Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Kegan on June 26, 2009, 12:18:44 pm
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I started this bow a while ago, but I kept changing my mind so many times that I missed my target weight and wound up piking it down to 63". This is one of the first few bows that I've actually gotten a proper temper on the limbs (as you can see, it doesn't follow the string a great deal at all). It's 1 3/4" wide with just under 1/2" nocks, settled in at 65# at 27".
I tried some new stuff with this bow. Along with the proper temper, I aslo tried selfnocks on a bow with a FF string for the first time. Fortunately the padding and a doubling around the end have prevented any signs of damage (and saved me lots of heartbreak- I had to cut the original Osage overlays I did and nearly cried). I also laminated on a block of white oak after I messed up the original handle, and did a very nice dished grip; this is my favorite handle to date. The finish is much nicer than I usually do and this bow is one of my fastest. I tried a small leather shelf made from scraps on the side and found that it helps me shoot more accurately and I like it alot.
At this length I can't shoot worth a darn past 25 yards, but it really slings an arrow. I figured I'd try to use this bow to pay for my hunting license and tags this year though, so I hope I can find it a good home.
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Looks nice Kegan ! I really like the little tips. I bet she's a screamer !!
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Looks great Kegan,It has a fast look to it.Just curious,when you got your "proper temper" ,did it open up parallel cracks on the belly? I never have it happen on HHB or elm,but every time on hickory.I always have enough wood to tiller off the cracks,but I wonder why it happens on the hick and not the others,when they are all good and dry. God Bless
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63" is a shortbow?
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Thanks John.
Pete, I didn't have any cracks on this one, but I got a crack jsut like the one you're talking about on a white oak I was working ???.
Illuminati, for me anything under 66" can be considered a "shortbow" and therefore an excuse why I can't hit the broadside of a barn.
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Excellent bow. I love that tiller.
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Good looking bow Kegan,tiller looks nice as dose the finish work. :)
Pappy
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Probably your best work to Date Keegan. Keep up the good work!
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Nice bow Keegan. What do you mean by temper on the limbs?
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I'll bet its a deer smacker :D. Bookmarked, too, for June Fun
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Thanks everyone ;D! I've definately been trying to put more attention into my bows, I'm glad it's showing.
Greenstick- I take a heat gun and heat treat the limbs on the belly, helping compression strength and resilliency. It really helps the whitewood bows I do all the time.