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"Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM

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bjrogg:
Your serving looks really good George. I didn’t have a serving tool for my first couple of bows but it definitely makes serving easier having one.

I also started out with B-55 and switched to D-97 because of the stretch. I have since come to realize I had to much twist that I’m sure didn’t help my stretch problem.

I’m sure you and your website have helped numerous people over the years. I can’t really think of anything a bowyer can do that would be more rewarding

Bjrogg

George Tsoukalas:
Thanks, bentstick. I am glad you re making and hunting with your bows.
Thanks, Bj. My website has been a labor of love.
Jawge

paulc:
So it is possible to twist the bow string too much....hmmm.  I might be familiar with that problem ???

Paul

George Tsoukalas:
Yes, Paul, it is possible. 1-3 is the ideal for B 50. I'm at 3 now. Jawge

George Tsoukalas:
I finally put about 30 shots through the bow. I decided to get it down to old man draw weight(43 lbs at 25") so I could draw it easier. Made it comfy for me.

I then sanded it with 220 grit, dampened the  limbs with a damp cloth to raise the grain, sanded it again with 220 grit and followed by 400 and 600 grit sanding. I usually repeat the process until the grain is no longer lifted but it's time to get this done.

Then I stained it with water based oak stain...I know...not the best of colors but that's what I had.

Next up is 3 coats of exterior poly. Perhaps tomorrow.

Thanks for hanging in there.

Jawge

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