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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: TBod on January 20, 2011, 10:27:21 am

Title: Hazel takedown
Post by: TBod on January 20, 2011, 10:27:21 am

Hi

Tried to make a 3p takedown with only wood and glue. Was inspired by a similar bow on another forum.
Made two sets of limbs,  66" 35# the other 70" 40#
Speedy assembly (5 seconds).

Title: Re: Hazel takedown
Post by: sweeney3 on January 20, 2011, 11:02:28 am

Neat!  Looks like it would probably shoot alright.  How loud is it?  If I tried something like that I would either blow out the back of that riser or I'd have it so loose that it would rattle when shot.  How's it working?

Title: Re: Hazel takedown
Post by: TBod on January 20, 2011, 11:19:09 am

Thanks!

I've only shot with the longer sets of limbs, it works fine. Like a normal bow. But I'm no good archer and I am out of shape shooting wise since this cold winter.

Title: Re: Hazel takedown
Post by: Del the cat on January 20, 2011, 01:27:17 pm

Cool, do the limbs double up as skis? ::)
Del

Title: Re: Hazel takedown
Post by: Elktracker on January 20, 2011, 01:30:52 pm

Nice job, tiller looks nice! cool idea too

Title: Re: Hazel takedown
Post by: TBod on January 20, 2011, 03:55:45 pm

Thanks!

Del, The limbs doubles up like skis if I don't close one eye when shooting

Title: Re: Hazel takedown
Post by: Josh on January 28, 2011, 12:42:05 pm

Very Cool entry for January BOM contest!!! I think it is awesome you can change the limbs out and the tiller looks pretty good also.

Title: Re: Hazel takedown
Post by: TBod on January 28, 2011, 12:44:07 pm

Thanks Josh!

Title: Re: Hazel takedown
Post by: ohma on January 28, 2011, 12:51:05 pm

TBod can you give a little explantion how the limbs attach? do they just slide into the riser? hope it works out and lives.

Title: Re: Hazel takedown
Post by: TBod on January 29, 2011, 03:22:25 am

Yes, they slide in and then the safety pin keeps it in place. It's important to get god a fit. The end of the limbs that goes in to the riser taper a little in width and more in thickness.