Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: lesken2011 on September 29, 2012, 05:09:37 pm
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I've been working on a white oak molle for the last month, or so. It is my first attempt at a rawhide back. I finally got it to weight, today and shot it a couple dozen times. Just have to finish shooting in, skin it, and put my finish on it. It is 64" n2n and 52 lbs @ 26". Here are a few pics..
Here it is braced at 6".
(http://www.traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/uo7bweyvc7hoh3.jpg)
Here it is at 23"
(http://www.traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/x43jv7wzhsmabu.jpg)
Here is a pic of the handle build up with a 1/4" piece of poplar...
(http://www.traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/jpu050tujo7yw0.jpg)
I also put a piece on front on top of the rawhide.
(http://www.traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/gb6n064xwji6g5.jpg)
Here is a side view of the handle.
(http://www.traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/hyf6bry8mxpemx.jpg)
I still have to do some rounding when sanding. Here is a pic right after unstringing. There was slack in the string when I first unstrung it. I just noticed the slack is gone by the time I got my camera and took the pic. Set looks like a 1/2 to 1 inch of set.
(http://www.traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/q7jgmqp6d3hrqk.jpg)
Here is a pic of the zebrawood tip.
(http://www.traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/ueng7ig03av80n.jpg)
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wow, nice job! i really like how it looks ;D
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Kenny,
keep a picture of that bow in case Websters needs an illustration of "perfect tiller" I know them Mollegabets shoot SWEET but that has got to be extra nice.... 8) If you cant kill deer with that bow ya need shootin lessons, eh >:D
rich
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Man that turned out nice!!!
Tattoo Dave
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Very nice Kenny. Great bend in that dude!
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Thanks, fellas. Every time I make a bow I can usually take my time till right at the end. I can't wait to shoot it. First arrow outta this baby was right in the bullseye. What a feeling!!
I decided to try some leather dye on this one. The shoe store was out of light brown, so I decided to try british tan which looked the closest on the color chart. NOT!! It turned out orange. While I stood there trying to figure out what to do now, my wife walked into the shop and said "Oh how pretty!" I'm not really sure how to take that. I did a little sanding to tone it down some and may mix a little black with it, too. Not sure, yet. I'll keep you posted.
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Well let's see orange molly :P :laugh: ......so far so good,maybe a tad more reducement in the levers?
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Heck yeah! That one is coming along nicely. Kenny, you got a good one there. I can't wait to see it all slicked up. ;)
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They look a little heavy to me, too, Blackhawk, but not sure how much I can take off without bending. There is not much hand shock, now, mostly a little thump and she really sends the arrows with authority. I'm afraid to get too froggy with this one since I lost a couple of recent ones so I'm gonna leave it like it is, for now. I may come back later and take some more off, unless I give this one away. ;)
Yeah, Howard. It's all your fault. You kept braggin on white oak so I had to try me some. I really like it so far. Since the limbs turned out orange, it messed up my intended color combo, so I had to punt. I should still get her prettied up by next weekend, though.
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Looks Great Kenny! That is a sweet tiller. I'm just finishing up my own molle and it's almost ready to be unveiled. I was just out shooting it today and it sure does shoot sweet, I bet yours does too.
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Wow! That is looking great! Its amazing how much the tip overlays change the appearance of the side profile . I've never made a Molly, after seeing this one, that might have to change. Great work Kenny. I'm looking forward to seeing her all dolled up! Josh
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Nice ....i to jave one close to finish...in hickory .....cant wait to see it all dolled up.
Try a sample piece of wood the finish may change the orange appearance ;)
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Beautiful. Does it shoot fast?
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WOW man, I'm really liking that profile. Nice job!
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I think the mids could move a little more Kenny. Other than that reduce the levers a touch and seal it! They make for a suprisingly smooth shooting bow.
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Don't come in here this early tryin to bust my bubble, Pearlie. ;) Where you been? ??? Too late. I got the "orange" stain on her last night. Had to go with black tips. :-\ Had she turned out more brown, I had dark red tips planned. Sealed it with a couple of coats of shellac. Tru oil is next. Rained here most of yesterday and last night. Bummer! :(
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Been quiet lately Kenny, just reading along mostly. Ddint notice this until this morning. Sorry if I got ya worried now, no need for that.
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I'm liking what I see so far. Look forward to the finsihed pics. Danny