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Offline Lee Lobbestael

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My new hog huntin bow
« on: January 11, 2010, 01:13:00 PM »
Hey guys here are some pics of a maple self bow I just finished for my upcoming hog hunting trip. Its 49#@26" and 68" NTN.   Hope these pictures turned out
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Offline Lee Lobbestael

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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2010, 01:15:00 PM »
The bow is on a cant on that full draw pic and makes the tiller look a little screwy
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Offline JEFF B

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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2010, 01:38:00 PM »
that is cool  i like it. well done  :clapper:
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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2010, 03:13:00 PM »
Nice!

The handle looks cool is it comfortable?

What kind of maple tree did you use?
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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2010, 09:53:00 PM »
Nice job on that one!


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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2010, 12:58:00 AM »
the finish on the backing is really good looking, and i like your handle and arrow shelf as well.  
that full draw shot looks like it is demonstrating a hinge, though, about 1/3 of the way up from the handle. take this with a grain of salt, i'm no pro.
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Offline Lee Lobbestael

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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2010, 08:15:00 AM »
Thanks guys. Innocente, I know what you mean about the top limb I think it does bend a little strong there but the bow is on a cant and it seems to amplify that, because I have seen it at full draw straight up and down and it looks alright. Also the top limb has almost no set and whenever I have developed a hing in a limb it developes excessive set in that area even if i correct it. Osage tree, I think it is sugar maple but am not sure. I cut it from the woods behind my house in october. I was told some maples like red wont make a good bow but this wood seems to work great so i don't think its any of them. Yeah I like the thin grip it feels good in my hand
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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2010, 11:11:00 PM »
Looks good, hope it brings home the bacon for you. Enjoy!  :)
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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2010, 08:07:00 AM »
Fantastic bow! I love maple! Is this from a sapling or a larger tree?
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Offline Lee Lobbestael

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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2010, 02:51:00 PM »
Thanks guys its from a mid sized maple about ten inches in diameter
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Offline Pac'em out

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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2010, 09:55:00 PM »
Pretty cool.  Good job.
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Offline JMartin

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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2010, 11:33:00 PM »
That's a great looking bow, I sure hope you are successful with it on your upcoming trip!
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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2010, 12:22:00 AM »
How long did it take you? I have been thinking of trying one myself.
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Offline Lee Lobbestael

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Re: My new hog huntin bow
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2010, 07:14:00 AM »
Crotch horn, it only took about a week and a half, the drying of the wood took two months but that can be done alot quicker with a heat box
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