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Title: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: RyanY on March 27, 2010, 03:02:48 am

So a while ago I posted a thread showing off one of three maple board bows I made two weeks ago. Well here are all three together in a gallery of pics. The longest one is 68" while the other two are 66". They all draw approx. 50#@28". 4" handle with 2" fades. Limbs 2" wide to mid limb and then taper to 3/8" nocks. These were a blast to make and I thought they all had great tiller till I saw these pics. Two of the bows look as though the top limb is stiff in the middle. It never fails that I see tiller flaws in pics that I didn't see on the tree. Also one bow looks as though the bottom limb has quite a bit of twist. Eeek. I think tillering started off on the wrong foot because I started too thin near the fades. Over all I'm happy with these bows. I really don't want to seem like I'm trying to mass produce. I really put my all into each one. They look good, feel good, and are all hard hitters (IMHO). Plus, each one was good practice and a learning experience so hopefully my next bows will be better. Anyways, thanks for looking.  :)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10513.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10514.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10515.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10516.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10518.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10519.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10520.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10524.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10529.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10530.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10526.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10531.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10532.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10528.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10533.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10534.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/SDC10521.jpg)
Sorry if I posted the same pic twice. A lot of pics and they all look the same!  :P

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 27, 2010, 03:42:33 am

Nice works of art ryoon! Love them

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: Orkraider on March 27, 2010, 07:27:03 am

Very nice.

I love the look of these.

There's something about the smooth, simple, elegant lines that really sings.

The craftsmanship on these is excellent, and makes me jealous ;-)

Can't wait to see more!

Riley, Saint Paul, MN

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: acker on March 27, 2010, 10:48:25 am

Quote

There's something about the smooth, simple, elegant lines that really sings.

Yes  :) really nice bows !

Gruß acker

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: RyanY on March 27, 2010, 10:52:52 am

Thanks a lot everyone. That is probably my favorite thing about these bows. Just the beauty of simplicity. Thanks for looking.  :)

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: OldBow on March 27, 2010, 01:02:22 pm

Got one (x 3) bookmarked for March Self BOM fun. Thought I was seeing triple!

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: RyanY on March 27, 2010, 01:06:51 pm

Sorry Oldbow. You don't have to put these up. One of them was already posted in another thread.  :-[ Thanks for looking though.  ;D

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: NTProf on March 27, 2010, 01:13:46 pm

I LOVE maple board bows!!! Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: adb on March 27, 2010, 01:46:34 pm

Nice job Ryan! Strong work mate. Maple is my favorite white wood. I'd have to agree with you... I also think the upper limb in the last full draw pic looks a little stiff mid-limb, otherwise your tiller is spot on. Out of curiosity... did you finish one bow before you made the next, or did you make all 3 at once? Cheers.

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: Justin Snyder on March 27, 2010, 02:06:07 pm

Nice work man. Those are all great looking bows.

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: iskummulak on March 27, 2010, 03:34:09 pm

Nice looking bows Ryoon!  I love the look of maple, one of my favorite woods.  Greg.

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 27, 2010, 04:20:02 pm

Yes, very nice work. Jawge

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: RyanY on March 27, 2010, 05:31:24 pm

Thanks for looking everyone. I have to say that since I've been making bows from maple, it's really grown on me. When I really think about it I feel like I haven't made many bows so when I try and say what my favorite wood is I feel like I have more to discover. Maybe in a few years I'll pic a sure favorite. Still gotta work more with osage and yew for sure.  :D
adb - I made all three at once in steps. First I roughed out each one on my band saw. Then I tillered each one. And I finished them all together.

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: venisonburger on March 27, 2010, 07:34:10 pm

What can I say, I love maple, you did a good job with all 3 bows.
VB

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: profsaffel on March 27, 2010, 09:04:57 pm

Three great bows!

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: PaulN/KS on March 27, 2010, 10:48:10 pm

Great work Ryan, really nice looking bows.
You'll have to load up on some osage at MOJAM this year to keep you busy with some stave bows...

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: RyanY on March 27, 2010, 10:57:41 pm

Thanks everyone.
Paul - I just cut a huge hickory tree three weeks ago, so in a year or two I'll be up to my neck in stave bows. I probably have enough for 30 bows if I play my cards right.  ;D

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: VenomBOWslinger on March 30, 2010, 02:03:23 am

Man dont look so damned happy in ur pics.  I love maple it works great for me.  I dont go what everyone else uses or does I love hard maple smooth straight grain very little heart.  Your bows look good keep up the good work.  Wait to u get on the hickory it should be lots of fun! 

Russ

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: Pappy on March 30, 2010, 06:56:03 am

I don't see anything wrong with them,they all look nice to me.Nice job,you have been busy.Keep
up the good work. :) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: PaulN/KS on March 31, 2010, 07:39:14 pm

30 hickory staves ! :o
Yep that ought to last you a while Ryan... ;D

Title: Re: Three maple board bows - pic heavy
Post by: PeteC on March 31, 2010, 08:56:41 pm

Nice bows,you did good. God Bless