Author Topic: First take down recurve (Read 667 times)

jsweka · « **on:** January 28, 2010, 06:14:00 PM »

Hi guys,

Last night I finished my first take down recurve from a Bingham's kit and had to show it off. I've built a few of their straight limbed longbows, and was going to build another, but I got an urge to try something different. This was a lot more challenging than the longbows I've done in the past and I have to give some thanks to those here who gave me some advice when I was having some limb twist issues. Got that worked out.

I've always had a fondness for curly maple (must be from the muzzleloaders my Dad use to build when I was a kid), so I used dyed curly maple for the limbs, and a nice piece of curly maple for the riser that I got from a guy who makes muzzleloader blanks. Wedges and riser accents are walnut. It ended up a bit heavier than I wanted (dead on 70# at 28"), but I really don't notice the inceased poundage since it draws a lot smoother than my longbows. I have no idea about the speed, but it's a screamer compared to my longbows.

There's some boo-boos on it and it's far from perfect, but I'm happy with the way it turned out for my first recurve attempt. Just wish my craftsmanship was of the same quality as the piece of curly maple I got for the riser.

Thanks for looking,

John

bjansen · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2010, 06:16:00 PM »

Oh yes..Very nice..The maple is outstanding. Great job.

Peckerwood · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2010, 06:56:00 PM »

Love that curly maple ! I think you did a real nice job.

I used to fish some at Sayers Lake . Isn't that near Howard ?

Bill

Trux Turning · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2010, 09:10:00 PM »

Very nice- that maple is something to look at!

sulphur · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2010, 10:02:00 PM »

man, nothin wrong with that one. Craftsmanship looks fine from my house. Although once you've got the first one out of the way you will start to add your own little details. great job

scottm · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2010, 10:04:00 PM »

Great job!looks very nice!

jsweka · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2010, 10:16:00 PM »

Thanks for the compliments guys. I was hoping for some nice weather for the weekend to get out and enjoy it a bit more, but it's gonna be cold and nasty here.

Bill - yep, Howard is the little town right on Sayers Lake. I live over the ridge from Howard, towards Lamar, but still have a Howard address. Lots of crappies in Sayers.

Jason Scott · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2010, 10:53:00 PM »

Terrific!

Big Riser · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2010, 06:09:00 PM »

LOOKS PRETTY DARN GOOD FOR YOUR FRIST RECURVE JSWEKA

Big Riser · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2010, 06:10:00 PM »

How long is the bow? jsweka

Scott F · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2010, 07:37:00 PM »

Great job, I like it a lot! Congrats on a great job, you should be very proud.

kennym · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2010, 08:08:00 PM »

SWEET!! How did I miss this 1st time ??

jsweka · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2010, 08:09:00 PM »

Thanks guys.

Frank - it's 62".

I was out shooting it in the snow today and I think this is going to be my "go to" bow this year. I'm still getting use to the extra draw weight, but it seems to pull easier each time a shoot.

SteveD · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2010, 08:49:00 AM »

Great Job. Beautiful bow

red hill · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2010, 06:39:00 PM »

Gorgeous bow! It was a kit from Bingham?

Igor · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2010, 07:03:00 PM »

Excellent 1st attempt!

Thanks for sharing

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Glenn

jsweka · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2010, 09:23:00 PM »

red hill - yes, I used a Bingham limb lamination kit. Riser wood was from a guy who makes muzzleloader blanks.

Thanks for the compliments.

John

Bodork · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2010, 09:54:00 PM »

Great job!! Nice looking bow!

ishi1archer · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2010, 09:51:00 AM »

Love that curly maple! Makes me want to try building one. Great job

Shakes.602 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2010, 11:04:00 AM »

Oh Yeah!! THAT is a Beauty!! Good Job!!

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