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Offline bsv

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1st almost done//Thanks for all the help
« on: December 06, 2014, 09:33:00 AM »
I want to thank everyone for all the help,and response to all my millions of questions!!!   :bigsmyl:  here's the specs,red oak done with poorfolks build along. 70 inch 37# @ 28,blk walnut and maple riser and tips,rubbed on teak oil.it will get poly after 72hrs.I'm   :D   HOOKED   :D   hoping my next will be closer to my target weight of 50lbs.Thanks again. Burt
 
 
 
 
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Re: 1st almost done//Thanks for all the help
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2014, 09:57:00 AM »
I like it.  What is the backing?
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Re: 1st almost done//Thanks for all the help
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2014, 09:58:00 AM »
Very nice, Burt. Make the next bow about 62 to 64 inches, it will help you increase the weight. And induce about 4 inches of reflex at glue up.
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Re: 1st almost done//Thanks for all the help
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2014, 12:20:00 PM »
Thanks guys, Al, the backing is linen,I used tb III to glue it on.Roy to induce reflex I would have to use a wood backer of some kind,would maple or cherry work? Burt
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Re: 1st almost done//Thanks for all the help
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2014, 03:51:00 PM »
Looking good.  Nice work on the tips and on getting a smooth taper on the handle fades.  Hard maple is a good backer as long as it is straight grained.
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Re: 1st almost done//Thanks for all the help
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2014, 04:01:00 PM »
Hard maple 1/4 sawn and straight grain.
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