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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: mntale on January 24, 2009, 10:16:24 pm

Title: Done
Post by: mntale on January 24, 2009, 10:16:24 pm

I finally got it done.

Made from a red oak board from Home Depot. 70" tt, 56# at 28". I got the handle a little thin so I glued on a piece in front and ended up with a semi reverse handle arrangement. It's backed with strips from a silk scarf donated by my wife. Finished with Tru Oil. It shoots really smooth with no hand shock at all. This has been a long time coming and I couldnt be happier! I've learned a lot from you guys since I've been coming here. Thanks to all!

Mark

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Title: Re: Done
Post by: Kegan on January 24, 2009, 10:20:58 pm

Looks very nice :)! Very interesting riser section too.

Title: Re: Done
Post by: Badbill on January 24, 2009, 11:04:01 pm

Hey congratulations! Feels good doesn't it? ;D

Title: Re: Done
Post by: sailordad on January 24, 2009, 11:10:17 pm

very nice looking bow,tiller looks good.

one question though,why did you find it neccassary to add that piece of wood to the back of the handle?
was it just a comfort thing or did it feel like it was bending and you didnt like that?
just curious ???

either way,it looks good,nothing real fancy but thats how i like them.

                                                                           peace,
                                                                                 tim

Title: Re: Done
Post by: mntale on January 25, 2009, 12:10:43 am

I took the inset part of the handle in pretty far and it felt to me like it was bending a little so after all the time I had in it I wanted to be safe rather than sorry. I know it looks weird but I have really big hands anyway and it fits well. I still have to cover it in leather and do the arrow shelf but I just wanted to show it off. I cant wait for judo point time!


Mark

Title: Re: Done
Post by: DanaM on January 25, 2009, 08:27:55 am

Congrats on your first bow, looks good :)

Title: Re: Done
Post by: George Tsoukalas on January 25, 2009, 10:18:38 am

Wow! Excellent tiller. Congratulations! Jawge

Title: Re: Done
Post by: John B. on January 25, 2009, 11:08:13 am

Very nice bow.  Tiller's spot on!

Title: Re: Done
Post by: sailordad on January 25, 2009, 11:22:56 am

Quote from: mntale on January 25, 2009, 12:10:43 am

I took the inset part of the handle in pretty far and it felt to me like it was bending a little so after all the time I had in it I wanted to be safe rather than sorry. I know it looks weird but I have really big hands anyway and it fits well. I still have to cover it in leather and do the arrow shelf but I just wanted to show it off. I cant wait for judo point time!


Mark

ya i have yet to get used to the feel of a bendy handle,most my bows that i make have a little bit of a riser like that too.unless the person i am going to give it
to asks for a thinner one.i like the feel of a bigger handle,been wrenching for so long now its hard to feel the smaller handles to know if i have a good grip on them,and sometimes this old mechanic hands just dont want to close that far either lol.

                                                                                                         peace,
                                                                                                              tim

Title: Re: Done
Post by: shamus on January 25, 2009, 12:10:16 pm

very nice job on the tiller.  You ahve the eye for it.  :)

Title: Re: Done
Post by: salad days on January 25, 2009, 02:38:17 pm

Nice!

Title: Re: Done
Post by: PeteC on January 25, 2009, 02:51:33 pm

Great lookin' bow mntale.You did a good job! God Bless

Title: Re: Done
Post by: Okie on January 25, 2009, 08:13:07 pm

Good looking bow. Nice tiller. Handles not bad either...it's original. :)

Title: Re: Done
Post by: Pappy on January 26, 2009, 09:11:10 am

Nice job,tiller looks great.
   Pappy

Title: Re: Done
Post by: John K on January 26, 2009, 11:13:53 am

Super job !

Title: Re: Done
Post by: robbsbass on January 26, 2009, 11:36:38 am

Good looking bow, I like that different riser, it adds appeal and a bit of your own self to the bow, well done.

Title: Re: Done
Post by: OldBow on January 26, 2009, 03:00:51 pm

Great tiller and bookmarked your fine weapon for January Self Bow of the Month

Title: Re: Done
Post by: Hillbilly on January 26, 2009, 03:36:36 pm

Looks like you did a good job on it. Tiller looks great.