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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: NOMADIC PIRATE on August 18, 2009, 04:46:47 pm

Title: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on August 18, 2009, 04:46:47 pm

I don't particularly like to make bows for others, I put a lot of pressure on myself and get a bit stressed :) but ken made me a trade offer that was really hard not to consider.

...so I made him this little ELB, i had a bear of a time starting to get it to bend, the bow was so small allready that i was afraid not to make weight but in the same time it would not buldge, I did spend a lot of time just shaping and tapering, by the time i got a string on it it was basically tillered, i just had to shoot it in an did some minor 220 grit adjustments to get the positive at 1/8".

The bow is 60 # @ 24", 62" ntn, 1 1/16" at the widest point, assymetrical limbs, just unbraced is dead strait and reflexes to allmost an inch in a short time.

I'm real happy how it turned out ( I don't know how much more you can ask of a bowwood with this kind of dimentions ) it was shooting 800gr arrows real good, this will be a nice hunting bow.
Ken wanted to finish it and put the grip on himself, so here are some pictures of how I'm sending it out
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/005-2.jpg)


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/007-4.jpg)


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/003-6.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/004-6.jpg)

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on August 18, 2009, 04:49:41 pm

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/002-6.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/001-2.jpg)

The wood is real pretty,...ho yeah this bow was heavyly tempered

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/006-7.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/008-3.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/009-3.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/012-3.jpg)

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on August 18, 2009, 04:53:41 pm

can't really see in the pictures, but the stave as quite a bit of side to side weaving

....and yeah, braced and full draw pictures are up to KEN  ;D




........some better shots of the tips

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/017-2.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/015-3.jpg)


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/014-4.jpg)

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: Dano on August 18, 2009, 06:09:42 pm

SWEET!! I love those tips Manny, works of art my man.

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: adb on August 18, 2009, 06:13:06 pm

Nice work. Got a full draw pic for us?! ;D

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: Josh on August 18, 2009, 06:34:56 pm

another nice one Manny.  I noticed the "0045" you put on it.  Is that the number of bows you've made this month?   ???    ;D   Just kidding.

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 18, 2009, 09:48:50 pm

Well done, Manny. Jawge

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on August 18, 2009, 10:12:55 pm

Thanks guys  :)

......Full draw  and braced pictures are gonna be up to Ken, after all it's his bow ;)

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: Timo on August 18, 2009, 11:29:34 pm

Sweet work manny.... I'm sure he'll be please with that one. I think I'll start calling you "old hat". ;)

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: AKAPK on August 19, 2009, 02:47:32 am

Them trapped backs work pretty good I'm just not sure when its really necessary. Kill bow, Dude. 8)

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: GregB on August 19, 2009, 08:12:51 am

That's a good looking bow Manny, I'm sure he'll like it! Great looking tips! ;)

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: OldBow on August 19, 2009, 01:58:52 pm

Quote from: NOMADIC PIRATE on August 18, 2009, 04:53:41 pm

....and yeah, braced and full draw pictures are up to KEN 
Okay, we're counting on you, Ken :P

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on August 19, 2009, 11:13:23 pm

"old hat" Timo ? ....clue me in, i'm a bit dumb  ;D


AKAPK, corners are the most ugly things in bows  ;D

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: Gordon on August 20, 2009, 12:21:50 am

Quote

corners are the most ugly things in bows 

I couldn't agree with you more Manny. Sweet bow.

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: Knocker on August 20, 2009, 01:01:08 am

Beautiful Manny.  When are you having a bow-making clinic at your place?  You should be able to round up a few primitive archers to whittle down your guava supply!!!   ;D
The last day of the clinic could be a pig hunt & roast.  :P :o
Keith

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on August 20, 2009, 08:16:29 pm

Thanks gordon, knocker.

One day we'll have a "GuavaJam"  ;D

Haven't heard from Ken yet, I might have to keep this one for myself  ;D

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: medicinewheel on August 21, 2009, 02:59:18 am

Quote from: NOMADIC PIRATE on August 20, 2009, 08:16:29 pm

...
One day we'll have a "GuavaJam"  ;D
...

The stem I dragged home from Brazil seems to have a stave and two billets in it...so I'll jam with you!  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: medicinewheel on August 21, 2009, 03:01:51 am

PS: Nice bow...as always!

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on August 21, 2009, 01:10:52 pm

hey Frank, can you post pictures of it ?

Title: Re: Guava ELB for KEN (stonedog)
Post by: Stonedog on August 22, 2009, 07:44:18 am

Hang on there Manny!  ;D

EXCELLENT work as always!

I will be sending out your trade goods today!

Lemme know when you get them!