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Offline Danzn Bar

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Feather backed bow with progress pics
« on: July 23, 2017, 05:31:44 pm »
Layout all the feathers for a one limb plus some.....
Rough up the back of the limb.
Mix up enough Flex Coat for one limb about 3-4oz of each.
Start at the top of the limb and lay down some flex coat with a soft hair brush
Add a feather and lay down more flex coat.  Don't do much brushing.  If the feather breaks apart pull it off and start over.
Best is to lay the feather without much brushing.
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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2017, 05:35:29 pm »
When all feathers are in place on one limb wait until the flex coat starts to set up or tacky.
Wet your finger with water so it does stick and make sure the edges are down and there are no air bubbles.
Once both limbs are done and the flex coat is dry , next day, cut off the overhanging feathers with a sharp file similar to snake skins.
Then apply one final coat of flex coat for the under glass looking finish.
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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2017, 05:37:02 pm »
Here is the finished Bow......
63" ntn
50# @ 25"
 
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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2017, 05:38:05 pm »
A few more
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Offline paulsemp

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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2017, 05:43:34 pm »
 my God is that nice! nice to see some of those progress pics of the feathers it's on my bucket list
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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2017, 05:59:31 pm »
Beautiful bow Bill! The first time I seen your feather bow I loved it.I'm glad you post this.this will be on my list to make one day.
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Offline Weylin

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« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2017, 06:02:33 pm »
Awesome! Very well executed. I was looking at those progress pictures and imagine myself looking tarred and feathered by the time I was done.
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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2017, 06:04:38 pm »
Thanks for sharing Bill. Like Paul said definitely on my bucket list. I saved a big bag full of turkey breast feathers. Nice looking bow to, beautiful work.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2017, 06:11:15 pm »
Another great How-to thread.  Thanks for posting this Bill.  It's on my to-do list also.

That bow looks great.  Very nice lines on it.  The overlays and handle wrap go very well with the feathers. 
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« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2017, 06:27:50 pm »
That's a beauty big guy. Great tillers and tips. I'm sure Ill get to see it in a few weeks? I need to try that feather backing some day, its gorgeous.
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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2017, 06:30:14 pm »
Excellent bow Bill and the feather backing looks great too.  8)   :OK
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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2017, 06:31:50 pm »
Beautiful, well worth the effort. You didn't happen to do a before and after weight did you?
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2017, 06:40:27 pm »
Great work Bill.  That is a fine bow.  I am glad you posted this.  I am wanting to try one of these feather backed bows for my father-in law.  He loves turkey hunting more than anything in the world and has been showing a little interest in "real" bows lately.  What better way to get him hooked than a turkey feather bow?  I agree with Clint on this being a great "how to" post.   
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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2017, 06:43:00 pm »
Thanks Guys, appreciate the kind words.
I'll have it with me at Elm Hall.

DC, if your talking draw weight, yes I did and I can't tell any difference.  But the Flex Coat was designed for coating fishing rods so it's fleixable and doesn't add any weight.  but feathers are very tough and I believe it does help with splinters lifting etc.  I think it is better than fabric backing for protection.
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Feather backed bow with progress pics
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2017, 07:01:59 pm »
Wow man, that's a really cool idea! The bow looks very well built and I bet it shoots real nice. Thanks for posting the how-to.  :)
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