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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Luc Gilbert on October 25, 2009, 02:50:06 pm

Title: first bow- hickory
Post by: Luc Gilbert on October 25, 2009, 02:50:06 pm

So I finished my first bow. It is hickory and is 71 inches ntn and around 55 @ 28. Since its my first one I built it extra long and backed it with linen even thought be back was not violated. The thickness is he same all the way up the limbs and is tillered just from the width taper.
I did not like the look of the bone white hickory sapwood and the gray linen, and i did not have any stain so i just painted the bow. I then finished it with 12 coats of spar varnish.
The bottom limb started with 1 inch deflex so it makes the top limb look stiffer.
Now its ive got to start planing my new one :D hope the picture turn out ok, they are from my phone.
belly (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss102/lmavin/Photo-0226.jpg)
back(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss102/lmavin/Photo-0230.jpg)
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss102/lmavin/Photo-0221.jpg)
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss102/lmavin/Photo-0224.jpg)
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss102/lmavin/Photo-0232.jpg)
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss102/lmavin/Photo-0220.jpg)
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss102/lmavin/Photo-0214.jpg)
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss102/lmavin/Photo-0215.jpg)
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss102/lmavin/Photo-0209.jpg)
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss102/lmavin/Photo-0219.jpg)

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: Dano on October 25, 2009, 02:56:55 pm

Not bad for your first, congrats.

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: radius on October 25, 2009, 02:59:33 pm

nice one.  careful not to shoot the dog!

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: gmc on October 25, 2009, 05:33:48 pm

That may be the best first attempt that I've seen. Did you scrape the back of the bow? Just curious, it does appear to be rather flat and not rolling as most Hickory staves that I've seen (just an observation). Stain is a challenge with Hickory. I've had good results using Shellac. Actually I think Shellac was made for Hickory  ;D. Its a pain to apply but don't build it up so much to reduce the shine and then finish with tung oil. The downside is repairs, that's a pain.

Best of luck on the next one.

Greg

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: smokeu on October 25, 2009, 06:59:33 pm

GOOD JOB!! keep at it>

Mike

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: Luc Gilbert on October 25, 2009, 07:01:26 pm

Thank you.
GMC, I did not scrape the back at all, I just left the cambium in the low spots on the back. I was afraid of sanding through the thin ring when i tried to get rid of the cambium in the low spots so i just left it there.

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: brownhillboy on October 25, 2009, 08:52:29 pm

Nice job, congratulations!

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: kayakfisher on October 25, 2009, 09:24:08 pm

Nice job for a first
                     Dennis

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: Jesse on October 25, 2009, 09:31:28 pm

Man that is light years better than my first. Well done  :)

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: Bushbow on October 25, 2009, 09:31:41 pm

That is great, your first bow, and it works. My first three exploded, good job. I remember how great it was to shoot an arrow out of the first bow I made (that worked). I bet you make more. For stain on hickory shoe leather dye works well.

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: Luc Gilbert on October 25, 2009, 09:36:49 pm

bushbow, the first arrow I did feel great. the second one not so great since i missed my target and broke the arrow (first arrow i made) :D

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: Bushbow on October 25, 2009, 09:45:52 pm

Luc that is like a metaphor for life in general, but worth a laugh ;D

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: mack on October 25, 2009, 10:34:16 pm

Congratulations on your work. Good job on the tiller and keeping your weight up, my first came in way under the poundage wanted.

mack

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: MaceG on October 25, 2009, 10:35:10 pm

Love the way it looks braced.

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: George Tsoukalas on October 25, 2009, 10:43:14 pm

Awesome! Congratulations. Jawge

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: OldBow on October 25, 2009, 11:18:45 pm

Very respectible bow... I don't care if its your first or twenty-first. Bookmarked for Oct Self BOM fun, too.
I didn't save the full draw image. Can you provide a better one?

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: Pappy on October 26, 2009, 06:59:04 am

Nice job for the first.Congrats. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: Dean Marlow on October 26, 2009, 07:36:19 am

That is a nice looking bow. Can't wait to see more of your bows in the future. Dean

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: GregB on October 26, 2009, 07:54:14 am

Great job on your first bow! Don't you think it's about time to start your second one?  ;)

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: Josh on October 26, 2009, 10:53:36 am

Nice bow!!  Good draw weight on that one too.  My first bow I was aiming for 45# and it ended up 25#   :)  -josh

Title: Re: first bow- hickory
Post by: medicinewheel on October 26, 2009, 02:20:48 pm

Hey certainly a great job for a first bow!
Tiller looks good!