Author Topic: New Bow with final pictures (Read 1964 times)

ranger 3 · « **on:** March 15, 2009, 02:14:00 PM »

Well here it is, how does it look? I haven't got a short string on it yet.

ranger 3 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2009, 02:53:00 PM »

Here it is pulled to 14" with the short string.

Pat B · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2009, 03:09:00 PM »

Get the area closest to the handle on the right limb bending a bit more. Looks like it could hinge(about 12" out from the handle) just past that stiff area. You could get the near handle area bending a bit more on the left limb too. Not too much for now on either. I would got the right one done first and see how it looks. Don't pull it any farther until you get this done. What weight is it pulling at 14"?

ranger 3 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:56:00 AM »

Ok here it is braced and one after I took 5 scraps off just the right limb where you said. It is 50#'s @ 14"

John Scifres · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:07:00 AM »

The left limb is stifer than the right, primarily in the third nearest the handle. Give it 10-20 scrapes at a time until it bends more there. That should even your limbs up. Your outer limb on the right is stiff too.

ranger 3 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:37:00 AM »

Here it is again after scraping

John Scifres · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2009, 12:12:00 PM »

Left limb, inner third, very stiff. Your fades seem very thick for a long ways. Get that near handle wood doing its share of the work.

ranger 3 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2009, 01:48:00 PM »

Sorry about all the pics. but how does it look now?

Pat B · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2009, 02:10:00 PM »

Just past the fade on the right limb needs a bit more scraping and from about 6" from the tip back for a foot or so looks stiff.
The left limb looks good to me.

frank bullitt · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2009, 03:35:00 PM »

Ranger3, are you flexing or excercising the limbs after scraping? I would hate to see you lose this one. I'm pulling for ya!

ranger 3 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:14:00 PM »

It's at 50@18 and I am going slooow

Pat B · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:24:00 AM »

From the right fade out is still stiff. Be careful because just past that is almost bending too much.
You are coming along nicely, though!

John Scifres · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2009, 08:44:00 AM »

Green means go; red means no.

ranger 3 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:19:00 AM »

That really helps John thanks

crumrw · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:53:00 AM »

Man I really love these "everyone helps" build alongs. They are so useful for the newb (like me). I'm about to start my first couple bows and will probably do it this way. It's like 100+ teachers helping you at once. It definitely helps build confidence in yourself. Great work and build along.

Rick

ranger 3 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:11:00 PM »

OK here it 50@21 I think I messed it up

Pat B · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:27:00 PM »

Flip it over to show the other side.

John Scifres · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2009, 01:39:00 PM »

You're fine. Don't worry.

You need to concentrate your efforts on the inner part of each limb; more so on the left than the right. Give the left limb about 20 on the green spot. Then bend it 30 times to 20" or so. Do that until it is evenly tillered and then work that spot right. You'll probably have to even up the limbs after that.

ranger 3 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2009, 01:40:00 PM »

Here it it reversed

ranger 3 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2009, 05:41:00 PM »

Here is my lastest 50@25 going for 50@28

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