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Offline EHK

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First one almost done
« on: November 29, 2013, 09:08:00 AM »
My first build is just about complete.  I sprayed it with spar urethane yesterday morning and want to give it another 12 hours before I string it up and get that full draw picture.  Until then, here are a few pictures of it - admittedly not very good pictures.  This is a Kenny M design.  Thanks to Kenny for the form template, lams and the question answering.

This was a learning experience for me.  I made mistakes, but did manage to recover from most of them.  The finished product has some flaws in it.  I missed my target weight by 5 pounds.  I had to do a good bit of sanding to get it tillered correctly, but I got a shooter on my first attempt that's what I was hoping for.  Came in at 40#.  The bow is free of hand shock and completely silent, even without string silencers.

The warnings should be posted more clearly on this site.  I am completely addicted and have already started on a recurve form and I'm thinking not just about build number two, but three and four.  

Here are some pictures of the almost finished product:

 
 
 
 
 

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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2013, 09:17:00 AM »
Very nice.

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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2013, 10:19:00 AM »
That looks great!
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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2013, 10:41:00 AM »
Great job Eric!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2013, 11:49:00 AM »
looks good!! what are the wood combinations?

i agree about the lack of proper warnings. i am completely addicted as well. i am not allowed into ANY wood/tool store without proper supervision. also if my wife could block websites, i'd be in a withdrawal coma.
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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2013, 12:32:00 PM »
Sharp looking bow.

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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2013, 01:20:00 PM »
Good looking bow!

Offline Trux Turning

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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2013, 01:40:00 PM »
Nice looking bow and those are shooter too!

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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2013, 02:28:00 PM »
Thanks for all the encouragement guys.  The riser is zebra and the limbs are red elm.  the next one will have more contrast between the riser and limbs for sure.

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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2013, 03:27:00 PM »
Well done!  I wish my first would have come out half that nice.
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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2013, 05:26:00 PM »
Nice work on a good looking bow.  Love that red elm grain.
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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2013, 06:04:00 PM »
good job

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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2013, 06:17:00 PM »
Nice, well done. Bue--.

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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2013, 06:24:00 PM »
congratulations!!! looks real good   :clapper:

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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2013, 10:51:00 PM »
Nice job! Looks like you have a knack for wood working. Can't wait to see your next one!

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Re: First one almost done
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2013, 11:22:00 PM »
Great job
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