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Offline Oregon Okie

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first glass bow
« on: March 30, 2009, 02:35:00 AM »
Got to build a recurve at a friends shop. I've made a few self bows but this is my first glass or laminated one of any kind. 62" recurve. 57# @ 30. It's osage from a tree I cut on my grandad's land which my dad now owns. other wood is wenge with thin maple and bloodwood accents with a large brazillian cherry stripe. Brown glass on back and clear over some hickory that I liked. I've got the bug and already making plans for my next one.
Not the best pics since the are inside but I'll get more when I take it for a walk.
(yes it's left handed not backwards pics  :)

 
 
 
 
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2009, 06:58:00 AM »
Awesome!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2009, 07:30:00 AM »
wow thats really nice lookin  :thumbsup:
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2009, 09:40:00 AM »
Wow!  That's awesome for the first or 100th!
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2009, 06:09:00 PM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  
So what is the next one going to be?  :)
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2009, 06:14:00 PM »
:thumbsup:  Yep, I bet you were plannin the next one douring that final sand.  :archer:
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Offline Oregon Okie

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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2009, 06:36:00 PM »
Thanks guys. Yeah, I almost couldn't finish it because I want to start the next one. Have to fend off the divorce for a few weeks then I'll try again    :saywhat:  
I've got ideas for another recurve with some changes to the grip and I have some osage that is drying for a go at at a "real" self bow. Did board bows before. Oh yeah, going to try one with bamboo back too.
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2009, 06:38:00 PM »
WOW!! that is a beeeuuuuut. first or not. I hope one of mine will look that good.
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2009, 06:48:00 PM »
You did good Russ! Hope mine turns out as nice. Really like the osage connection to your grand dad's farm.
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2009, 07:44:00 PM »
very nice
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2009, 07:52:00 PM »
Nice rig.
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Offline Mounter

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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2009, 12:16:00 AM »
Wow, that looks reallynice!!!
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2009, 11:58:00 AM »
Great selection of contrasting woods-a beauty for sure!!
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2009, 10:09:00 PM »
beautiful colors it looks great!
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2009, 02:16:00 AM »
That looks great Russ.  You did good.  Was your buddy Mr. Savage?????
Again nice work.

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Offline Oregon Okie

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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2009, 03:29:00 AM »
Yeah it was / is Brock. Snag is just taking more and better pics than me. His is going to be awesome looking. Steve finished up his shop several months ago and I couldn't stay away any longer. Think I'll try to build something like you had at the banquet next but who knows.

Thanks to everyone for the comments.
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2009, 09:44:00 AM »
What I've found is I get to "the shop" and am so ready and excited to get going on the bow I've either forgotten the camera or I forget to stop and take a picture....I guess that is a good thing in a way.
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Re: first glass bow
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2009, 11:02:00 PM »
Wow!  Very nice!!!  Love the riser contours.  Good job!    :thumbsup:
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