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Offline Trux Turning

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Can't shoot a lefty.....
« on: May 29, 2012, 11:16:00 AM »
A friend of mine wanted a bow for his wife- something around 35#@22" and left handed  :eek:  . He chose this bow because of the small riser size(<1.5") and length 60"s.
So far I'm on track weight wise- I also discovered I can't shoot a lefty  :rolleyes:  
Here's a few pictures so far...
 
 
 
 

Offline Robertfishes

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2012, 11:39:00 AM »
Thats a good looking bow.

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2012, 11:56:00 AM »
Sweet bow Dave... I borrowed a buddys lefty bow the other day when we were shooting and at ten yards shot a 2" group with 3 arrows... I couldnt believe it. Liked it so much i bought a lefty cheap ILF riser now looking for limbs.

Offline red hill

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2012, 05:05:00 PM »
Nice bow, Trux... What do you mean you can't shoot lefty? I thought everybody was a southpaw!

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2012, 05:34:00 PM »
It's a sad sad sight to watch me shoot left handed, it's like I've never seen a bow in my life-lol. The only thing safe in the yard is the target.

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2012, 07:20:00 PM »
i now the feeling. i just made a osage bow for a friend whos a righty. im NOT. ill have to have my dad break it in. good lookin bow  :thumbsup:
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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2012, 07:20:00 PM »
Sweet bow! What do you use for a finish?

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2012, 07:37:00 PM »
Nice!!!
I once made a lefty longbow for my brother-in-law.  Man, does cutting the shelf on the wrong side play tricks on your mind.
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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2012, 09:32:00 PM »
Almost all the bows I build lately are ambidextrous - no shelf. I guess you could call them half leftys. Or maybe partly right.
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Offline JJB

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2012, 09:34:00 PM »
That is REALLY good looking!  I love the smooth lines to it, great work!
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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2012, 10:06:00 PM »
Dave you did good buddy, I like the Leopard wood riser, really pretty.

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2012, 01:29:00 AM »
When I tiller a bow I do most of the finishing work by shooting the bow with a bare shaft. I have an uncle and a good friend who are lefty's and each want a bow but I don't know what quallity I can produce with being able to shoot the bow so I have not made them bows yet. I do have a 35# lefty in the works at the moment so I can learn to shoot a lefty, but untill then hats off to you on a beautiful left handed bow!
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Offline Trux Turning

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2012, 12:13:00 PM »
Thanks for the complements- here's a right handed full draw photo on this lefty..
 

Offline GREG IN MALAD

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2012, 02:53:00 PM »
Dave, that is a nice looking bow. I'm a target-panic lefty convert, I'd be happy to shoot it for you. Although,It would require a signed contract to get it back.  :readit:
I didnt miss, thats right where I was aiming

Offline Trux Turning

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2012, 07:07:00 PM »
Thanks for the offer Greg- i'll have to take that under consideration-lol
I'm betting you would feel right at home shooting this one since its from those plans you sent me.

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #15 on: May 31, 2012, 07:20:00 PM »
Nice profile, Trux. Are the tips home-made micarta?

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Re: Can't shoot a lefty.....
« Reply #16 on: May 31, 2012, 09:17:00 PM »
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Originally posted by red hill:
Nice profile, Trux. Are the tips home-made micarta?
The tips aren't homemade- its some I got from Binghams

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