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R&D 2016 #22
« on: May 17, 2016, 09:25:40 pm »
I am so glad to be back on this page. After a year of just knapping the urge has hit me and this is my first bow of 2016. #22 self bow.
A R&D that was started back in 2014 and shelfed. The bow is a bois de arc, with string on its 58" ntn. The string is flimish twist FF. The snake skins are diamonds that I received from Cipriano that are beautiful skins. The tips are stained black walnut and the transfer area is red silk thread,  6 coats of polly. This is my first form fitted handle, black leather over cork, and it came out good I think. The bow pulls 35# at 26" and has a sweet release. The bending and getting the string to fall in the right place took quite a bit for me since it is my first R&D. All in all it came out way above my expectations. hope you all enjoy the pics as much as I have enjoyed building it. Also a thanks to all who inspire with their great work here on this forum.
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Re: R&D 2016 #22
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2016, 09:37:21 pm »
Very nice!!!

Offline JonW

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Re: R&D 2016 #22
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2016, 09:45:00 pm »
Good looking bow. Bet you're glad you finished it.

Offline Mounter

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Re: R&D 2016 #22
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2016, 10:45:26 pm »
Sweet! I like it!

Offline DC

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Re: R&D 2016 #22
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2016, 11:43:35 pm »
Good job on that one!

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Re: R&D 2016 #22
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2016, 05:00:41 am »
Beautiful bow, very nice work. :)
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Re: R&D 2016 #22
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2016, 07:07:01 am »
That's a beauty Knapper! I like the profiles, esp. the fd and your finish work is great.
Congrats!
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Re: R&D 2016 #22
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2016, 07:20:03 am »
Nice work on that bow David. Welcome back to bow building, doesn't look like you forgot anything during you time away.
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Offline Bob W.

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Re: R&D 2016 #22
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2016, 08:24:54 am »
Nice work, you put a lot into this bow and it shows, well done!

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Re: R&D 2016 #22
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2016, 09:21:35 am »
Cool little stick, knapper.
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Re: R&D 2016 #22
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2016, 10:01:51 am »
Great bow knapper, those skins match very well, and what a great bend!