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First board bow, More pics/questions
bentstick54:
Bow came out real nice, especially for your 1st. Before you tackle those hickory staves make sure they are dry if you only cut them a few months ago. Hickory likes to be dryer than most woods or it will take excessive set when tillering, and be sure you seal it real good when done because it will absorb moisture and become sluggish if not. Looking forward to seeing more of your bows in the future.
If you can find an old/vintage drawknife that has not been abused, for the price, it would probably have better steel than an inexpensive newly made one. I’ve had good luck finding lightly used ones at antique malls for $25 to $50.
superdav95:
Nice first bow. Like the burlap backing too.
Lost Oki:
Plan is to build another Red Oak board bow, 72" nock to nock. I feel like I need a little more experience and need to gain more knowledge before taking on the Hickory.
Thanks for all the help and direction from all. Note: I have shot my first bow a total of 40 times so far and the more I shoot it, the more I like it.
Lost Oki:
Finished my first bow. I went back and reworked the handle area, much better. Currently I am at 116 shots with the bow with no issues. Pic is me at full draw.
Working on 2nd bow, Decided to go with the other half of board from my first bow. 62" Nock to Nock with burlap backing. Bow is shaped, backing glued, tillering almost complete. Hope to take to local bow shop to check poundage of both bows tomorrow. If all looks good I will glue on a short extension to the handle and shape like my first bow.
A big thank you to all the help I got for folks on this sight...made a difference.
Kidder:
Really nice job! I can tell you took you’re time on it and did it right!
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