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Yew selfbow safe pull
amadorbowman:
Got the bow today via the post office and wow! Its a beauty. Took it to the local archery shop to have a new string made and an arrow plate installed on the correct side (I'm a lefty). The shop owner was suitably impressed; particularly when I told him what I paid for it.
Overdrawing it will not be a problem for now. Holy Cow! I had no idea that going from a 50 lb bow to a 62+ pounder would be that much of a challenge. I can barely pull about 21". Obviously I will have to do some arm/shoulder exercises to build up those muscles.
All in all though, its obvious John Strunk builds a beautiful bow.
JW_Halverson:
Yeah, John didn't get his reputation outa the bottom of a Cracker Jack box, that is for sure!
Let's see some photos...full draw shots too! >:D
Del the cat:
Yup, pics would be good.
Del
Weylin:
Pics, pics, pics!
amadorbowman:
OK,OK, I promise to post some pics. Just a bit embarrassed to post pics with my puny pull. Am only pulling about 21" right now and with sore shoulders after trying to work the bow a little.
Am out of town now but will post a couple when I get home.
I also have a guy in England right now that is making me a "warbow light;" hickory bow, 72-76", 70-80 lbs. Don't have the exact specs yet, still in the process of completing it.
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