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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Barefoot_Jake on March 28, 2013, 08:54:10 pm

Title: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: Barefoot_Jake on March 28, 2013, 08:54:10 pm

Here is my second bow  ;D
Its 43 inches T2T
and 42 inche N2N

I dont not have the poundage but i would say some where around 20# at 19 inches. I dont have a tree yet so it was done all with eye, i do have the materials now to make one so that is my next project! Would love comments and any type of advice you guys have, have a nice day.  :)

(http://i.imgur.com/PopQN5I.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FILX3GF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/f3cigVH.jpg)

Title: Re: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: Joec123able on March 28, 2013, 09:33:56 pm

Not bad for a 2nd bow only problem I see is that it stacked on a ton of set it looks like in the second pic

Title: Re: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: Trapper Rob on March 28, 2013, 10:04:46 pm

Like the paint job.
Rob

Title: Re: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: Barefoot_Jake on March 28, 2013, 11:27:55 pm

Quote from: Joec123able on March 28, 2013, 09:33:56 pm

Not bad for a 2nd bow only problem I see is that it stacked on a ton of set it looks like in the second pic

yeah I was using green wood still only stuff i got still trying to get some good stave to season  >:D

Title: Re: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: SLIMBOB on March 28, 2013, 11:32:09 pm

Get a little shorty like that bending in the handle some and you will eliminate a lot of that set.  Nice second bow!

Title: Re: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: Barefoot_Jake on March 29, 2013, 01:52:57 am

Quote from: SLIMBOB on March 28, 2013, 11:32:09 pm

Get a little shorty like that bending in the handle some and you will eliminate a lot of that set.  Nice second bow!

So you think I should take wood off the handle or leave it as is?

Title: Re: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: SLIMBOB on March 29, 2013, 09:13:13 am

Depends.  I'm a tinkerer so I might do it on this one just because.  Good practice for the next one.  Others might tell you to leave it and move on to the next one.  Your call, just recommending you get more wood working.  It will even out the stresses on the limbs.  Your bend will be more circular and less angular.  Those angles are where your set is happening.

Title: Re: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: lesken2011 on March 29, 2013, 09:19:08 am

Nice artwork. I'm sure the child will love it as it is.

Title: Re: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on March 29, 2013, 02:03:10 pm

Cool.

20#!..... What kind of kid do you have?

Title: Re: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: spyder1958 on March 30, 2013, 02:16:37 pm

Good job jake, you got to get some cured wood on the next. go up to Bush Blvd, at craftsman supply and get some ash, oak, hickory or ipe and start another.
Graylan

Title: Re: 2nd bow, Kids bow
Post by: Barefoot_Jake on March 30, 2013, 10:50:49 pm

Quote from: spyder1958 on March 30, 2013, 02:16:37 pm

Good job jake, you got to get some cured wood on the next. go up to Bush Blvd, at craftsman supply and get some ash, oak, hickory or ipe and start another.
Graylan

Thanks buddy! will get on that soon. :)