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silent sniper · « **Reply #240 on:** May 01, 2020, 11:09:05 am »

Everyones' bows are looking great! Well that is all except mine, she exploded on the tillering tree. Looks to be a combination of a tension break on the backing and I had some limb twist that was stressing the backing as well. Both limbs broke at the same spot in the transition of the inner to mid limb area which i found interesting. I should of used a stronger backing such as bamboo or hickory. I am back to the drawing board now, i haven't decided what I will build next.

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DC · « **Reply #241 on:** May 01, 2020, 12:38:36 pm »

Good one! Five pieces! You have to work at that.

What kind of woods, I must have missed that.

Mo_coon-catcher · « **Reply #242 on:** May 01, 2020, 01:41:47 pm »

That really sucks. But I guess it’s one way to make a multi piece takedown.

I don’t think I’ve seen a bow yet I wouldn’t be proud to own and add to my collection.

Kyle

silent sniper · « **Reply #243 on:** May 01, 2020, 02:05:21 pm »

Quote from: DC on May 01, 2020, 12:38:36 pm

Good one! Five pieces! You have to work at that. What kind of woods, I must have missed that.

I have broken my share of bows but this is one of the first that blew both limbs into multiple pieces. It was a maple/maple/osage tri-lam that I have been working on for awhile. It was my first attempt at a tight static tri-lam and it was a tough build that was giving me a run for my money. Finally it let loose which made me slightly happy since the bow was such a butt kicker. It either failed in tension from the maple backing giving out or possibly the grain on the osage belly being too stepped which could of folded over on itself. I honestly cant tell which was the culprit. Either way, I will chalk it up as experience and move on. It was a pretty bow while it lasted

-Taylor

Swampman · « **Reply #244 on:** May 01, 2020, 02:41:56 pm »

Well, I think we have our first broken bow of the trade. Last year the person that posted the first broken bow got a little something in the mail from me. I am not sure if that will happen this year or not but I want to encourage everyone to post their progress AND failures. That all adds to the fun of this trade.

Swampman · « **Reply #245 on:** May 01, 2020, 02:43:43 pm »

BTW Taylor, thanks for posting and sorry to see those great glue lines in those hooks not be able to throw some arrows.

Bubbabowyer · « **Reply #246 on:** May 01, 2020, 07:20:19 pm »

I got to shooting this gal some more today and realized I hadn't sent a full draw pic yet. Man it seems really fast.

Bubbabowyer · « **Reply #247 on:** May 01, 2020, 08:03:24 pm »

Oops here is full draw and some handle pics after six coats of true oil with a steel wool sanding between coats

Bubbabowyer · « **Reply #248 on:** May 01, 2020, 08:05:19 pm »

BTW dont mind the purple face. Lol

hoosierf · « **Reply #249 on:** May 02, 2020, 10:09:27 am »

Cool bow Bubba

dylanholderman · « **Reply #250 on:** May 02, 2020, 10:41:40 am »

nice i like the minimal handle and the inlaid coin.

TimothyR · « **Reply #251 on:** May 04, 2020, 10:21:40 am »

Very nice. I need to get back on mine.

Mo_coon-catcher · « **Reply #252 on:** May 04, 2020, 03:58:07 pm »

Finally got around to getting a full draw picture. When I took the first picture I realized I relied way to much on what the tiller tree told me. The bottom limb was far too stiff. By the time I got t he lower limb where I’m happy I lost about 5# which puts it just under the lower draw weight, but it feels much better to shoot. There’s still lots of time to start another to try to hit closer to weight. But I’m still happy with this one and love the leather it finished out. So it’ll definitely be a sender, it might as well see if I can make better.

Kyle