Author Topic: finally started my newest selfbow (Read 13909 times)

Walt Francis · « **Reply #120 on:** February 22, 2021, 10:39:42 PM »

Looking good Pat!

For padding and insulating the grips on my two piece takedown bows I use craft foam from my fly tying kit.

Mad Max · « **Reply #121 on:** March 02, 2021, 01:41:04 PM »

I finally found it Pat
It works really good for chasing a ring in concaved staves

https://mdiwoodcarvers.com/products/3-4-round-end-wide-format-fishtail-gouge

Pat B · « **Reply #122 on:** March 02, 2021, 11:14:14 PM »

Thanks Mark. Looks like a good tool for concave backs and other areas and at a good price.
I haven't done much with the bow lately. With my back going out a few weeks ago I didn't want to over do it. Also on Monday myself and a friend started a kitchen/bathroom remodel for a couple. We got to rip out all the plaster and lath in the kitchen of an almost 100 year old house, walls and ceiling. I'll be picking concrete buggers for a week.

Mad Max · « **Reply #123 on:** March 03, 2021, 07:25:58 AM »

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #124 on:** March 03, 2021, 08:19:15 AM »

Wear a mask and gloves, Pat:)

Pat B · « **Reply #125 on:** March 03, 2021, 06:31:37 PM »

Had both, Roy plus eye protection but with a full beard I don't get a real good seal on my face but at least it pre-filtered before it hits my nose.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #126 on:** March 03, 2021, 06:45:02 PM »

Atta boy.

So what weight are you shooting for on this bow?

It for you or someone else?

Looks like ya have a lot of wood to remove yet.

Pat B · « **Reply #127 on:** March 03, 2021, 10:15:51 PM »

40# to 50#, whichever comes first. It's getting close. I've been thinking it was looking thin.
We have a few days off waiting on subs so hopefully I can get more done this weekend.
Marcia and I celebrated our 43 anniversary today.

Mad Max · « **Reply #128 on:** March 03, 2021, 11:25:43 PM »

Poor thing, your wife

Happy Anniversary

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #129 on:** March 04, 2021, 04:24:30 AM »

Happy Anniversary to you folks.

43 years, she must like ya....

What's ya gonna shoot for arrows, cane or wood?

Buemaker · « **Reply #130 on:** March 04, 2021, 05:46:35 AM »

43 years, congratulations and she must like you.

Pat B · « **Reply #131 on:** March 04, 2021, 08:33:43 AM »

She's never seen me without a beard.

I had my beard 8 years before we met.

I'm afraid if she saw what was under my beard she'd probably leave me.

Pat B · « **Reply #132 on:** April 29, 2021, 10:46:30 AM »

Well, you're not gonna believe this

...but I finished tillering yesterday and have started adding the Tru Oil finish. While Mark is out of town I thought I'd copy his rattan handle so don't tell him

and I'm gonna use a floppy rest. The bow was coming out a little light so I piked it about 2". She's now 62" N/N and 64" T/T and pulls about 43#@26" and shoots pretty good. Not gonna add tip overlays, just gonna keep her pretty simple.
Just so you don't think I'm fibbing I added a pic...

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #133 on:** April 29, 2021, 07:30:39 PM »

Looking nice Pat.

Pat B · « **Reply #134 on:** April 30, 2021, 10:56:15 PM »

I got the rattan handle wrap on with a floppy rest and 4 coats of Tru Oil. Tomorrow I'll get 2 more coats on and when that dries I'll give her a quick spray of satin poly. I need to put lots more arrows through her but she's holding 1" of reflex as of now. More to come.

Ken Sorg · « **Reply #135 on:** May 01, 2021, 06:41:52 AM »

Looks great sir! You have me wanting to maybe clean off my bench and give it another go🤔

Pat B · « **Reply #136 on:** May 01, 2021, 07:20:32 AM »

As you can see from my pics, Ken, you don't have to clean off your work bench.

Ken Sorg · « **Reply #137 on:** May 01, 2021, 07:42:07 AM »

Man, I don’t know! Mine’s been a “catch all” for the past 4 years!

I have both a hickory and Osage that are roughed out and floor tillered for 4 years also.

Pat B · « **Reply #138 on:** May 01, 2021, 02:55:33 PM »

At least they are well seasoned.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #139 on:** May 01, 2021, 03:13:13 PM »

Ken, didn't happen wifout pichers:)

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