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Offline John Scifres

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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #100 on: August 06, 2013, 09:26:00 PM »
Yes.

4" or so brace.  shorten the string 2" or so and try it.
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #101 on: August 06, 2013, 11:57:00 PM »
Hey John,  I think it's looking better but I can't quite get the limbs equal looking. It's pulling 50# @ 25".  I don't know if the right limb is stiff up by the handle or what. I've been shaving but I don't want to do to much.  What do you think?

   
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #102 on: August 07, 2013, 06:52:00 AM »
Yes, I would work the inner third on the right a bit more.  Go slow, 10 scrapes at a time and exercise it 20-30 pulls after every scraping session and then take a picture.  You are getting really close though and still 2-3" of bend to make fine adjustment.
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #103 on: August 07, 2013, 02:07:00 PM »
Should I do anything on the left limb?

Also, I'm still using the rasp, is that OK?
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #104 on: August 07, 2013, 06:19:00 PM »
Nothing on the left right now,

No rasp.  Scraper only.
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #105 on: August 07, 2013, 06:21:00 PM »
Thanks John. After all this, I think I'm going to buy you a Christmas present or something!!
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #106 on: August 07, 2013, 09:05:00 PM »
Better not take you 'til Christmas to get this done  :)
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #107 on: August 07, 2013, 09:39:00 PM »
Haha, hey I feel pretty good getting as far as I have without breaking the stave!!!!!  I will hopefully get the limbs evened out tonight....... hopefully!!
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #108 on: August 07, 2013, 10:03:00 PM »
don't hurry though
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #109 on: August 07, 2013, 10:07:00 PM »
No, I'm in no hurry. I'm taking it slow.
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #110 on: August 07, 2013, 10:54:00 PM »
Looks good Jeremy.

John did Roy share his crayons with you?   :laughing:
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #111 on: August 07, 2013, 11:49:00 PM »
Alright John, I'm feeling pretty good about the bow. Pulling the right weight. Limbs are looking better. There is still a difference on the right limb but I'm getting worried about scraping more off. It's definitely getting thinner.I thought I'd post a pic and find out what you're seeing.

Where else do I need to scrape?

   
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #112 on: August 08, 2013, 07:14:00 AM »


The right limb is overlaid under the left here.  I also marked where I would scrape.  Green means go, red means stop. 10 scrapes at a time.  Exercise and check.

Get a picture of it drawn in your hand.  Mark the center of the string and put your middle finger there to draw it.  Place the fulcrum of your grip right at the center of the bow.  Put an arrow on it and mark the arrow wherever you are pulling to your desired weight and don't pull it any farther.
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #113 on: August 08, 2013, 07:16:00 AM »
Also get a pic of it braced and unbraced (strung and unstrung).
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #114 on: August 08, 2013, 05:39:00 PM »
for the braced, use a string that is two inches shorter than knock distances?
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #115 on: August 08, 2013, 08:54:00 PM »
that should be close but adjust as needed,
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #116 on: August 09, 2013, 05:18:00 PM »
Alright John. Is this the time I should Scrape the limbs with it braced up??

use the board to lift the string out of the way....
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #117 on: August 09, 2013, 07:16:00 PM »
Yes, that's what I do.  Get me that braced pic though.
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #118 on: August 09, 2013, 08:18:00 PM »
OK John, I have done NO scraping since the last pic I posted. I still need to do the work you outlined. I thought I'd go ahead and post two braced pics.  

What do you think?

Low Brace:  string is 2" shorter than knock length.

     


Higher Brace:  string is 4" shorter than knock length

   
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Re: First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong
« Reply #119 on: August 09, 2013, 10:12:00 PM »
right limb needs work from just outside of the handle to midlimb.
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