may just have to make one myself.
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Offline Dave Bowers

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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2013, 07:17:00 PM »
4est that's slick..board bow I presume?

PS How did that bow I sent you hold up?
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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2013, 08:24:00 PM »
Very nice looking!
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Offline scars

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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2013, 09:39:00 PM »
4est
That is very nice.
Did you get the basic specs from Jim Hamms book,"Bows & Arrows of the Native Americans"?

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Offline Mike Most

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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2013, 10:00:00 AM »
It never ceases to amaze me.... with what you can do with red oak... your talent is quite amazing and often copied.... thanks for posting.
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Offline 4est trekker

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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2013, 02:19:00 PM »
Thanks for the kind words, folks.  Yep, it's a board bow. And nope, I didn't get the specs per Jimm Hamm.  I had a little help from a fella over on Primitive Archer, studied the specs on some museum pieces...and had a little luck!  :)
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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2013, 07:53:00 PM »
Curt your bows are always impressive.   Very nice.
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Offline Red Tailed Hawk

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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2013, 08:10:00 PM »
Very nice. Congrats on another great one...
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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2013, 09:53:00 PM »
Impressive....workmanship...thanks for sharing!


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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2013, 04:54:00 AM »
Very Nice!
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Offline 4est trekker

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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2013, 07:16:00 PM »
Thanks, fellas.  :)   I had this one out shooting again today and really, really like it.  It shoots outstanding given that it's just a stupid-simple stick and string.
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Re: Woodland Inspired Bow
« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2013, 09:00:00 PM »
That is a great bow. And I have to tell you, it was your buildalong for a board bow that inspired me to get into bowmaking.
Thank you for sharing your skills and craftsmanship
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