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Offline sman

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I think I built a Bow
« on: September 14, 2022, 12:20:27 PM »
Thanks Kenny

About a month ago, I Emailed Kenny telling him I want to build a bow.  I had a small pdf of his 58 RD long bow that I redrew somewhat close and then had Zund Cut a plexi template.

From there Kenny set me up with the tappers, veneers and glass - hopping for a 47# to 50#

2-pieces .040 glass ---------.080
2-pair .030 veneers ---------.060
1 pr taper (.001) -------------.070
1 pr taper (.002) -------------.100

Finished product turned out 43# @ 28

more photos to follow

Thanks, Steve
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2022, 12:21:48 PM »
more pic
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2022, 12:23:27 PM »
Curly Maple dyed on back, natural on belly

Riser is walnut and curly maple
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2022, 12:37:19 PM »
Nice job! Thats a sharp looking first bow :thumbsup:

What did you dye the Maple with?
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2022, 12:40:27 PM »
trans tint walnut with denature alcohol
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2022, 12:55:53 PM »
Awesome job. Congrats
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2022, 01:01:17 PM »
Great job Steve!! :thumbsup:
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2022, 01:20:49 PM »
Nice build Steve! Now you’re smitten! Thinking about the next one yet? :bigsmyl:
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2022, 01:37:09 PM »
Nice work 👏
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2022, 03:03:38 PM »
thanks again Kenny, and yes already thinking about the next one - leaning towards reducing the stack a little and building at 56"

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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2022, 04:00:47 PM »
Looks really nice. Steve. JF
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2022, 08:31:31 PM »
Man i wish my first bow looked that sharp.  :notworthy:

I like the riser footing and I beam work... nicely done! :clapper: :clapper:
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2022, 09:28:25 PM »
 :clapper: Way to go :thumbsup:
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2022, 12:13:56 AM »
Very very nice. To get a shootable bow first try is a great accomplished. It’s beautiful and looks like it’s bending great
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #14 on: September 15, 2022, 10:35:59 AM »
That is some good work!
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #15 on: September 15, 2022, 07:46:51 PM »
Fine looking bow.  Very good work.
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2022, 09:43:18 AM »
Very nice! Curly Maple and Walnut are 2 of my favorites and they always make a nice combo.
Well done!
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2022, 07:51:21 PM »
Great job very nice!
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« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2022, 09:30:07 PM »
Nicely done. !!!!!
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Re: I think I built a Bow
« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2022, 02:19:00 PM »
Just want to say Thank You! to everyone, and believe me, if it wasn't for all of you guy's knowledge and post this would not have turned out as good.

Sitting Bermuda waiting on a flight tomorrow at 3, that I pray goes - so that I can be in a tree Saturday with my new toy

Thanks again Steve
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