Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: PeteDavis on September 22, 2010, 11:31:20 pm
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I'll start now-hope to have it tillered in a few days...
(http://www.fototime.com/83B8A2DBAA0B6C4/standard.jpg)
Tip Overlay Raw
(http://www.fototime.com/26A745B567FE99A/standard.jpg)
Rough Shaped
(http://www.fototime.com/4638EC300EBCAB8/standard.jpg)
Redundant Handle Wood
(http://www.fototime.com/7BD1EE6B4F472B6/standard.jpg)
3" Brace
(http://www.fototime.com/8A09E14B1B26253/standard.jpg)
I am now tillered to about 58# @ 26.5. That's three pounds over my target of 55# and I can live with it. I have not drawn the bow past this point and don't plan to.
I have about 1/4" positive tiller on the upper limb at the midpoint.
(http://www.fototime.com/293EE51A3133B1F/standard.jpg)
(http://www.fototime.com/534BCC393530489/standard.jpg)
(http://www.fototime.com/3AFCA3C938F23FD/standard.jpg)
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I have been drawing the bow a lot, incrementally as I tillered. Working each adjustment dozens of times. Sweated it at half-brace twice for six hours before final tiller. And I took about five hours today to get some weight down without overdrawing. 58# is the max the bow has been drawn to. For the last two tillering passes, I used #60 sandpaper and a block and got my rounding done at the same time.
I have a handle width of 1 1/8" at arrow pass. I may cut in a tiny shelf of 1/8" and extend that with leather, or maybe just add the leather to my handle wrap and live with the greater lack of centershot. I may also grind a slight detent for my hand web if I don't adjust to the relatively flat handle back.
This bow is heavier than I am used to, but that's what I wanted. I intend to work up to this weight in the next few weeks. I am used to the low fifties. I like the flatter flight of the faster arrow and this bow is fast.
How much weight will I lose as things settle in? I plan to sand again tomorrow w/ 120/150/180/220. Then some linseed as a base. I'll finish out with TruOil or Wipe-On poly.
Thanks again to all, especially to Pat. This is the beginning of a run of these things.
PD
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Nice teaser pic ;D
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That's a nice floor tiller bend. Won't be long before you're shooting her. 8)
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Thanks Pat-you're help was key. I am ordering TBB #4 shortly too.
PD
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LOL didn't see the string at first and thought that was set I was seeing ::)
Looks great Can't wait to see it finished. I love hickory and osage.
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I like the bow AND that living room! You've got a beautiful home, my friend. :)
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That's where I work. I build and improve a property in VA. I built the fireplace and chimney and all the woodwork. Wish it was mine, but it is, sorta.
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Great looking start,can't wait to see it shooting and all finished up. :)
Pappy
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good job so far , i havent worked with osage yet but i have a couple staves that will be ready soon. lookin forward to the outcome
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looks good
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Looking good. That house is great 8)
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If she blows you got a nice fireplace for it >:D
From what I see, it should give you plenty of lost and broken arrows in the meanwhile. Good shootin'!
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Nice Bow! Got it bookmarked for the Self Bow of the Month Contest coming up at the end of the week. :)
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Thanks Josh-it's a laminated osage bow with a hickory back...my first. Not a selfbow but soon I'll try one~
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Good looking bow.
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Thanks Josh-it's a laminated osage bow with a hickory back...my first. Not a selfbow but soon I'll try one~
Err... just making sure you were paying attention.. ;D Sorry I read the title and read your post, it was a typographical error I swear... :) I must be losing it or something, geez. :)
Again, nice bow, tiller looks great and I really like the way you did your tips. Got it bookmarked for BACKED Bow of the Month Contest instead. :)
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Nice job,looks good to me and looks like it shoots well also. :) :)
Pappy