Author Topic: BBI build along, my first backed bow (Read 13156 times)

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #320 on:** March 21, 2013, 04:24:00 PM »

Cool and only took 22 pages in here for you to make a bow. You Sailor boys are slow learners:) LOL & Congrats, Eric. Now we want a full draw picture please and if it's anything like on the tree it otta be a great tiller profile.

Draffish · « **Reply #321 on:** March 21, 2013, 04:35:00 PM »

wow very nice looking bow looking at starting my own first bow in the near future if it comes out half as nice as this i will be happy. Can i ask what is the length of your bow?

Draffish · « **Reply #322 on:** March 21, 2013, 04:38:00 PM »

and thanks for everyone putting lots of pics and info on here as it has helped me get abetter grasp on things

Millhimes · « **Reply #323 on:** March 21, 2013, 04:53:00 PM »

Condrats eric.fine job.Whats next?

Echatham · « **Reply #324 on:** March 21, 2013, 06:41:00 PM »

slow down fellas! it ain't finished yet! got a shape the handle... verify tiller, sand her down, finish it, make a handle wrap.... ya know... these things take time! I don't know whats next... was thinking maybe a red oak or hickory board bow with snake skins.... would love to try my hand at an osage stave eventually... open to suggestions! name my next project!

Echatham · « **Reply #325 on:** March 21, 2013, 07:07:00 PM »

here's a sneak peek:

I'm blaming the size of the group on my lack of a proper handle! but not too shabby for only having shot a couple dozen arrows out of it.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #326 on:** March 21, 2013, 07:15:00 PM »

Not too shabby. Bow looks great. You form that little pistol grip in there and you will be set. But I still say the handle is way too thick belly to back. But it's your bow:)

Echatham · « **Reply #327 on:** March 21, 2013, 07:25:00 PM »

it is roy, and its still coming down alot.... you'll see. its gonna be at least half an inch thinner.

Echatham · « **Reply #328 on:** March 21, 2013, 07:48:00 PM »

something like this as a starting point

right now its 2" back to belly, and im going to shape down to 1 1/2" in the throat of the grip to start with. btw that node is exactly centered. how does my shelf... errr.... rest location look?

Echatham · « **Reply #329 on:** March 21, 2013, 07:50:00 PM »

i think its kinda neat how that grain line kinda mirrors my handle shape

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #330 on:** March 21, 2013, 08:00:00 PM »

I guess it's Ok:)

Echatham · « **Reply #331 on:** March 21, 2013, 08:31:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
I guess it's Ok:)

don't get too excited! :rolleyes:

razorback · « **Reply #332 on:** March 21, 2013, 08:42:00 PM »

That is him getting excited. I think his pace maker is calibrated to prevent him getting any more wound up. Its an age thing.

Echatham · « **Reply #333 on:** March 21, 2013, 09:33:00 PM »

hows this Roy?

BMN · « **Reply #334 on:** March 22, 2013, 10:06:00 AM »

That looks great! Nice job.

Echatham · « **Reply #335 on:** March 22, 2013, 11:19:00 AM »

Thanks BMN. Can't wait to see how she feels shooting with the more comfortable grip.

Echatham · « **Reply #336 on:** March 22, 2013, 01:46:00 PM »

Igor · « **Reply #337 on:** March 22, 2013, 01:49:00 PM »

Very nice....congrats on a fine bow....

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macbow · « **Reply #338 on:** March 22, 2013, 02:26:00 PM »

Wow, turned out really good.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #339 on:** March 22, 2013, 02:36:00 PM »

The handle looks great and the full draw tiller is awesome. How's she shoot now?
But your drawing arm elbow is too high:)

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