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Offline TallguyNW

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My first bow
« on: June 08, 2016, 11:31:00 PM »
Hi all,
I've been lurking here a long time, learning from all you have to share.  I've been a woodworker for years, and I enjoy working with exotic hardwoods.  I haven't been involved in archery since my college days, but I thought it would be a really fun project to make a bow.  

My first bow is a 68" pronounced take-down longbow from Bingham.  The riser is figured bloodwood, birdseye maple and a couple black accent strips of black phenolic.  The limbs are clear bo-tuff & figured maple on the back, maple core, padauk wedges and black bo-tuff on the belly.

Things I've learned...  1) For a first bow, don't make a footed riser, without a jig, doing everything by hand... Man, that was a test in patience.  2) I should have stuck with wipe-on poly rather than a rattle can.  Finishing has always been a weakness of mine and getting a nice air gun system isn't quite in the budget, yet.

Anyway, here are the pics!
 

 

 

 

 

-Mike-
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Offline Wagstaff

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2016, 11:43:00 PM »
Good Work!  I think you have a real talent there..  How does it shoot?
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2016, 11:59:00 PM »
Holy Cow!  that is awesome!
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2016, 07:23:00 AM »
Wow; very nice! Looks like you have had years of bowbuilding practice.
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2016, 07:26:00 AM »
Very nice work.
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2016, 09:51:00 AM »
Love the contrast
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2016, 10:07:00 AM »
Very nice! That's awesome for a first bow. Heck, it looks nicer than any bow I've made. Well done.
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2016, 10:13:00 AM »
Way Cool!
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2016, 11:41:00 AM »
Nice job!
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Offline TallguyNW

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2016, 11:58:00 AM »
Thanks everyone!
I haven't shot it yet.  I need to go buy some arrows and bring it out to the field out back.  I spec'd it at 40# when I ordered the materials from Bingham, but it feels heavier than that.  I've had a broken elbow and several shoulder issues, so there isn't a whole lot of strength in my right arm.  
I'm thinking about the next bow already... leaning towards tulipwood and ebony - I do like contrasting woods!
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2016, 02:41:00 PM »
Looking good.   :)
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2016, 04:43:00 PM »
Very nice. I love the contrast.
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Offline passion for knowledge

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2016, 06:39:00 PM »
Your first bow is unlikely to be your last!
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2016, 08:13:00 PM »
nice bow, looks awesome
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Re: My first bow
« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2016, 08:44:00 PM »
Sorry.  I don't believe you.  That can't possibly be your first bow.

That's awesome!!!!     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline takefive

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Re: My first bow
« Reply #15 on: June 09, 2016, 11:11:00 PM »
Great looking bow!  That is some neat work.
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