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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Oakenshield on August 05, 2015, 08:20:18 pm

Title: Second bow finished
Post by: Oakenshield on August 05, 2015, 08:20:18 pm

Hello all,

Well, i called my second bow complete today. It doesn't have the perfect tiller and its a no frills short/long bow (don't exactly know what to call it?) but I'm happy with it. I only had the chance to sneak a couple shot in and it feels much much better than the last bow i made. Its English Yew, 61.5" n2n, and pulls ~ 57@28". I'm praying to the archery gods in the sky that this thing doesn't go south after i shoot it in, cross you're fingers haha. Forgot to sign the darn thing and already put a couple coats of mineral oil on, anyone know a solution to that? Well here it is:

Thanks for lookin, Oak

P.S. Thankg agian Leb, you where a big help! And everyone else who helped me, thanks guys.

Title: Re: Second bow finished
Post by: Aries on August 05, 2015, 08:30:35 pm

That's awesome man you are really pumping them out, which side is your bottom limb?

Title: Re: Second bow finished
Post by: Oakenshield on August 05, 2015, 08:35:11 pm

Thanks man yeah ill probably take it much slower from now on haha. Starting to realize how important that is. The left limb is the bottom and unfortunately a little weaker i think, but maybe the extra inch on the other limb will balance things out?

Title: Re: Second bow finished
Post by: DuBois on August 05, 2015, 09:34:41 pm

WOW Man!
What is that wood? Is it backed? Nice for sure either way.

Title: Re: Second bow finished
Post by: Oakenshield on August 05, 2015, 09:42:01 pm

Thanks Dubois!, its unbacked english yew. sorry i left that out.

Title: Re: Second bow finished
Post by: Drewster on August 05, 2015, 09:53:00 pm

Whoa, that looks sweet for your second bow.  The tiller on that left limb looks terrific.  The right limb looks a bit stiff just a few inches out from the fade.  Love the handle.  Keep up the good work!!!

Title: Re: Second bow finished
Post by: Oakenshield on August 06, 2015, 12:10:52 am

thanks drew! I see that limb problem now enough for it to bother me haha, im gunna let that one rest for a bit and come back to it.

Title: Re: Second bow finished
Post by: Dakota Kid on August 06, 2015, 12:16:37 am

Here's an option for a signature. Just scuff up the area where you want to sign it. Get a fine liner brush and some india ink or thinned out oil enamel. Make sure it's dry before more finish coats.

Congrats. Way nicer than my #2. I didn't have the nerve to try yew for almost my whole first year. It's hard to get around here and I was terrified to ruin a stave. Nice job.