Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Stringman on December 07, 2015, 02:23:08 pm
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I was asked if I could make a recurve and I told em "sure!" Since it was the beginning of hunting season I did warn them that it might take a while. But nobody seemed to be in much of a hurry so I took my time. I started on a couple staves that didn't feel right, so kept digging. Finally I picked a stave that had the right look and got to it.
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After drawing out the bow, I removed everything outside the lines and then refined it till it was floor tillered. The bow had a slight propeller twist that I wasn't concerned about, but knew it would need attention at some point. I paid close attention to the initial tillering because I knew once the recurves were in I would need it to be close or I would come in way under weight. So I went all the way to a low brace before heating the recurves in.
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Once I was satisfied with the initial tiller I corrected the limb twist, and then flipped the tips.
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Getting a string on it at this point is always difficult for me if I haven't done a good job on the initial tiller. When I finally did, I noticed the string alignment was still off. So I added string grooves and made 2 more small corrections before I was satisfied. I spent a full Saturday trying to get the bow under 55#. I felt like I had the tiller real close, but it shot like a dog! I pestered Chris for a couple hours trying to solve the problem. I was within 5# and didn't want to keep chasing the tiller so I quit for the night. That's when Chris pointed out that my brace height was too low and probably making it shoot so poorly. Next morning found me making a new string and my troubles were gone. 20 more scrapes per side and final sanding and she's shooting good! I added big horn to the tips and beeswax over everything.
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/3B583653-88E3-46E9-9BB2-416E76809F15_zpsrwwcrwvs.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/3B583653-88E3-46E9-9BB2-416E76809F15_zpsrwwcrwvs.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/7BA6EDFB-3116-4F57-8CD1-EF1CDF88DCDF_zpspew2ykr6.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/7BA6EDFB-3116-4F57-8CD1-EF1CDF88DCDF_zpspew2ykr6.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/78C2D57B-510D-4F4C-B382-0920ACB6341B_zpsejmikfgv.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/78C2D57B-510D-4F4C-B382-0920ACB6341B_zpsejmikfgv.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/A463F353-52AC-4CA6-8D3B-40E5226DB07B_zpsilnzf7aw.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/A463F353-52AC-4CA6-8D3B-40E5226DB07B_zpsilnzf7aw.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/1671CF4F-BBD8-47FB-BCEC-311C177D0CE7_zpsgrqddaqz.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/1671CF4F-BBD8-47FB-BCEC-311C177D0CE7_zpsgrqddaqz.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/1215BCFB-4FE8-4E58-8135-BFD74710BF50_zpsbwiyxmz0.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/1215BCFB-4FE8-4E58-8135-BFD74710BF50_zpsbwiyxmz0.jpg.html)
It finished at 55#@28" and is 66" ttt. I'm gonna let Tim post a FD when he gets it. Happy shooting buddy! (Full draw added.)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/9CB4ADA9-5C52-4C55-80ED-1F6714078B78_zpsj9d1mn7o.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/9CB4ADA9-5C52-4C55-80ED-1F6714078B78_zpsj9d1mn7o.jpg.html)
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Sometimes plain is beautiful. Good work Scott
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I seen the full draw, its nice! Good work Scott. That's a lean, mean, clean, simple hunting bow. I like it.
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Clean and simple... plain is good.
Let the wood do the talkin'
Del
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Thanks Aaron.
Thanks for your help Chris! Felt kinda stupid overlooking the obvious like that. Maybe one of these days I'll know everything like you do. >:D ;)
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Nice Scott!
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I love a plain ol' Osage self how! It is beautiful and I can't wait to fling some arrows through it. Thanks again Scott.
I'll get that fd up ASAP!
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Kinda like waiting for Christmas, er... nevermind. ::)
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Plain Jane, she'll drove you insane, its nice when your girl looks great without makeup sweet stick!!
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Thats a nice job on that one!
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Nice work Scott. I bet it shoots swell.
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Very nice!
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very nice congrats
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Sweet looking stick. Lucky you Tim. Can't wait to see some full draw pics.
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Nothing plane about that bow. Great job on it Scott.
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Very nice looking recurve.....I love a nice curvy bow.....Scott looks like you've been busy.
DBar
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That's a really SWEET looking "plain O recurve!" Looks like Tiny Tim is starting Christmas off early! Scott, I feel like I should get a prize for starting you down the evil "static" road. :D
Cipriano
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Now Cip, if I didn't know you better I'd say you're fishing. Actually, I do know you better and I'm sure of it. >:D
Bill I dropped something in the mail for you as well. Let me know if they don't work for ya.
Thanks gents! Work shop is cleaned up now so I need another project. Who's next?
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Thanks Scott
I'll let you know when I get them....but I'm sure they'll work. ;) ;)
Thanks
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Simple, I like it!
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That osage recurve looks like a good solid nail driver, nice work Scott.
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Thanks gents! Work shop is cleaned up now so I need another project. Who's next?
Me..oo...pick me!!! ;)
Nice rig there scott :)
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Very nice 8)
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Love the lines on that one, Scott. I have trouble with those tight, short curves.
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Very nice, should be a shooter. :)
Pappy
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Beautiful osage recurve. Love the tips. Great job!
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Very nice. Like everything about it.
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It'll do...I Guess >:D
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Thanks, soybean... means a lot.. ;D
Eddie, it does take the right piece. I used to struggle a lot with the tension cracks when heat bending Osage.
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good lookin bow fisherman! 8)
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Finely executed bow. I think anyone would be proud of that work.
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Really nice bow, I like the horn nocks a lot. 8)
Ruddy Darter.
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Looks like a beauty to me! Well done sir! Josh
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Nice job on your bow.He should enjoy shooting it.