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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Stringman on May 13, 2013, 04:00:34 pm

Title: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: Stringman on May 13, 2013, 04:00:34 pm
Took 2 salvaged limbs from previously broken bows to the classic and was asking around about what to do with them. Will talked me into a splice joint and so it went. Not the prettiest job, but seems strong.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/58C15B49-FF29-49AB-A5DE-BC38495FD719-6361-00000A9BE5ADA7B6_zpse9dafa8a.jpg)

Went with a very straight forward design...parallel limbs, flipped tips, and a simple leather handle. The bow is 65" long with a smooth 45# pull at 28". In keeping with the natural feel of this bow I kept the finish simple. I rubbed in linseed oil and then melted beeswax over the top. Really love the simple way this bow unfolded and on top of that the 2 billets look like they are sister splits.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/64476F49-328D-4073-BDDC-35A91B800A0C-6361-00000A9C0CD1A870_zps7529d794.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/C6998B74-35D6-4D88-9D0D-E02B513599CB-6361-00000A9C064D6B72_zpsce957f28.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/B4E88DF8-E0D0-48CA-888D-15BCA1704737-6361-00000A9BF78230AD_zps18679118.jpg)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/D74BDFDC-EE8B-43CF-B7E7-F1669B29DCBC-6361-00000AA198E73AE3_zps5411fb43.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/CE92F016-CCD7-44BF-9033-02DF5D2DF807-6361-00000A9BFE9C666C_zps7e6c67ca.jpg)
Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: k-hat on May 13, 2013, 04:08:57 pm
Very nice!!  good save and the brace looks sweet :)
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Post by: Gsulfridge on May 13, 2013, 04:15:38 pm
Excellent work! Way to rescue those bows, Scott.
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Post by: bubby on May 13, 2013, 04:36:10 pm
nice save, sweet bow and an interesting title
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Post by: osage outlaw on May 13, 2013, 05:39:54 pm
Nice job Scott.
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Post by: BowEd on May 13, 2013, 05:41:13 pm
Sweet lookin job Scot.Way to salvage it into a very nice favorite.
Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: jeffhalfrack on May 13, 2013, 09:24:59 pm
  Thats  Rotten!!!  send it  to  me,,,nobody here will know  your sorrow  ;D  I like it JeffW
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Post by: steve b. on May 13, 2013, 09:38:49 pm
Gutsy, and a good job.
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Post by: Danzn Bar on May 13, 2013, 09:42:41 pm
that is a sweet looking braced pic.  But someone once on here told me we need a full draw pic.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 13, 2013, 10:26:25 pm
I've seen it drawn. Its a sweety. Nice salvage Scott.
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Post by: MWirwicki on May 13, 2013, 11:41:32 pm
Looks great to me, Scott.  Good save!
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Post by: Pappy on May 14, 2013, 08:31:04 am
Nice job,love it when you can save them like that. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: Stringman on May 14, 2013, 09:19:32 am
Thanks guys, always wanted to do a spliced bow. It's nice to have success on my first.

Full draw pic is kinda crappy, but it gives you the idea.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/17880910-63AB-444C-B42F-D49530AD0955-6361-00000A9BEF0D9DE1_zpscc7dfb9b.jpg)
Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: stringstretcher on May 14, 2013, 09:25:31 am
That is sweet.  Nice job.
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Post by: ohma2 on May 14, 2013, 10:36:13 am
i am more proud of a bow i saved than anything. you did a fine job on that and deserve the pleasure of getting to shoot it.
Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: richardzane on May 14, 2013, 05:17:33 pm
nice save! nice to know it can be done!
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Post by: Danzn Bar on May 14, 2013, 05:50:20 pm
Very nice full draw ..........beautiful curves
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Post by: Will H on May 14, 2013, 08:15:37 pm
Well done Scott! Nice save buddy ;)
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Post by: Badly Bent on May 14, 2013, 08:27:31 pm
Very nice salvaged bow. Looks great and it has a real nice looking tiller going on as well. Fine work on that save Stringman. :)
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Post by: mwosborn on May 14, 2013, 10:44:01 pm
Very nice - I am impressed!
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Post by: mikekeswick on May 15, 2013, 04:48:29 am
To get a better fit on your next splice you should finish the joint to the best of your ability then steam the end for around 15 -20 mins and clamp together. Let them cool and hey presto perfect splices!
Good job on saving it.
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Post by: iowabow on May 15, 2013, 06:38:54 am
Scott I sure like the tiller on that bow
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Post by: RyanY on May 15, 2013, 01:24:45 pm
Looks great man! Is the splice closer to one fade than the other?
Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: Stringman on May 15, 2013, 03:03:30 pm
No, Ryan. It is dead center of the bow.

Thanks all for the compliments, and Will for helpin me with the splice layout.

Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: Christian Soldier on May 15, 2013, 03:06:20 pm
Very cool man! Jig saw and a clamp, or did you use some kind of power tool?

Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: Stringman on May 15, 2013, 07:02:33 pm
Used an old craftsman bandsaw and it worked like a charm!
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Post by: iowabow on May 15, 2013, 07:39:34 pm
Quote from: Stringman on May 15, 2013, 07:02:33 pm
Used an old craftsman bandsaw and it worked like a charm!
What most people dont know is that in the past all of his bows are done with an axe not bandsaw. When I read your post about using a bandsaw I thought man your world is about to change. I remember the picture of that saw and so how is that old thing working for Ya.
Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on May 15, 2013, 07:52:36 pm
great looking bow!
Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: Stringman on May 15, 2013, 09:56:12 pm
You're right John, I cut my first "hundred" bows out with a hatchet and draw knife. I actually got the bandsaw for cuttin up knife handles and odd jobs like tip material. After talking with the guys at the classic I figured how to fix the blade tracking problem I was having. Now that she's running smooth the world is kinda opening up. Oh the possibilities!!
Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: ssgtchad on May 15, 2013, 11:09:17 pm
Wish I could do that. Got 4 limbs that could make a nice bow if spliced together. Or I guess I could just quit breaking good staves >:D
Title: Re: Finger spliced-in the buff!
Post by: wildman on May 16, 2013, 12:33:22 am
Very nice, A good save makes up for lots of bad breaks.