Author Topic: Two piece take-down success! (Read 991 times)

cunruhshoot · « **on:** April 04, 2016, 12:23:00 AM »

Building a two piece take-down has been on my wish list of accomplishments for a number of years now. And I finally took the plunge. I watched Big Jims build along videos numerous times and purchased my supplies from him as well.

I am excited with the results. I still have a good amount of finish sanding and then applying the spray finish but here are some pics.

62" mild d/r. 63# @ 28". I plan on dropping a little weight when I trap the limbs and final sanding. Red elm core wood and Shedua veneers - the riser is Iron wood and hickory with some paduak accents.

Buemaker · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2016, 04:05:00 AM »

Turned out very nice.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:14:00 AM »

Nice Cameron.

Scott F · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:22:00 AM »

It looks like you did it well; great job.

Big Jim makes it look easy on his video, but I think that I know better

choochoou · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:27:00 AM »

Wow awesome very nice job

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2016, 08:19:00 AM »

Great job Cameron!

Trux Turning · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2016, 08:45:00 AM »

Excellent- making a two piece is on my list also.

1oldbowguy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 04, 2016, 08:52:00 AM »

You did yourself proud for sure. That is one fine looking bow and great choice of woods. VERY WELL DONE!!

BenBow · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2016, 09:05:00 AM »

Nice work and glad it worked out so well for you

Crittergetter · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2016, 10:40:00 AM »

I told you it wasn't that bad!

Wolftrail · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2016, 02:56:00 PM »

Excellent; gotta love 2 piece bows. I broke my first build by Bracing it to high. That bow did break my heart and I have broke a few bows in my time :(

takefive · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2016, 04:32:00 PM »

Nice work on that great looking bow

Crooked Stic · « **Reply #12 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:00:00 PM »

Probably the strongest joint out there but time consuming. Looks nice.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:03:00 PM »

Nice work. I recently bought supplies to make a two piece as well. If mine comes out half as good as yours, I'll be happy.

Dave.

Wagstaff · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:23:00 PM »

Thats one to be proud of.. Good Looking Stick.

chackworth3 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2016, 08:49:00 PM »

Looks great! Nice work

cunruhshoot · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2016, 12:05:00 AM »

Thanks guys...it is fun to share our work with one another here! My wife is also very grateful that I have this place to share. I think she gets a little tired of me bringing in my bow at each stage and updating her on my progress... :D So thanks for your input and encouragement! And my wife thanks you as well...

BigJim · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2016, 09:02:00 AM »

Nice work. If you take your time, they are very easy and incredibly strong. Don't make the mistake and leave out the riser reinforcement and you will have a very reliable td bow.
The first few might be slow, but I would expect all the systems would be that way until you get used to them.
Once you get the hang of it, I doubt there is a faster system to install. Or one where the materials are cheaper.
Bigjim

Scott F · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2016, 10:38:00 AM »

BigJim,

Just one more time, this time in public -- I wanted to thank you for taking the time to post your videos on how to make a two piece takedown.

Now, if I could only muster the courage to attempt it like cunruhshoot did...

Mark Smeltzer · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2016, 11:41:00 PM »

The bow looks great and I like that system alot!

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