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Author Topic: Finally built a selfbow  (Read 1058 times)

Offline James Wrenn

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Finally built a selfbow
« on: June 11, 2008, 06:49:00 AM »
Well after seeing Bernie's build along I decided to bite the bullet and try building a selfbow.  :)  I have looked at those great bows you guys have built over the years and knew one day I would have to see if I could do it.Although I have built right many other type bows over the years the thought of all the work in a selfbow and not haveing any glass or boo between it and the world has been a bit scary.  :scared:  I got a stave from 2Fletch to try one.(thanks Don) It about whipped me a few times learning to deal with knots and twist for the first time.I spent more time with a heat gun on this thing getting the string to move 6" to get over the grip than any bow I have ever built.  :bigsmyl:  

 
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Offline James Wrenn

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2008, 06:53:00 AM »
I have to run to work now but will post one more picture of it bending before I go.Not quite full draw as I was fussing at my wife to hurry up with the camera and things did not work just right.It was still 100 degrees and we won't doing many retakes.  :D  
 
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Offline Hot Hap

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2008, 07:05:00 AM »
Looks pretty good. How long did that take. Hap
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Offline LEOPARD

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2008, 07:11:00 AM »
Nice looking bow! Well done!  ;)
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Offline horatio1226

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2008, 07:17:00 AM »
That bow looks really good!
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Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2008, 07:23:00 AM »
Proverbial hat's off to ya, Sir!
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Offline SteveD

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2008, 07:47:00 AM »
Very Nice. Well done
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Offline Leo L.

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2008, 07:47:00 AM »
Good job!!
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Offline Okie 1

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2008, 08:01:00 AM »
Great job on the tiller, Are those antler tips? Very nice looking bow.

John
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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2008, 08:28:00 AM »
Great job  :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Offline BLACK WOLF

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2008, 09:10:00 AM »
AWESOME!

Ray  ;)
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Offline BMN

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2008, 09:22:00 AM »
Nice job! Looks great.
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2008, 09:51:00 AM »
Nice work!
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Offline BobCo 1965

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2008, 09:54:00 AM »
Cool. I'm looking forward to making one this year!!!
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2008, 09:54:00 AM »
Sweet bow James! Really like the tips. What are the specs?
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Offline pseman

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #15 on: June 11, 2008, 09:58:00 AM »
Good looking bow!  :thumbsup:
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Offline James Wrenn

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #16 on: June 11, 2008, 10:37:00 AM »
Thanks guys! Yeah I used some deer antler on the tips.I will have to get back with the specs after I find a tape measure.   :D   I just built it as long as the piece of wood I had.I have not weighed it either.I usually just work on a bow untill it gets to a weight that feels good.This one feels a couple pounds heavy still so should be around about 50-52 at 27 or so. I don't worry about a few pounds one way or the other as long as they shoot.Our min for hunting here is 40lbs and you can always tell when you get lighter than that.   ;)  

Here is a few more pictures if interested.I did not want to post them and load the thread up with pictures so just stuck them on a blank webpage.
  http://funhunts.homestead.com/firstsb.html

ok just checked the specs.68"AMO 52@27"  :)
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Offline Leo L.

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #17 on: June 11, 2008, 11:40:00 AM »
It sure does look like a fun shooter.
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Offline Bear Heart

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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #18 on: June 11, 2008, 11:45:00 AM »
Nice Job! I am still messing with the stave I bought of of Horatio last year.  Bringing me a new apreciation for power tools. Draw knife and some rasps are all I have been using.
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Re: Finally built a selfbow
« Reply #19 on: June 11, 2008, 12:05:00 PM »
James, I am in the process of making my first bow out of vine maple. Your bow is certainly an encouragement for me. How many have you built? You definitely do nice work!
I am just taking it slow on this stave. Especially since I don't have a band saw!
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