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GULP! New HBC R/D
Minuteman:
:o :o Here we go again folks! Everybody run! Parker's tryin to tiller a bow again. ;D Nah it ain't like that. I'm gonna ask for all of the experienced bowyers on this site to give me their advice as I go. Here are the particulars on the bow blank;
69 1/2" tip to tip, 6" handle section , right now the upper limb is almost 2" longer than the lower. Not too sure about that much difference between the two.
The limb tips sit 1 1/2" in front of the handle and there is about 1/4"of deflex( just barely noticeable) in the middle third, roughly.
Back is sanded and edges are rounded and smooth.
First pic is long strung on the tree with the 5 pounds of scale hanging from the string
Second one isstill on th long string pulled to near where a 4" brace would put it and around 40#.
I need help.
To me it looks like its not bending enough in the inner portion of the reflexed part.Mid limb?
I ain't touching it til I get some feedback.
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Justin Snyder:
I would leave the fade outs, and start getting the whole limb bending more. Justin
Pat B:
I agree with Justin. Leave the inner 1/3 alone for a while and get the outside bending. Your limb progression looks good so far. It is just bending a bit much inside...or, not enough outside. ;D.
Gosh, the trials and tribulations of a hickory backed black cherry bow :( AND the bowyer's name is Parker. Sheesh!!! ;D That's 2 strikes ain't it! ;D Pat
duffontap:
Yeah, if my name was Parker, I'd run for the hills. The good news is, I have had a student in my shop this week named Parker who's turning out a nice self bow. There is hope.
By the way, these guys know what they're talking about. Leave the inner 18" alone for now. Good luck--the whole team is pulling for you.
J. D. Duff
DanaM:
You can do it Parker! ;D
DanaM
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