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Offline TheFatboy

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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #40 on: November 18, 2009, 12:40:00 PM »
Wow, that looks NEAT!
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #41 on: November 18, 2009, 02:00:00 PM »
Looks great Marty.  I had to do 16 coats on the wenge one I built to get her filled all the way in.  rest assured next time CA glue will be used.  

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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #42 on: November 18, 2009, 02:28:00 PM »
Looking good Bro. Very nice.
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #43 on: November 18, 2009, 02:30:00 PM »
Marty I have to say that you do the nicest tips I have ever seen. Bar none.
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Offline Jesse Peltan

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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #44 on: November 18, 2009, 04:27:00 PM »
Great looking bow. I just have one suggestion. I'd file in the string groves like Dano does. He files in two angles one for the string at brace and one at 90degrees to the back. It makes the tips a little lighter and more aerodynamic. This second grove also prevents wear on the string. IMO it looks a little better too.
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #45 on: November 18, 2009, 04:31:00 PM »
Marty,
Nice job!
 I am inspired by this build. Did you use tapered lams for this bow? If so what were the specs. I am looking to do a similar bow and would love any tech info you can pass along.
Thanks
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #46 on: November 18, 2009, 05:06:00 PM »
I appreciate the commments guys.  

Jesse, if you will look at the middle tip photo above, you will see how I cut a relief in the belly side of the tip.  Without this relief, the string will pop in and out of the groove when drawing, and yes, prematurely wear your string loops.

Pappy,  I use four .001 tapered lams in all my models.  I also have a power lams that ride up the belly ramps.  They extend 4" past the end of the riser fades.
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Offline White Oak

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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #47 on: November 18, 2009, 08:41:00 PM »
Great build Marty and a beautiful bow.
Many of us learn when you share one of these.
Thanks,Ed  :thumbsup:
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Offline SteveD

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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #48 on: November 19, 2009, 07:28:00 AM »
Beautiful Bow Marty. I really like the wood combo.
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #49 on: November 19, 2009, 07:52:00 AM »
Thats a great looking build!  You can sculpt a tip overlay like no other.  Great job!
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #50 on: November 19, 2009, 03:06:00 PM »
So the power lams are straight tapered to paper thin like riser tips? Do you use the same butt thickness on top and bottom limb or will you play around with that to adjust tiller?
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #51 on: November 20, 2009, 12:19:00 PM »
Wow Marty, that is a beautiful combo of woods and I love the way you sculpt the tips...can you show us a belly side shot of the tips where you sand the groove in to keep the string from popping out? thanks
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #52 on: November 22, 2009, 05:07:00 PM »
I start with two .050-.060 pieces 12" long.  I taper the outer 6" down to nothing.  I run these under the belly lam until I they are extending up the limb 4-5" past the riser fade out.  This is where you can vary how far out the bend is adjusted.  I'll try and include a belly shot of tips tomorrow.  

I should have some completed shots of this one up tomorrow.  Here is a shot of the riser just before spraying the final "frosting" coat.  Wow!

 
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #53 on: November 22, 2009, 07:33:00 PM »
Wow is right- that is one nice looking wood combo. Keep up the good work.
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #54 on: November 23, 2009, 10:03:00 AM »
I've been hanging around watching you artists at work for a while. I am in awe of your skills.

This combo of woods is just plain dramatic !!!!

Great job !!
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #55 on: November 23, 2009, 11:03:00 AM »
Here she is guys!  

 

 

 

 

 
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #56 on: November 23, 2009, 11:12:00 AM »
Dang Marty, It's gonna be hard to top that one!!! Awesome work. I love the combination of woods. You need my address??  :bigsmyl:
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #57 on: November 23, 2009, 11:16:00 AM »
A few more!

 

 

 

 

 
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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #58 on: November 23, 2009, 11:18:00 AM »
very nice
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Offline Big-un08

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Re: This is now a build-a-long! FINISHED!
« Reply #59 on: November 24, 2009, 11:44:00 PM »
Awesome build Marty. The absence of glue lines is fascinating.
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