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Offline Tyke

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #60 on: October 22, 2014, 09:03:34 am »
Looks like your getting the hang of it
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Offline lenador

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #61 on: October 22, 2014, 09:08:18 am »
Trying at least. Never stop learning!
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #62 on: October 22, 2014, 09:23:56 am »
Still looks a bit stiff outer limb. Looking good. Try using an oval under the belly of the bow, that way you can see better what needs to go where.
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Offline lenador

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #63 on: October 22, 2014, 09:35:12 am »
The left side is what really needs help.

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #64 on: October 22, 2014, 09:41:14 am »
HAHA, see, I was wrong! Looks good. I like the oval, but I do have a grid on my tiller rack.
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #65 on: October 22, 2014, 10:42:44 am »
Looking good,  try to find yourself a neutral background. Patrick
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #66 on: October 22, 2014, 01:40:00 pm »
It may bend different in your hand. I tiller the last few inches in my hand. And make a video of me drawing it and see how even and what needs work. Looks a lot better! Keep up the good work
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Offline lenador

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #67 on: October 22, 2014, 03:05:32 pm »
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Offline jeffp51

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #68 on: October 22, 2014, 04:54:10 pm »
the whole bendy thing gets you OCD, doesn't it.  take your time.
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Offline Blaflair2

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« Reply #69 on: October 22, 2014, 05:00:35 pm »
That looks pretty good to these eyes. Better than my first
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Offline arachnid

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #70 on: October 22, 2014, 06:03:52 pm »
Tiller looks good.
If you realy want to have it spot on- I'd suggest
the use of eric krewson's tillering gismo.
A great litte thing that can make your
bows hinge free...

Anyway, looking good so far.
I'm working on a red oak bow too.. I hope I'll finish it shortly and post it...
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Offline bushboy

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #71 on: October 22, 2014, 06:15:50 pm »
Looks way better!I would get the mid limbs to bend a bit more if you have the weight to play with?if not I would heat treat the middle section.
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Offline lenador

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #72 on: October 22, 2014, 07:00:11 pm »
I feel like the bottom is slightly stiffer just above the handle. What is the purpose of heat treating?
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #73 on: October 22, 2014, 07:33:42 pm »
It will stiffen the parts up u treat. And help with set. The bottoms limb is usually a little stronger. How's it look strung? Pretty even?
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Offline lenador

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Re: My first bow build along. (red oak D bow)
« Reply #74 on: October 22, 2014, 11:19:05 pm »
I went at it a little more but was afraid to go too low. It feels good and balanced on the draw.
 After bracing it and check the tiller a few more times I decided to let it be and start finish sanding the bow.

I'm satisfied with it although it hasnt shot an arrow yet and I under estimated diamond nocks. I figured they would be easier the thier geometric simplicity made them hard to make perfect. But overall its better than still wanting to build one or buying one at the store.
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