Author Topic: HBO longbow (Read 706 times)

razorsharptokill · « **on:** December 18, 2010, 05:19:00 PM »

This one is turning out ok I think. It has bocote handle and tips. 64" NTN. 57# @ 28".

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2010, 05:22:00 PM »

Resized the top pic twice andd it still looks too big. I took out that flat area out on the outer third on the right limb.

So far this bow seems pretty quick. I'm going to shoot it a lot more and check the tiller again.

I'd like to get it down to 50 at 28". It is amazing how little it takes with the scraper to effect a change on a limb.

Pat B · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2010, 05:30:00 PM »

Looking pretty good! HBO makes a very good bow.

red hill · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2010, 05:50:00 PM »

Nice looking bow, Jim. Is this the one you were working on in the summer? Looks great.
Stan

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2010, 07:09:00 PM »

Yes, one of them. Thanks guys.

broketooth · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2010, 07:39:00 PM »

is this bow asymetrical or is it the way the pic was taken

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2010, 08:22:00 PM »

I think it is the same on both sides. may be the shadow on the pegboard behind right limb.

red hill · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2010, 09:34:00 PM »

Jim, I like that bow. How thick are the limbs? I want to make an osage bow and will probably use hickory backing. My attempt at osage last summer didn't go well. I'm using the pieces as accents.
Stan

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2010, 10:06:00 AM »

Thank you. At mid limb they are about 1/2". Where you at in Ark? I get my osage boards near Salina Okla.

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2010, 11:22:00 AM »

Well... this bow exploded at 28" Backing separated from the osage. Looks like a starved glue joint. Luckily it was on the tree.

Pat B · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2010, 11:48:00 AM »

Did you loose the backing and belly?

bigcountry · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2010, 01:33:00 PM »

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Originally posted by razorsharptokill:
Well... this bow exploded at 28" Backing separated from the osage. Looks like a starved glue joint. Luckily it was on the tree.

from the pic, it looked like a hinge starting about 1 ft (midlimb) from the handle on the right limb.

Is there where it broke? Real sorry to hear it. Its heart breaking.

KellyG · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2010, 01:58:00 PM »

tough break I know your pain

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2010, 05:44:00 PM »

Looks like the backing let go about mid limb. Not sure wich one was on the right when she blew. It was quite spectacular, i'll give her that. I didnt rough the to mating surfaces up very well. TBIII was the glue i used.

bigcountry · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2010, 05:58:00 PM »

wow, I see what you mean by glue starved. Did you use alot of clamps? I am always afraid to over clamp.

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2010, 06:00:00 PM »

sorry to hear about your bow. It's never fun, but they do make cool mini explosions.

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2010, 08:29:00 PM »

Yeah, everywhere i could get them
Wont do that again

Pat B · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2010, 11:49:00 PM »

That's too bad Jim. Looks to me that a grain run off where the fades were cut in is where the failure started.
With TB glues you want smooth flat glue surfaces not grooved or roughed up.

Aznboi3644 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 21, 2010, 01:32:00 AM »

isnt osage an oily wood?

Pat B · « **Reply #19 on:** December 21, 2010, 08:46:00 AM »

Osage is oily but I've never had a glue failure with TB glues no matter what woods I have used. I do degrease with acetone but I know others that don't.

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