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Offline JKidd

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« on: January 18, 2016, 07:33:00 PM »
Hello all,

I would like to introduce myself. I'm Jon from virginia. I have been checking out the site for a while and am very impressed with the talents and skill level of all the members here as well as the comrodery and support all of you give. That is why i became a member. I have been wanting to build a bow for a long time and i plan on building one this year. I have been doing a lot of research and have decided on starting with the bingham hybrid 62". I have shot recurves and longbows all my life. I like what i hear about the hybrid and figured i would give it a try. I do have one question though. Has anyone ever modified the plans for more performance? I read somewhere that it could have more potential for speed in its design. I look forward to your input.
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« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2016, 08:10:00 PM »
Welcome Joe Kidd

I don't know, but I'am sure several people here do.

Your form  is the most Important part.

Edit your post to say (Hybird 62" Help)
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« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2016, 08:19:00 PM »
Welcome to the form and the addiction.

Although I can understand your desire to get the most performance out of a bow you build, my advice would be to stick to Bingham's plans for your first one.  If you follow their plans you will end up with a shootable bow at your intended draw weight right out of the gate.  Once you get a bow or two under your belt, then you can start experimenting with your own designs with a greater likelihood of success. - Just my $0.02.
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« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2016, 09:19:00 PM »
Welcome Jon!
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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2016, 10:04:00 PM »
Welcome from a fellow "Jon"! You'd be hard pressed to find a better place to learn than this, or to find a better group of folks!
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Re: introduction
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2016, 07:45:00 AM »
Welcome and I agree to take it easy on design for your first couple bows. The little speed you might gain won't be worth losing the bow and the money it cost.
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« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2016, 09:51:00 AM »
Welcome Joe. What part of VA?
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« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2016, 02:52:00 PM »
Thank you for the welcome everybody.

Canopyboy... im in alexandria.
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« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2016, 03:22:00 PM »
Velkommen.   :)
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Offline KellyG

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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2016, 11:53:00 AM »
Welcome aboard
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Offline JKidd

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« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2016, 05:51:00 PM »
Thank you. So what made you guys start building bows?
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« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2016, 05:52:00 PM »
Kelly that is an amazing buck!
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« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2016, 06:41:00 PM »
My first glass bow I made a couple years ago was a bingham 62" hybrid.  It is a nice shooting bow and shoots plenty fast.  I agree with previous posts -  stick with the plan on your first one and then go from there.  I would also suggest making it kind of "plain" using colored glass rather than clear with veneers and a basic riser.  With that said, I am kind of conservative!    ;)
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Offline JKidd

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« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2016, 06:52:00 PM »
Hey thanks mitch...do you have any pics of your bow? I would love to see them..
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« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2016, 12:59:00 PM »
I would build the Bigham's 62" hybrid as is. It is a great shooter, you won't be disappointed.
After you get some experience and a lot of research, you can venture off into design or re-design, that is where the real fun begins. As stated above, for my first build I would go with a proven design and specs.

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« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2016, 03:03:00 PM »
Hi JKidd, Im new here as well. I have made about 40 of the bingham 62" hybrids. Id be happy to help if you have any questions or run into trouble. If you follow Binghams directions you will do fine. I have learned a few little tricks and made a few bad mistakes though so any help that I can offer I would be happy to.
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« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2016, 03:28:00 PM »
Hey that sounds great. I am open to any suggestions. Im sure i will have a lot of questions. Thank you.
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