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blades7558:
oh i forgot the pictures. duh here they are

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blades7558:
well heres the bow pulling #45 on the long string. it seems to be at a good tiller but im not to sure so feel free to add your opinion. i had to bring the bow inside to dry it out it has been raining here for the last two days and the bow was out in the garage and picked up some of the moisture it took a set at 1-3/4. i think i might steam a deflex into the mid limb just to counter this but i might then just leave it alone and try it on another bow. tomarrow if the moisture drops enough ill brace the bow at 3 or 4 inches and begin final tillering.

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Josh:
Cool, very anxious to see how this one turns out.  That knot in the tip would have scared me off from that one. Glad to see you pushin forward anyways.  Is that gum as in Sweet Gum?  The tree that drops those spikey-balls everywhere? 

blades7558:
yes sir it is. it looks alot like oak with no leaves on the tree. i live in south jersey and they grow like wild fire here.

blades7558:
well its done! finnaly! my first bow is complete! it came in way under weight at #30 at 30 inches  and it has taken a horrible set at 2.5 inches BUT it works..... im positive im going to put a deflex into the limbs and maybe even shorten the limbs. i was amazed at how well this wood  works. it didn't snap or pop or complain at all during the whole process. so i would highly recommend this wood to any beginning bowyer. if any one has any comments questions or ideas on how to go about the deflex please feel free to comment i belive i'll try the deflex either tomorrow or this weekend. here are the photos of it at full draw on the tree and the belly side of the bow.

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