american white ash slow build finished

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I worked to to much, I learned from it and that's what counts. I did use the rasp more on the limbs then I did with the other bow, That and having the limbs twist didn't help.

[Pat B]

Jeff if you are moving the tips 16" it is time to brace the bow with a low, 3" to 4" brace height. You will get an incorrect reading using a long string much past 10" or 12". I try to low brace as soon as possible to see how the tiller is at that point and be sure the string is tracking OK. So far you look good on the long string but it is time to move on.     Pat

[JEFF B]

ok thanks pat will do.  

[ber643]

Jeff, sorry it took me so long to get here. I'm proud on ya! Coming along good and this is the kind of thread that helps others starting out - IMO. I feel that way because (like me/mine) you are learning, as you are doing, and it invites the advice of our more knowledgeable/experienced friends and members. Also your pics are good (and folks love pics).

I use my K-bar a lot as a scraper (although it doesn't seem to faze Hickory too much - LOL). If you can get ahold of (industrial size - aprox 1 1/2" front to back) used bandsaw blades,(like folks use for trade points, thin knives, etc.), cut them/it into 1 foot or so lengths, tape the tooth side, and sharpen the other (right angle/square edge) and, viola! -Instant srapers, that are nicely flexible. Just a thought - used by lots of folks. Here is a pic - the squareer one (in the right corner) is an old Stanly Tools brand Cabinet Scrapper, el cheapo - but works pretty good (not very flexible though):

   

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neat trick Bernie, I like that...

[Dano]

"at the moment it is only 16" at #50 and i got to get it down to 26" at #45"

Jeff, you have commiteed the cardinal sin of bowyerin!! Never draw the stave past your target weight, 5# ain't much, but it's still a sin  

[JEFF B]

oh well never mind dano maybe the next bow will be spot on LOL!!!!

[Killdeer]

Uh-Oh!
Dano's in charge of The Rules!!  :eek:      

Killdeer  

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tiller it to 50#@28" that way you stay at the 50# and at your 26" You'll be about 44#

[Dano]

Jeff, did I forget to tell you, the bow looks great, keep up the good work.

And Kathy, you didn't know I used ta dream of being in law enforcment.  

[ber643]

And here I thought he (Dano) was "just the messenger" (don't shoot him, Killie -   :D )

[JEFF B]

iam still working on it i am just having a rest i have been making knife sheaths. and thanks dano

[Killdeer]

Hard to shoot something that skinny.
  :D

[ber643]

Awwww, geeze, Killie, now he'll start referring to me as "chubby"          :D  

(You better get back to work on the bow, Jeff, or make a scraper, or something, while there is still a thread left that qualifies-    :D   )

[Dano]

With Killies eyesite I'll be OK.  

[JEFF B]

hey uncle bernie the saw blade is a good idea. must go and have a look and see if i can get one or two.  

[Killdeer]

Now and Zen I hit something with my eyes closed.  :p  

Killdeer  

[ber643]

Jeff, There was a guy who got them from where he worked, cut 'em, and would send some (as I recall 6 or 8) to folks for just 6 bucks to cover mailing (he was maybe realizing a few cents only on each shipping), just to share a good thing. If you don't find any let me know and I'll see if I can locate him again. Shipping to "Upsidedownartica" might be a little more but it is still a good deal, and he is pretty quick with getting them on their way.

Killie, I've seen you hit things even with your eyes open - even if you were looking somewhere's else at the time - but Dano's fast going up and down hills. (Just kidding, Lady  - you always outshoot me - overall - you don't get as tired as I do -    )

[JEFF B]

and i thought this was supose to be about my bow. you guys are way to funny.  

[Dano]

Sorry Jeff, we get carried away sometimes.


SOOO how's the bow??