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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: NOMADIC PIRATE on October 07, 2008, 02:32:20 am

Title: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on October 07, 2008, 02:32:20 am
The main reason for this post, is to let anyone out there that has a Guava stave know, that the best design for this wood is the narrow deep one, the wide flatbow is a bit of a waist of the wood.

Now to the bow,

.......finally got to make a hunting weigth Guava selfbow, I'm really, really happy with this one, not quite as fast as my 85 # HILL, but she shoots my 830gr hunting arrows cleaner than the HLL, and she is really consistent.

I was expecting anywhere in between 1 1/2 and 2" of follow on this one, but she finished with the tips still in front of the handle.

Quite a funky look at brace, and far from a clean nice arc at full draw, but the reflex in the 1/2 inner limb of the bottom limb and the hard bend at mid limb, didn't allow it.

66" ntn, 78 # @ 27", Zebewood overlays, Zebra hide rest & plate, hemp grip, finished with my homade mix, and I made an old school camo job for her.

She will be my sole hunting bow from now on. (untill i make an heavier one  ;D ;D )



Now to avoid any missunderstanding and people getting upset, I like to thank anyone that will post on this thread in advance, because I wont post again, I will answer any questions ( if there's gonna be any) by PM

I'm not replying on the thread, because this will be my last posting here, I'm taking a backseat to see if certain things change.


I will miss several of you that I admire and respect,

.......but in the mean time, I'll see you guys on the other side  ;D ;)


Take care


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/Heavy%20ELB/010-1.jpg)

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Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on October 07, 2008, 02:34:25 am
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/Heavy%20ELB/009.jpg)

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Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on October 07, 2008, 02:36:41 am
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/Heavy%20ELB/023.jpg)

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Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: El Destructo on October 07, 2008, 05:08:05 am
Once again..............nice Bow!! Love them Tips..........now lets do some swapping.....Your Guava for some Texas Panhandle Rocks...thats all we have here of any value!!!  ;D
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: Pappy on October 07, 2008, 05:40:49 am
Nice bow Manny,tiller looks great. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: GregB on October 07, 2008, 08:32:11 am
That's a sweet looking bow there Manny! I hope you have many fine hunts with her!  ;)

Greg
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 07, 2008, 11:03:19 am
Nice bow Many. 
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: Gordon on October 07, 2008, 12:28:40 pm
A really nice bow Manny. It seems that you are starting to fancy a bend through the handle design. A couple of questions - how wide are the limbs at the handle? Did you heat treat the belly on this one? That's a terrific profile for such a heavy bow - well done!
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: Rich Saffold on October 07, 2008, 12:58:22 pm
That is a bad a$$ bow Manny..I'm sure it will be in the next "pig of the day" photo ;) ;D..

Rich-
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: JackCrafty on October 07, 2008, 01:26:51 pm
COOL....like the wraps. ;D
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: Bowbound on October 07, 2008, 01:44:52 pm
Nice handle and tips. The tiller is  ;) as usual!
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: salad days on October 07, 2008, 01:55:19 pm
Awsome as usual! They must have some HUGE game over there to consider that hunting weight. ;D  Love the wraps and the tips. Can you PM your finish recipe? Looks great.
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: D. Tiller on October 07, 2008, 02:39:47 pm
Quote from: Gordon on October 07, 2008, 12:28:40 pm
A really nice bow Manny. It seems that you are starting to fancy a bend through the handle design. A couple of questions - how wide are the limbs at the handle? Did you heat treat the belly on this one? That's a terrific profile for such a heavy bow - well done!

Same question here!
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on October 07, 2008, 03:42:51 pm
Just because it's you Gordon ;D ;D ;) ;) ...1 1/8" wide 15/16 deep at the handle, and heavyly tempered, at least 3 long sessions

...Octobersunshine, melted together, 45 % PARAFFIN, 45 % BEESWAX, 10 % LINSEED OIL, applyed with a heat gun, like you would do with paraffin

wraps are, cotton tread


Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: mullet on October 07, 2008, 04:11:10 pm
Another nice bow, Manny. See you later.
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: sailordad on October 07, 2008, 06:52:59 pm
manny as usual that is another excellent bow, tiller looks great to me. love the finish.
also like the looks of the thread wraps,one question on them tho.
did you put them on striclty for asthetic reasons or was it to fix a bad area?

keep up the awesome bow making.  just goota love that guava,always looks so nice ;D


                                                                                         tim
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: Sparrow on October 07, 2008, 07:04:01 pm
 That looks like a proper hunting weapon for sure.78 lbs. oughta' perforate any pig on the island.Cammo job would look great in the bamboo.  Good work !    Frank
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: Gordon on October 07, 2008, 08:57:08 pm
Thank you Manny  :)
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: PeteC on October 07, 2008, 09:22:41 pm
That's an outstanding bow,I love it.  God Bless
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: Roger on October 07, 2008, 10:04:18 pm
Purty stick Manny. That Guava is amazing wood. Fit and finish are top notch.

R
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: canderson88 on October 08, 2008, 12:22:23 am
Inspiring work.  You guys getting any swell over there yet?
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: medicinewheel on October 08, 2008, 05:21:26 am

nice bow....as usual !
frank
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on October 08, 2008, 02:59:01 pm
No real waves yet canderson88, couple overhead days at Rockys and that's about it so far, looking forward to get some bombers ;) ;)
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: mullet on October 08, 2008, 07:38:54 pm
  Hurricane in the Pacific. Big'uns should be rolling into Baja and SanDiego.
Title: Re: 78 # GUAVA hunting ELB......Not for BOM
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on October 09, 2008, 07:49:30 pm
Lucky Californians >:( >:(

Well we should get some decent juice coming in on saturday,
........ Hopefully at least this size  ;D

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/Harvests/bows096.jpg)