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Pappy:
Looking good so far Pat,I love trying to save one.It seem like a lot of work at the time but when the plan comes together it is all worth it.Good luck. ;D
Pappy
DanaM:
Nothing like a good challenge to test ones skills and patience.
DanaM
DBernier:
Hi PatB, I glued one up a short while ago. It is a reflex/deflex design and is boo backed with Bamboo floor belly. I made it (belly) 3/8 thick tapering to 5/16 thick at the tips. This did not include the back bamboo thickness. I made it 1 1/4 wide around the fades and a straight tapper to the tips at 5/8 inches wide. I was looking for 55# to 60# @ 28 inches. It came out light at 46# at 28. I am going to glue up another one and make it 1 1/2 wide straight tapper to 5/8 wide keeping the same thickness. I use a copy of Vinson"s hour glass templet for the handle because I like the way it looks and feels. One of the limbs, bottom, is a little stiffer for some reason. Could be tolerances in the wood. I will have it at the state shoot for comments and critique. I have some photos but don't want to load up the thread. I think the combo works out very nice and would have been interested in seeing your version.
Dick
Pat B:
Yea Pappy, I have quite a few that need fixin so I can stay busy for a while. ;DThe ones I've done so far have turned out better than expected.
Dana, This one is definately testing my patience. >:(
Dick, I was looking forward to using the boo for the belly but the way I had it glued up it wouldn't have worked out anyway. >:( Actually the osage I did use on the belly I got from Vinson a few years ago at Hickory. Small world ain't it. Pat
DBernier:
Hey PatB, and getting smaller. How small you say. A friend of mine was visiting Australia and met a guy at a miniature tank battle. I am also into RC tanks. He mentioned my name and Steve, the Aussie, nearly fainted away when they both confirmed it was me. I had been corresponding with Steve for years. Just a bit of trivia. Small world.
Dick
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