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Inaugural “junior” bow trade
Muskyman:
Went back to work on my bow today. Pulled it some and checked the weight. 54 plus pounds. Pulled it to full draw and marked it with my gizmo. Sanded it with 80 grit for a bit, then sanded with 220 to smooth it out some. Pulled it about 30 times then checked the weight 52 plus. Marked it with the gizmo again and sanded more and even took my card scraper to it a little bit then more sanding. Pulled it about 20 times and checked the weight a fuzz over 50 lbs sanded it pretty good and shot it about 30 times took it back in the shop check the weight 51.5. Sanded it a little more with some 220 grit then sanded down to 2000 grit and checked it again and it was 50 lbs plus almost 51. Decided that’s gonna have to be good. I’ll give it a few days then check it again. I’m thinking this is the 3rd or 4th time I’ve had it close to 50 lbs. if it’s 52 or under when I check it it gonna get a handle wrap and tru-oil put on it.
Muskyman:
Checked it today almost 53lbs. Sanded a little. Now about 52lbs and staying there.
Aaron1726:
Got to say I admire your willingness to keep at it on this one. Sounds like it's been pretty stubborn.
Aaron1726:
I'm calling it done on mine. Ready to ship.
Made up a couple arrows to go with the bow too. Sourwood shoot shafts. One blunt with a 2 fletch and the other with a field point and 3 fletch.
The paining on the bow is inspired by a Choctaw bow. Didn't want to cover too much of the back, I really like how the grain looks on this one. Here's a few picks of the bow, arrows, and a full draw shot.
superdav95:
Very sharp looking bow! Well done.
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