2022 what did you do today?

[4 point]

Kirk, 59" string with a brace height around 8"s. I had to measure, I just have it marked on my string board with the twist count for the loops for all my bows.
Shredd, here are the pic's you ask for.

[flntknp17]

I know it isn't archery, but we all like working with wood here.  I took about three months off my usual bamboo-backed longbow building to finish up a fiddle that I have been working on bit by bit for a little over a year.  I'm estimating that I have 250 hours in it.  Made entirely from scratch except for the tailpiece, chin rest, and pegs that are generally purchased as a matching set.  Back is maple and the top is spruce.  I assembled it to make sure it sounded good before taking the time to finish it.  I will take it apart this week and finish.

I also worked on a new BBO this weekend.

Matt

[Mad Max]

Some nice work on this PAGE

[B-JS]

@ 4 Point: if your string for the right bracehight is 59", your bow is a 62" bow (by AMO).
How did you measure the 63"?

[flyonline]

I wouldn't bother with the hornbeam as bow wood, hop hornbeam yes but not hornbeam.

Ok thanks, looks like I have HB, not HHB 

[4 point]

Wow Matt! Forgive me if I call the pieces by the wrong name, don’t have a clue what I’m talking about. Did you carve the what I’d call the neck and head by hand? That is amazing workmanship! Beautiful maple in it.

[Shredd]

  WoW..!!  Great work guys...

[Shredd]

   Look what I saw last night...  Even way more beautiful in person... 

[flntknp17]

THAT is one BEAUTIFUL guitar!

[flntknp17]

Wow Matt! Forgive me if I call the pieces by the wrong name, don’t have a clue what I’m talking about. Did you carve the what I’d call the neck and head by hand? That is amazing workmanship! Beautiful maple in it.

Yes, the neck and scroll were carved by hand from a block of curly maple with gouges and chisels.  It was sort of a challenge to myself because I haven't ever really been satisfied with my carving abilities and I wanted to get better at it. 

Matt

[wood carver 2]

Matt, that violin is awesome! I noticed that it’s numbered #1.
If your first is that nice, I’d love to see what you make when you get good at it. 😁
The guitar is really cool too.
You know, I’m wondering if it would be a good idea to have a sub forum just for guys to show off the other, non archery things that they make. A maker’s forum.
Just a thought.
Just ignore this if it’s a bad idea.
Dave.

[Mad Max]

Nice work on the violin 

[Mad Max]

Here you go Flem
Stave bench for The raffle table at the Tennessee Classic next week.
ERC Eastern Red Cedar (Juniper)

[Crooked Stic]

Doing some limb butt changes and got a set of proto types done. Kinda green on one side and you have to guess what the other veneer is. 
They came out 42@28

[Roy from Pa]

Nice Mike

[4 point]

 Matt I’d love to see pics of it when your finished. I’m kind of amazed by the craftsmanship put into it.
Dave, a makers forum seems like a good idea.

[Crooked Stic]

Thx Roy

[Roy from Pa]

Not a good idea Dave.

This is a trad archery site.

[flntknp17]

I thought it was a fantastic idea because I LOVE seeing all the other things we do....I apologize if I was remiss in posting non-archery things.

Matt

[4 point]

You’ll play it around the campfire in traditional bowhunting camp, that should make it okay.