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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: islandpiper on April 13, 2009, 08:35:04 pm

Title: New Red Oak bow
Post by: islandpiper on April 13, 2009, 08:35:04 pm

Today was my day off, so I went to work anyway (if you own your own business you know this story), to help a contractor re-lamp the work room.   Move tools, benches and fixtures, raise a 16' folding ladder, and proceed to pull lamps and ballasts.   As time allowed I worked on a new red oak bow.   It is 66" oberall, just over 1 1/2" wide at he widest parts, narrowing to about 1/2" at the nocks.   It is pulling 40# at 24" now, and the tiller looks "OK".  I want it to pull a good 27" when complete.   Nope, no pics yet but I'll try to snap a couple tomorrow.   

I may add a fabric backing for looks and some safety potential. 

As usual, this one is to give away.   I have yet to make one for myself, just to shoot and enjoy. 

Back in the saddle again.  It has been over a month since I sawed out a bow.  Feels good to get back to it. 

piper

Title: Re: New Red Oak bow
Post by: The Burnt Hill Archer on April 14, 2009, 05:00:19 am

cant wait to see it. and i know what you mean, its been 6 months since i worked on a bow. ive got 2 goin right now and im almost having to learn everything all over again!

Phil

Title: Re: New Red Oak bow
Post by: Pappy on April 14, 2009, 05:48:09 am

We want pictures. ;) ;D ;D Can't wait to see it. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: New Red Oak bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 14, 2009, 09:02:34 am

Good. I'm glad you had a chance to work on a bow. Jawge