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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Ifrit617 on July 28, 2011, 08:24:20 pm

Title: Simple ELB (Not 4 BOM)
Post by: Ifrit617 on July 28, 2011, 08:24:20 pm

Hey everyone,

I just finished up this ELB that I plan on using for target shooting and improving my terrible shooting form and habits....  >:D I plan on making 3 more almost identical bows with different finishes and weights to use for hunting.... I absolutely love this real simple design..

Stats:

Red Oak
71" t2t
38#@28"
1 1/8" wide at handle straight tapering to 1/2" tips
1 1/4 inch set after resting unstrung for a few hours


(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb416/ifrit617/100_6001.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb416/ifrit617/100_5999.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb416/ifrit617/100_6002.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb416/ifrit617/100_6005.jpg)
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb416/ifrit617/100_5997.jpg)

Title: Re: Simple ELB (Not 4 BOM)
Post by: half eye on July 28, 2011, 09:43:47 pm

Ifrit,
     Great looking bow there, sir.....it's longer, and has different style tips than the NA bows I've made lately, but the same priciple.......and they do shoot very well and are well mannered to boot.
very well done.
rich

Title: Re: Simple ELB (Not 4 BOM)
Post by: ErictheViking on July 28, 2011, 10:33:12 pm

Ifrit617, that is a sweet full draw pic. very nice work.

Title: Re: Simple ELB (Not 4 BOM)
Post by: tattoo dave on July 28, 2011, 11:50:28 pm

Looks great, simple is good. Nice work.

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: Simple ELB (Not 4 BOM)
Post by: medicinewheel on July 29, 2011, 04:20:13 am

Well done! - Kinda hard to judge the tiller, but I believe the lower limb could stand a few more scrapes at mid limb.

Title: Re: Simple ELB (Not 4 BOM)
Post by: Pappy on July 29, 2011, 07:17:23 am

Nice job,good looking simple bow. :) Got to love that.
   Pappy

Title: Re: Simple ELB (Not 4 BOM)
Post by: Ifrit617 on July 29, 2011, 10:22:26 am

Thanks everyone...

Medicine wheel- I agree, the lower limb is a little stiff but I did not want to lose any more weight by evening it up... Also the bow is canted slightly so it looks a little odd...