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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #140 on: May 01, 2021, 03:20:39 PM »
Really looks good Pat

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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #141 on: May 02, 2021, 06:24:16 PM »
Well, you're not gonna believe this  :o...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   :saywhat: 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...



Can't wait to see it all finished :thumbsup: :jumper:
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #142 on: May 02, 2021, 06:28:01 PM »
Getting close. I'll post a tease a bit later.
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #143 on: May 02, 2021, 10:49:43 PM »
Just a tease...
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #144 on: May 03, 2021, 07:20:01 AM »
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #145 on: May 03, 2021, 08:50:14 AM »
So the high tech yin to your yang bow would be Compound "W"?

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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #146 on: May 03, 2021, 09:43:16 AM »
I wanted to take more pics and spray satin poly today but it's raining. Maybe it will clear up enough this afternoon to get it done.
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #147 on: May 03, 2021, 01:10:00 PM »
Had to go around my elbow to get these up.
 Just sprayed the bow. Will have more pics with a full draw later.
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #148 on: May 03, 2021, 01:28:10 PM »
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #149 on: May 03, 2021, 01:34:43 PM »
Nice pat :thumbsup:
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #150 on: May 03, 2021, 09:42:29 PM »
Sweet!

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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #151 on: May 03, 2021, 09:54:21 PM »
That is looking Sweet!
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #152 on: May 03, 2021, 10:41:15 PM »
That looks like it’s really comfy in the hand Mr. Pat!

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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #153 on: May 03, 2021, 10:49:25 PM »
Thanks guys. If weather permits I'll get the rest of the pics taken tomorrow.  :thumbsup:
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #154 on: May 07, 2021, 10:16:27 AM »
Well, it wasn't tomorrow but I did get some pics today for you guys. I'll get a full draw pic when Marcia finishes with our taxes.


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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #155 on: May 07, 2021, 10:22:53 AM »
Bows with knots on the back like that just amaze me.

Very nice, Pat.

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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #156 on: May 07, 2021, 10:26:00 AM »
Thanks Roy. If the back ring was chased cleanly around the knots the bow should be very safe. The tree supplies extra wood around branches to support the branches.
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #157 on: May 07, 2021, 10:36:29 AM »
Yes I understand that, opposed to 1/4 sawn belly wood that has a pin knot exploding:) LOL

I'm planning on making some BBO bows with flat sawn billets.

I think they would be sharp as heck..

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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #158 on: May 07, 2021, 11:42:29 AM »
Really nice Pat love the knots  :thumbsup:
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Re: finally started my newest selfbow
« Reply #159 on: May 07, 2021, 11:46:45 AM »
Thanks, Mark.
Was the Classic a classic?
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