First Bow Finished (with pics)

[gudspelr]

Well, I finally got through a lot of sanding, filing, and shaping.  The bow's finally done, just putting on the finish now.  It's 64" nock to nock and is pulling 63# at 28.5".

 


Tips
 


Riser that now fits my hand perfectly
 

 

 


After the finish sanding on it, I still have about a 1/4" positive tiller
 


Here's just after I put on the 2nd coat of Tru Oil.  After the oil coats are finished, I have a can of Spar Urethane that I'll use to seal everything up.
 


Once finished, I have a bear hair rest and beaver balls to install.  A friend gave me some Bow Hush to try out if I want to, as well.  Now to get my own arrows    .

I learned several things through the process of building this bow-it has several "character" spots that could have been much better.  It's nowhere near what a lot of you folks build, but I want to say a sincere thank you for all of your help-I truly appreciate it.


Jeremy

[walkabout]

looks great jeremy, glad it turned out so well.personally i have to commend you, i build board bows and self bows here and there and wouldnt have a clue doing a lam bow, so youve done well for your first bow. congrats its a beauty.

[gudspelr]

Thanks, Richard-but I gotta be honest...I think some of your board and self bows are harder, especially the self bows.  Something about successfully taking a stave down to a workable bow AND having the tiller right seems really hard.  Best part about the lam bow-just glue it all together and cut out the right shape and good to go   .  Maybe someday I'll have the courage to make a self bow.

Jeremy

[David Holt]

Very Very Nice!  Great Job!  Love the form fiting riser, very nice touch!

[DeployableBowyer]

Ah...I remember my first bow...Looked like hell and broke after the second shot. You've done great on the other hand! Keep up the good work because I know you are probably already itching to make another one!

[gudspelr]

Thanks, guys and Eric-I've already started a bow board (from 4est's buildalong)...I think the virus may have set in  

Jeremy

[walkabout]

its definitly addictive, when you finally get one done and youre admiring it and thinking" wow i really made this". great stuff indeed.

[Robertfishes]

cool, when the finish is dry get outside and shoot it a bunch!

[jsweka]

Very nice Jeremy!  It sure looks a lot better than my first laminated bow.  You should be proud of her!

[Apex Predator]

Great job on your first!

[DVSHUNTER]

nice job jeremy. I like the fitted grip. I put thay on my personal bows as well. Welcome to the club. My name is Dave and I'm a bowaholic. :-)