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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dlamb on January 22, 2008, 12:18:03 am

Title: first bow
Post by: Dlamb on January 22, 2008, 12:18:03 am

well finally got down to it and started on my first bow

i broke one already and cut one wrong but think i got it right now just

one thing though........... any advice on the tiller?

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Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Dlamb on January 22, 2008, 12:28:25 am

another picture

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Title: Re: first bow
Post by: BowKids on January 22, 2008, 12:39:57 am

Nice Start. What is the wood/s and what bow specs are you shooting for, style, length, #, etc.?
 

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Dlamb on January 22, 2008, 12:42:14 am

its red oak longbow basically. trying for about 55# at 28 inches.   bow is 72 inches long. it seems to be bending nicely just trying to get it right before i put a shorter string on it

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: koan on January 22, 2008, 01:12:41 am

Dlamb, looks like your on your way. I think your ready for the short string..you got her bendin to brace height already looks like to me....Brian

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Justin Snyder on January 22, 2008, 01:44:03 am

I think the left limb is bending at the fade good, but stiff from there out.  Shorten your string like koan said and you will be able to see better.  Justin

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Pat B on January 22, 2008, 01:56:40 am

Dlamb, Welcome. Looks like you are well ahead of most of us when we first started. ;)
I'd say brace it with a short string to about a 4" brace. You will be able to see how the string tracks and get a more accurate view of the tiller.    Pat

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: GregB on January 22, 2008, 09:18:34 am

After bracing, you might try measuring perpendicular to the string against the belly comparing distances on each limb at the same location. That may help confirm what you think you're seeing. Helps me... :)

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Sidewinder on January 22, 2008, 05:37:05 pm

Good job from a fellow newbie. I would say you are on track.    Danny

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Dlamb on January 22, 2008, 11:27:50 pm

thanks for the info and props i have a little bit more tiller work to do to it to make the limbs bend evenly but shot it a couple of times and it shoots nicely

my first bow so its not the prettiest thing in the world but i am hook on the craft from the start

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: tradrick on January 22, 2008, 11:36:18 pm

Lookin good.You came to the right place for advice.These guys really know their stuff.tradrick

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Pappy on January 23, 2008, 07:30:23 am

You are already shooting it.man you didn't loose any time.How about some finish pictures
and a full draw so we can all see how it turned out.Great job and welcome on board. :)What
weight and draw length did you wind up with ?
   Pappy

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Dlamb on January 23, 2008, 10:17:06 am

ill get some pictures in tonight if i can im off to school right now

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Dlamb on January 24, 2008, 12:03:13 am

unbraced front picture, braced, and full draw

i ended up pulling 45 # at my draw length which is a little less than i want but i will do

one limb bends a tad bit more than the other but this was my first bow so i am very satisfied

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Title: Re: first bow
Post by: cowboy on January 24, 2008, 12:12:45 am

Purty darn nice :). Kinda resembles and elb with a little flat bow thrown in ;D. Glad your enjoying it and I know your hooked. Looks great for your first and fifteenth!

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Dlamb on January 24, 2008, 12:24:24 am

thank you and your right i am very hooked got my dad to pick up some cherry and ash today and ganna try another one like this then maybe move to a broad bow
im very happy with the bow expecialy since its my first bow

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Sidewinder on January 24, 2008, 04:00:20 pm

Nice job Dlamb, Have you gotten a chance to shoot it yet? I would be careful with the Cherry. I have'nt seen or heard of too many in cherry that hold to gether to well but thats just me.  Danny

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: 1/2primitive on January 24, 2008, 08:26:33 pm

Nice bow, good to see more people coming to the craft.
Yes, the cherry will have to be backed to make a safe bow. But I've heard that if it's tension safe, it'll make a good bow.
     Sean

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Wulamoc on January 24, 2008, 08:40:40 pm

Good looking bow!  Keep up the good looking work!

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Dlamb on January 24, 2008, 08:44:37 pm

thanks guys yea i shot it a few times it shoots fine still a little scatchy on the aiming but its been awhile since ive shot a bow like this so just got to keep practicing

thanks for the info on the cherry i guess ill save that and try to back it with some bamboo

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on January 24, 2008, 10:06:24 pm

Nice job. Looks good. Jawge