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Offline Gaust

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My Second Self-bow
« on: September 30, 2014, 06:59:01 am »
This is sort of a repeat performance, my first self-bow bow was also an unbacked flat-bow from the same hackberry tree I had cut down in my backyard.   I wanted to see if I could do it again, but better.  Using simple hand tools (hatchet, rasp, scraper, and sandpaper) this, my second self-bow from a fairly straight stave with a few knots with a slightly crowned back.  It ended up 70” ntn, 45# @ 28”, with mass weight of 24 oz.  It has a 5” grip and 2” fades to 1 ½” wide limbs tapered the last 16” to 3/8” zebra wood reinforced nocks.  Like the first one, I decided to heat treat it to reduce set.  Did it twice, actually.  The last time after I had tillered to approximate weight.  Then fine-tuned it by reducing the sides only.   Stained it with a leather dye and finished it with four coats of Tru-oil.   The top limb has slightly more bend than the bottom limb and a stiffer handle.   I liked the way this one turned out.  It shoots accurately with little handshock, and it’s a little narrower than the first bow.

George

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2014, 07:44:03 am »
Man thats a beauty- awesome job for your 2nd selfbow. I love the handle and nocks! :)
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2014, 07:45:57 am »
Good job on a nice looking bow. Very little string follow too.
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Offline Knoll

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2014, 08:30:47 am »
Tidy job on the handle wrap.  You turned the edges under ... correct?
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Offline neuse

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2014, 08:47:46 am »
That is a beauty. Good job.

Offline burchett.donald

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2014, 09:07:31 am »
     Gaust, congrats on a beautiful bow, the bend is sweet... 8)
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Offline Pat B

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2014, 09:27:33 am »
Beautiful bow George especially for it being only your second one. Make your next one a little shorter and it might help reduce some of the hand shock.
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2014, 09:37:10 am »
Man George great job for your second self bow.  I like what pat said.  Good advise.  Can't wait to see your next one.

Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2014, 09:47:48 am »
George, that's awesome! Great tiller. Jawge
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Offline Gaust

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2014, 10:37:57 am »
Thanks all.  I waited longer for this stave to cure.  The first one I got a little impatient, but it worked out okay.

Pat, I'll try shortening the next one.  Maybe a try a static.  I have three staves left from the tree, but they dried kinda bendy.  Might take a bit to straighten them out.

Knoll, yes, the leather is turned in on the edges.

George

Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2014, 01:07:03 pm »
very nice congrats

Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2014, 01:48:07 pm »
Great work George. Nice tiller and profile.
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Offline Ken S

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2014, 08:48:38 pm »
That's a beautiful bow, you should be proud  of that one!

Offline wizardgoat

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2014, 02:08:45 am »
nice work, first 2 bows self cut wood gotta like that

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Re: My Second Self-bow
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2014, 05:09:39 am »
Very nice work,especially for your secone,you are a quick learner.  :) :)
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