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Offline TimB

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Second bow (pics)
« on: March 24, 2011, 12:37:00 PM »
Just thought I'd show off what you guys helped me to build.

 
Linen backed red oak board bow with walnut accents in the riser.

 
Now I know that the flipper rest probably isn't "traditional" enough for some, but I just love the darn things. I designed the arrow pass around it.

 
full draw. I couldn't seem to get a good full draw pic outside, so I came in.  ;)

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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2011, 12:42:00 PM »
wow. really nice bow. who cares about the flipper rest. it works for you. great job.don

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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2011, 12:44:00 PM »
I really like the way you did the handle.. looks like a more modern fiberglass bow but with just the board limbs...


Very cool!  I might have to try that.  I have only been building fiberglass bows.
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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2011, 12:46:00 PM »
Very nice love the design
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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2011, 01:05:00 PM »
Nice bow. Be careful you don't get that string behind your ear.;^)
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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2011, 01:11:00 PM »
What are the stats Tim? Nice finish work.

Offline TimB

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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2011, 01:21:00 PM »
Stats: 70" nock to nock, 35# at 28". I made it a little light because, I only intended for it to be a fun recreational shooter, not a hunting bow.

Bradford, funny you should mention it. I looked to my old store-bought glass backed recurve for inspiration when I was shaping the handle.

Thanks for the compliments guys.

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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2011, 01:28:00 PM »
Tim, I think that is one of the nicest looking board bows that I've seen. I wouldn't have even known it was a board bow if you hadn't mentioned it. Nice job!

I also shot with a flipper rest for quite some time before I discovered the forgiveness of beaver. Now I really like my beaver rest.
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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2011, 02:02:00 PM »
Beautiful!

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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2011, 02:14:00 PM »
Turned out real nice, good job !
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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2011, 03:43:00 PM »
Great job! Now go out and kill something! hahaha
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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2011, 04:39:00 PM »
Nice. I like the walnut accents and riser shape.
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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2011, 04:41:00 PM »
nice bow , first second or 100th

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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2011, 04:52:00 PM »
Great lookin bow. I really like that handle design.

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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2011, 04:56:00 PM »
Looks real nice Tim.

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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2011, 05:56:00 PM »
Nice looking bow. Congratulations.
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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #16 on: March 24, 2011, 06:08:00 PM »
I am really impressed with the tiller. You have those limbs bending beautifully. Great job Tim
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Re: Second bow (pics)
« Reply #17 on: March 24, 2011, 08:06:00 PM »
real nice job, looks professional.  35lbs is a weight you can shoot all day and still raise a cup to your lips afterwards. good job man.

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