Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: shofu on June 24, 2017, 11:31:18 pm

Title: first bow
Post by: shofu on June 24, 2017, 11:31:18 pm

Hi everyone.  I have been part of the conversation for a few months now and finally finished a bow that didn't break...
It came out super light (like 18lbs!) but it shoots great (500 arrows  through) and I have lots of kids and I learned lots.
Thanks especially to DC for the OS stave, Tree Ninja, Blaine, and Marc St Louis for help and encouragement.
I have broken 4 or 5 and have 4 or 5 more started...
 69" NTN hollow limb design 1"diameter Ocean Spray with deer antler tips (3/8"), hemp wrap handle, black tea stain, Saicos hard wax oil finish and zero string follow
Thanks for welcoming me to this community and letting me share and learn and be part of it all. Hopefully link works
Cheers,
George
https://www.flickr.com/gp/149880503@N06/70ZxVm (https://www.flickr.com/gp/149880503@N06/70ZxVm)

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: bjrogg on June 25, 2017, 12:04:57 am

Nice looking bow shofu, looks like everyone is smiling. I'm betting it's not your last.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on June 25, 2017, 07:50:38 am

I love it! Keep it up and that poundage will increase with time.  :)

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 25, 2017, 07:54:08 am

You got the hard part figured out, nice tiller.

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: DC on June 25, 2017, 10:43:47 am

Good job George. Like PD said.

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: shofu on June 25, 2017, 11:20:07 pm

Thanks guys for your support! Can't wait to get a hunting weight bow and post the next one!
Cheers,
George

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: penderbender on June 26, 2017, 12:47:00 am

Sweet stick George! Cheers- Brendan

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: GlisGlis on June 26, 2017, 05:27:45 am

It's a nice primitive bow
next one will be stronger  (SH)

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 26, 2017, 08:30:07 am

Very nice tiller. Congratulations! Jawge

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: DuBois on June 26, 2017, 08:47:35 am

That is a beauty. Very nice tiller. You sure it's only 18#? Good to have a helper huh?

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Hawkdancer on June 26, 2017, 12:32:22 pm

Congratulations!  Your helpers look good, too.  The one in red may need a shorter bow, though :)!  I hope my first try turns out that good
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: Bob Barnes on June 26, 2017, 12:46:07 pm

great job!  It's even better being made out of a more unusual wood...  :BB

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: DC on June 26, 2017, 03:04:53 pm

I'm wondering about the 18# too. It looks like a lot of OS to only be 18# even with the hollow limbs.

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: BowEd on June 26, 2017, 05:19:10 pm

Very nice tiller on your bow.I've got to try one of those hollow limb designs yet.

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: shofu on June 27, 2017, 12:40:35 am

bjrogg - I really like your bows and value your opinion -definitely not the last if I can stop breaking them!
upstate - ditto for you! I look at all your stuff.  Some guys I don't know (well, actually I don't know anybody), but I have to value those that consistently post insightful posts! And I love your bows
pearl drums - see above x3 my wife thinks I have a man crush on you
Brendan - cheers! you are on the coast? would love to connect.  I have been watching your OS thoughts I now think it is best worked fresh ( what a PITA to hollow seasoned!) thoughts?
Jawge - that means a lot! You are one of the first bowyers I followed and I always check your opinion even when it doesn't agree - I appreciate that!
GlisGlis, Hawkdancer, Bob barnes, Dubois, Beadman - haven't read enough to know you guys but I will look out for your posts! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.  I am loving this community.  My daughters are great helpers and my photographer too!
DC - happy birthday and thanks for the stave and getting me started.
not sure about the 18#, that is my first time measuring draw weight.  Have had solid groupings at 35metres with arrows spined for 40# bow so might be a bit stronger?

Title: Re: first bow
Post by: penderbender on June 27, 2017, 01:05:21 am

I'm on Pender island. I couldn't imagine hollowing out a seasoned is stave haha I think green would be easier for sure, but then there is the handle dilemma. Maybe rough it out and then cut the handle off, but kind of cut it like one of dels long scoop patches. Then it might not pop back off when glued back together after drying? Haha thinking out loud. Cheers- Brendan