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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Rich Saffold on May 03, 2009, 04:08:53 pm

Title: Bows I've been making, a couple r/d elbs have been added
Post by: Rich Saffold on May 03, 2009, 04:08:53 pm

Haven't put anything here in a while, and will use this thread to show a few bows. A couple are experiments which have worked out quite well, and they will come later, but the first here went to Dan in Ok. He was pleased so I'm showing off his bow ;) Straight ELB style.

http://richardsbowyery.bravehost.com/420bows/IMG_8424.JPG

http://richardsbowyery.bravehost.com/420bows/IMG_8421.JPG

http://richardsbowyery.bravehost.com/420bows/IMG_8418.JPG

73" 70#+@27", and around 80# at 29"-30". This is Dendracalmus bamboo, cut from the neighborhood. It's marked-up from rubbing on the other poles giving it a bit of "character".

Rich-more to come

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 03, 2009, 05:25:24 pm

Nice bows, Rich.  Those are some heavy bows from the neighborhood. :) Jawge

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: Timo on May 03, 2009, 10:47:16 pm

Nice stuff Rich, and very large  pic files ya got there! ;D

I really like the scratched up boo,gives it a neat appearance. Lil heavy for my taste also. ;)

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: Rich Saffold on May 03, 2009, 11:16:45 pm

Thanks guys, The pics are a little big, but I didn't have enough money to bribe the kid to shrink them.. I had to make a few heavy bows lately, and the time playing waterpolo and swimming in the campus pool has helped me draw these bows much easier again..Kinda miss when I was 40 and these were like toys.

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: Sidewinder on May 04, 2009, 02:59:02 am

Rich your slender designs inspire me.   Danny

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: Rich Saffold on May 04, 2009, 02:17:17 pm

Thanks Danny, Most of the bamboo I harvest is only 2-3" in diameter, but it's a good match for this  slender style of bow. Plus each piece being a little different makes each one look unique, and this is something I value as well..

I think most  archers have a thing for dark skinny bows.. ;D

Rich

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: Dano on May 04, 2009, 08:19:00 pm

I have a thing for bright yellow bows, but even they turn dark after awhile. Nice work Rich!!

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: Rich Saffold on May 05, 2009, 01:31:17 am

Thanks Dano,  Ya they do, I've seen some black ones which were probably older than our combined ages and still shooting..

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: Keenan on May 05, 2009, 07:38:20 am

 Very nice work Rich. It's good to see some more of your bows ;)

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: Rich Saffold on May 05, 2009, 12:26:23 pm

Thanks Keenan, I hope you are feeling good, and moving with some flexibility nowadays. I've been crushed a few times so my spine has much empathy. My kid who has control of my photobucket account wants more allowance so its becoming easier to corral him for putting some pics up..

Kids-they're expensive  :o ;D

Rich

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: Rich Saffold on May 15, 2009, 06:22:53 pm

Here's a couple more ELB style r/d longbows both 69"ntn the black bamboo tri-lam is 62@28", and the green bamboo bow is 71#@29".  Full draw pics a touch fuzzy, think was shaking a little ;) not warmed up yet..Enjoy!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/Sourswithhawk/Bows/251.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/Sourswithhawk/Bows/250.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/Sourswithhawk/Bows/247.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/Sourswithhawk/Bows/246.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/Sourswithhawk/Bows/249.jpg)

Title: Re: Bows I've been making.
Post by: JackCrafty on May 15, 2009, 06:29:32 pm

Very nice! It can't be easy to tiller that type of bow.....

Title: Re: Bows I've been making, a couple r/d elbs have been added
Post by: OldBow on May 16, 2009, 01:41:48 pm

Super job on building seamless bows. Your R/D style is outstanding. Both of these Tri-Lams are bookmarked, too, for May Laminate Bow of the Month!!

Title: Re: Bows I've been making, a couple r/d elbs have been added
Post by: Marc St Louis on May 16, 2009, 03:11:42 pm

Nice bows Richard

Title: Re: Bows I've been making, a couple r/d elbs have been added
Post by: Rich Saffold on May 16, 2009, 04:51:25 pm

Thanks Guys!

It's been fun experimenting  with these bows..The learning never stops..

Rich

Title: Re: Bows I've been making, a couple r/d elbs have been added
Post by: cracker on May 16, 2009, 05:16:54 pm

Its all good looking stuff.Way to go Rick