Author Topic: First two piece with Connexion hinge (Read 717 times)

Apex Predator · « **on:** May 20, 2010, 09:00:00 AM »

I had a little down time while awaiting a re-order of ebony. I decided to do a little research and development. I've been meaning to build a two piece take-down. I first retro-fitted an old bow with a sleeve, but was not satisfied. I suppose it's a good system, but I had a lot of trouble getting the two halves to cooperate. I still have to use a vise to pull them apart occasionally!

Here is my first Connexion hinge take down. I like it a lot! I used an overlay to recess the back of the hinge. She is a 68" ntn Sapelo mild R/D longbow. I used bois-de-rose for the riser, maple action wood core, and black glass. She draws 50@28.

I planned on putting mocassin skins on this one, but I'm not so sure now. I can always do it later.

Tater 2 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2010, 09:15:00 AM »

Very nice work as always!

Your work is always great thanks for the pictures!

JRY309 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2010, 09:54:00 AM »

Very nice work and those are some great looking tips,nice job!

harvestmoon · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2010, 10:17:00 AM »

Great looking bow...how does it shoot?

Bjorn · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2010, 11:30:00 AM »

Very nice! How about a pic in folded up mode?

rushlush · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2010, 11:37:00 AM »

Good looking bow!

CJ Pearson · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2010, 11:40:00 AM »

Sweet

Missouri Sherpa · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2010, 12:04:00 PM »

I have a couple of connexion hinge super shrew bows and I must say your application of this device is as nice as I have seen, (better than my own work for sure). Good job.

Apex Predator · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2010, 12:05:00 PM »

You can see how I built it in the bowyer's den. Here are a couple of construction shots.

ron w · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2010, 12:29:00 PM »

Marty, Marty, Marty what have you gone and done??? Now I have to re do my wish list. Are you going to offer that on all your models? Excellent job of make'n it all blend together....well done!!!!!

Apex Predator · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2010, 12:34:00 PM »

I'm still playing around with different systems Ron. I've got to try the fiberglass sleeve next. When I sort out the best system for me I'll share my thoughts.

I like this one a lot though.

flint kemper · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2010, 01:06:00 PM »

Marty, I would be more than happy to be your field tester on this one for you. Been wanting a takedown anyways and also want to try out one of your longbows. You have the best tips going as well. That riser wood is SWEET. Is your grip any bigger than normal since you inlaid it in the overlay? Perfect weight raqnge as well. Flint

Apex Predator · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2010, 01:13:00 PM »

If I wanted to build a smaller grip or one with a higher draw weight I would have laminated the riser. This one has a fairly large grip.

Steve H. · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2010, 02:39:00 PM »

I hope you used Titanium screws. SS screws are brittle-garbage.

Joshua Lee · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2010, 03:12:00 PM »

very nice bow marty.

Apex Predator · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2010, 03:14:00 PM »

Steve, yes these are the super titanium screws that Robertson uses.

Steve H. · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2010, 05:52:00 PM »

Good deal. I made that SS screw mistake!

Oliverstacy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2010, 05:58:00 PM »

Awesome! Love that hindge and once you offer it and I save the $$ I will have to order an Ossabow from you.

Marty is a great guy to work with!

Josh

BRITTMAN · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2010, 06:12:00 PM »

Excellent job ! Your bows are getting nicer with every one you make

Roconman · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2010, 06:29:00 PM »

Nice work,well done


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