2 piece self bow ... first try. finished pics pg 11

[ber643]

Ruddy, I also meant to say that, while you are here, you will get a chance to look at the wood/primitive bows I have on hand again, and pay close attention to some of the overlays, if you are interested. Some I've done, and (naturally) some others have done. Of course, as Pat said, they are basically just for looks/dress in any case.

[Pat B]

Ruddy, if you only have 1" of set after "sweating" the bow for hours she should be pretty broke in. I still like to put 100 arrows through a bow before it is done but seeing the results after sweating I can usually tell just "how" good a bow is.

[Igor]

Ruddy

Thanks for the adventure. I learned a alot...I appreciate you sharing your work.

Great job!


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Glenn

[John Scifres]

That is a very pretty tiller.  Nice job!

[Stiks-n-Strings]

Jod well Done Ruddy, Now get on over to the swap thread and get signed up.

 Stiks

[stikbow4148]

fantastic job,you can be proud of that bow...awlsome....john

[broketooth]

thanks fellas! im still amazed/stunned for lack of a better term, that im shooting this bow.im still undecided about what finish to put on her.i also have a much greater appreciation for what all the more experienced bowyers here at tg do.a lot of serious talent here. ruddy

[ber643]

AND - you're a part of it now, buddy.    

[Don Batten]

Great job Ruddy. You can indeed be proud of your accomplishment. Now take it out and kill something with it. later. Don

[joekeith]

Ruddy, great job  

[broketooth]

i just finished this bow.it has 4 coats of tru oil gun stock finish. it is 63" amo 47#@ 28" finished weight. i sacrificed a corovan tab to make a strike plate. the handle wrap is distressed furniture leather with #4 brownell black serving as the stitching. im not satisfied with the stitch. i will not be using nylon serving for stitching again. im open to suggestion for a better stitch material. i am however a big fan of the baseball stitch.let me know what ya think.

[Pat B]

Again Ruddy, you did a jam up job on this bow. Your learning curve is way shorter than mine is!!!  d;^)
  I've used heavy artificial sinew with good results for stitching handle wraps.

[ber643]

Looks Grrrr-rrrreat, Ruddy. Love the look of it (even in takedown mode) Can't wait to see, handle, and shoot it later this week. We'll get some pics of us shooting it if possible, and post those here also.

I was thinking the artificial sinew too for stitching. I have a 1/4# spool of it and could give you some but I think mine is only medium and may be too small - we'll compare it.

[Pat B]

Just double up on the lighter artificial sinew if you don't think it is thick enough.

[Stiks-n-Strings]

FANTABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

 Nice stick Ruddy! Give me a call Friday around mid afternoon.

 Stiks

[1oldbowguy]

A 1+ job there, congrats.

[Dmaxshawn]

Outstanding job!!!  

Shawn

[red hill]

Beautiful work, Ruddy...
Stan

[jsweka]

VERY NICE!!

[ber643]

Good thought, Pat; certainly worth considering, Ruddy. Mine looks like you could maybe even use three strands together if you wanted to. You can tell when you look at it.