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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #580 on: April 17, 2022, 08:34:27 PM »
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.



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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #581 on: April 17, 2022, 10:28:11 PM »
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.

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #582 on: April 17, 2022, 11:04:11 PM »
Some nice work on this PAGE :o :thumbsup:
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #583 on: April 18, 2022, 02:21:06 AM »
@ 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"?

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #584 on: April 18, 2022, 03:16:15 AM »
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  :thumbsup:


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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #585 on: April 18, 2022, 08:47:33 AM »
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.

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #586 on: April 18, 2022, 09:02:27 AM »
  WoW..!!  Great work guys...

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #587 on: April 18, 2022, 09:53:19 AM »
   Look what I saw last night...  Even way more beautiful in person... 

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #588 on: April 18, 2022, 04:39:07 PM »
THAT is one BEAUTIFUL guitar!

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #589 on: April 18, 2022, 04:40:49 PM »
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

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #590 on: April 18, 2022, 04:47:43 PM »
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.
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #591 on: April 18, 2022, 05:23:40 PM »
Nice work on the violin  :thumbsup:
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #592 on: April 18, 2022, 05:28:27 PM »
Here you go Flem
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #593 on: April 18, 2022, 05:39:02 PM »
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.  :biglaugh:
They came out 42@28




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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #594 on: April 18, 2022, 05:47:12 PM »
Nice Mike

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #595 on: April 18, 2022, 07:38:30 PM »
 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.

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #596 on: April 18, 2022, 07:56:31 PM »
Thx Roy
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #597 on: April 18, 2022, 08:20:20 PM »
Not a good idea Dave.

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #598 on: April 18, 2022, 09:19:32 PM »
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.

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #599 on: April 18, 2022, 09:45:09 PM »
You’ll play it around the campfire in traditional bowhunting camp, that should make it okay. 

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