Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Danzn Bar on January 04, 2019, 06:09:31 pm
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Worked all day on this static recurve. This one lined up tip to tip pretty good for what I started out with.
Did some steaming of the statics and used dry heat to add in the deflex. I'll trim the tips once I get it to about 27" draw. I'll cut the tips back so the string just lifts off the limb about 2" from full draw. Will most likely add some sinew and add a turkey feather backing over the sinew.
This one is targeted for
55# @ 29"
62" ntn
Hopefully more to come,
DBar
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A few more...
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The temp in my shop started out at 61 and the RH at 35% . The steaming added a little...…:)
DBar
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That one is gonna be nasty Bill.
Bjrogg
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Thanks BJ.....
I'm expecting the RH will get down to about 20-25% by Feb...... it has the last few years, Ill be ready to add the sinew then. Im only adding two courses of sinew with a thick course down the middle, so hopefully by the end of March, it will be dry enough to add the feather backing at the Outlaws place.
This one may take some time I just hope it finishes.
Thanks DBar
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Now those are some hooks! Lookin awesome so far. :OK
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I can't wait to see that one in person Bill.
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That's gonna be a screamer, Bill. Can't wait to see the finished product. :OK
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Looking good Bill.
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Yeah that’s looking real nice. Do you think sinew is necessary or more for assurance?
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thats looking great,, nice profile (SH)
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Ben, JMO ;)
At 62" ntn, 29" draw, static it can be done without sinew. But, I want a long lasting bow that can be shot with confidence every time it is drawn back. Each limb only has about 24" of working limb.
DBar
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Great start Bill. What do you use the toaster oven for?
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Heck of a nice start and piece of osage Bill.Look forward to seeing the results and finish.
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It wouldn't surprise me if you don't hit the 240 yard mark at mojam. Looking forward to seeing this bow finished!
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Looks like you've discovered a high-quality stave supplier . . . . .
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That's a sweet set up for steaming!! Looking forward to seeing the bow when it's completed.
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This is going to be awesome. What a great profile of that stick.
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That's going to be a sweetheart :D Hard to align the string. I'll be watching to see how much you have to shorten the tips to achieve string lift off before FD.
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Great start Bill. What do you use the toaster oven for?
"What do you use the toaster oven for?" Hot snacks when the Outlaw visits the shop. lol
Seriously...I was thinking of using it to soften files to make knives.
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Looks like you've discovered a high-quality stave supplier . . . . .
Not this one Mike, I cut this one a few years back, 2015, it has a few reddish streaks in it.
DBar
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Aligning the string came really easy on this one so far.
The tough part is getting this damn thing on a short string/brace. lol
I'm getting weaker in my older age. :)
Thanks to everyone for the nice comments.
DBar
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DBar, did you do anything to stiffen the PVC tube? I tried it once and the tube bent and flattened.
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Love those deep hooks Bill, I'm sure with your patience and eye for detail work it will turn out as nice as every bow I've seen of yours.
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Lookin good buddy... cant wait to see the finished product, I know it's gonna be a goodun