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Offline GregB

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Re: New member new bow
« Reply #30 on: September 24, 2009, 01:09:54 pm »
You're welcome dwardo...we're just passing it on. Frank (medicinewheel) has been one of several bowyers who's bow tips I've admired and tried to achieve their level of craftsmanship. Before long you'll probably be showing someone else how to make nice bow tips! :)
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Re: New member new bow
« Reply #31 on: September 24, 2009, 01:24:01 pm »
More tips...I get a lot of mileage out of this, don't I :P

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Offline dwardo

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Re: New member new bow
« Reply #32 on: September 25, 2009, 06:11:02 am »
The main thing i see is that my knock angles are way to steep and need to be a lot more shallow as yours seem to be.
Thanks again for the pics :)

Offline medicinewheel

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Re: New member new bow
« Reply #33 on: September 25, 2009, 06:18:19 am »
I have a build-along of how I work my tip overlays; maybe you want to check that out.
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Re: New member new bow
« Reply #34 on: September 25, 2009, 06:47:17 am »
I have a build-along of how I work my tip overlays; maybe you want to check that out.

great stuff! point me in the right direction if you would :)

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Re: New member new bow
« Reply #35 on: September 25, 2009, 07:47:04 am »
Go back to the "Main Discussion" page, the "How To's & Build Alongs". Scroll down and you'll see Franks tip build along. ;)
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Offline dwardo

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Re: New member new bow
« Reply #36 on: September 25, 2009, 07:57:20 am »
Thats a big help cheers all..

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Re: New member new bow
« Reply #37 on: September 25, 2009, 08:45:20 am »
thats a nice lookking bow ther,i like the way the grains run of the handle,is she a fast shooter

Offline dwardo

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Re: New member new bow
« Reply #38 on: September 25, 2009, 12:08:15 pm »
thats a nice lookking bow ther,i like the way the grains run of the handle,is she a fast shooter

Its not as fast as the birch bow i made last, probably because its a bit overbuilt and the tips are a little plump  ;D SAying that the birch bow is way underbuilt and prbably wont last too long..
I didnt want to mess with this one too much as i wanted a kind of base to see what wych elm likes.
I have about 3 staves left so the others will be better,,and with better knocks lol