Author Topic: Lets try it with bamboo. (Read 6029 times)

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2018, 06:16:00 PM »

Looking good!
Dave.

John Malone · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2018, 06:16:00 PM »

Wonder what kinda weight I can get out of this? Always wanted a real heavy bow, #70ish.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2018, 07:25:00 PM »

Look out, it's gonna blow.....

John Malone · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2018, 07:52:00 PM »

Roy, just hold my beer and go make us sum samiches.

Bvas · « **Reply #24 on:** February 17, 2018, 08:00:00 PM »

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Originally posted by John Malone:
Roy, just hold my beer and go make us sum samiches.

LMAO. “Hold my beer”
That’s a pretty good indicator that you’re gonna wanna watch what happens next.

John Malone · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2018, 08:42:00 PM »

Roy is tough, he can handle a lil trash talking.
Seriously though, with only about three inches of tip movement im thinking shes gonna end up some were around 50 pounds by the time i get her tillered proper.

John Malone · « **Reply #26 on:** February 17, 2018, 08:43:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Bvas:

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Originally posted by John Malone:
Roy, just hold my beer and go make us sum samiches.
LMAO. “Hold my beer”
That’s a pretty good indicator that you’re gonna wanna watch what happens next. [/b]

Watch from a safe distance you should say.

kennym · « **Reply #27 on:** February 17, 2018, 08:58:00 PM »

Lookin good!!

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #28 on:** February 17, 2018, 09:59:00 PM »

I guess it's OK..

John Malone · « **Reply #29 on:** February 17, 2018, 10:18:00 PM »

I put a tight long string on there, think I can go for whatever weight I want. Gonna keep her around #55 if I can. I could still shoot 70 I think, but the consequences might not be worth it.

mikkekeswick · « **Reply #30 on:** February 18, 2018, 02:31:00 AM »

Inner tubes are better for the clamping force, you aren't using enough clamps, really if you carry on using clamps you should use a pressure strip or have them max 2 inches apart. The tubes gives very even clamping pressure.
The holes at the tips are a good idea when using boo but the rest of the lams should be full width then all you need to do is tape them all to the form to stop any movement as you clamp.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #31 on:** February 18, 2018, 06:19:00 PM »

Well any progress?

John Malone · « **Reply #32 on:** February 18, 2018, 06:36:00 PM »

Just came in Roy. Planted snow peas today, They're Grandmas favorite. Tillered for a bit, its still stiff. It doesn't bend right out of the fade so that's good ill leave it alone until I get the rest bending more. I might get enough bend tonight for a pic.

John Malone · « **Reply #33 on:** February 18, 2018, 08:00:00 PM »

Only about 4 inches of bend.

John Malone · « **Reply #34 on:** February 18, 2018, 08:10:00 PM »

I don't like the way this pulley system feels. It feels like you're pulling 100 pounds at only a couple inches. How do you guys rig yours.

John Malone · « **Reply #35 on:** February 18, 2018, 09:19:00 PM »

Oh yea, I gained 3/16 of reflex.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #36 on:** February 18, 2018, 09:53:00 PM »

Ya gotta add another pulley, it reduces the weight in half. I would use a much shorter string on that bow too. Put in string grooves and get a real bow string on there that just slides into the string grooves.

John Malone · « **Reply #37 on:** February 18, 2018, 09:58:00 PM »

I'm gonna cut those tomorrow before I do anything else. I need a scale like that is the one from three rivers any good?

John Malone · « **Reply #38 on:** February 18, 2018, 10:17:00 PM »

I need a scale before I add pulleys so I can tell what weight I'm pulling. Think I got an 8 part block some were, I could pull it to 150 pounds with one finger then. LOL

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #39 on:** February 19, 2018, 04:59:00 AM »

Yes 3 rivers sell them. I like it. Other places sell them too.

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