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Offline Randbow

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First Bow!
« on: April 02, 2013, 01:09:00 PM »
Ok it's not my first bow, but it is the first I've posted on this forum.  It's a hickory board bow with walnut overlays and a red oak and walnut riser.  The tips are reflexed using 4est trekker's glue on method from his excellent tutorial in the "how to" section of the forum.  I got the hickory board and the black walnut from Pine Hollow Longbows.  Fast shipping and excellent quality materials. I haven't been able to resize the full draw pic to less than 640 wide but as soon as I get it done I'll post it.  

 
 
 
 
 
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Offline Randbow

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2013, 01:19:00 PM »
here's the full draw shot.

 
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Offline Hill Hunter

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2013, 01:21:00 PM »
Nice work, I like the handle
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Offline TimBoA

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2013, 01:34:00 PM »
Nice!  The walnut makes a great contrast with the hickory.
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Offline razorback

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2013, 02:09:00 PM »
Love tyhe walnut contrast with the hickory. Tiller looks good as well. I like to see nice finish work on a first bow, shows you care.
My only concern is the size of the site window, looks a little small. How far above the bows center is the shelf, it looks like it is right at the start of the fade. You could probably lower the shelf so that it is only 1 1/4"-1 1/2" above center. Will balance the bow better and provide a larger window. jmho. I hope others chime in with any helpful tips.
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Offline CalebNH00

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2013, 02:45:00 PM »
great looking bow!
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Offline Randbow

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2013, 05:25:00 PM »
Thanks for the compliments.  Razorback- You're right about the window.  It's at 1.75" and is smaller than most.  On subsequent bows I've made them bigger and all between 1.25 and 1.5".  If it didn't shoot so well I'd probably lower it and make it bigger, but my grand daddy told me long ago that if it ain't broke, don't fix it, so I'm gonna leave this one as is.
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Offline mwosborn

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2013, 05:49:00 PM »
Nice looking bow and bend!
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Offline karrow

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2013, 10:49:00 PM »
great bow love the handle and tips
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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2013, 11:03:00 PM »
Nice bow, but I agree with RazorBoy. I would open up that sight window. I can't see how you could shoot well with it like it is. Here is how I would do it. No offense meant, it's your bow.

   
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Offline twitchstick

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2013, 01:44:00 AM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline Buemaker

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2013, 04:55:00 AM »
Good work and I agree on the sight window.   :)
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Offline inksoup

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Re: First Bow!
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2013, 06:10:00 AM »
according to the be first this is so challanging...very nice  :)
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