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Offline dueb

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Re: My first successful bow!
« Reply #15 on: October 30, 2014, 02:40:59 pm »
That's a good idea!
If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it: Every arrow that flies feels the pull of the earth.
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Offline paoliguy

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Re: My first successful bow!
« Reply #16 on: October 30, 2014, 05:02:45 pm »
Looks like a wonderful first bow. Already started the second one ... sounds like you have the disease! I look forward to seeing it when you're done!

Offline dueb

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Re: My first successful bow!
« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2014, 05:17:13 pm »
I can feel it.. the itch... I think I may be making bows for a long time. I hope so.  :laugh:
If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it: Every arrow that flies feels the pull of the earth.
― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Offline DavidV

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Re: My first successful bow!
« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2014, 03:54:57 pm »
I think that's a pretty good job for your first...but, cedar may be a little soft wood for a tip overlay.
DBar

My first red oak bow had ERC tips as well, I think it varies in density quite a bit. The stuff I cut hardly dented with my fingernail and didn't take any wear with a poly finish.

Looks good, especially for the length. Did you post this on r/Bowyer a while back?
Springfield, MO

Offline Chadwick

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Re: My first successful bow!
« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2014, 04:21:11 pm »
Well done! 32" draw is a lot to get out of a 62" bow... for experienced guys or for your first bow!
Michael
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Offline Arrowind

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Re: My first successful bow!
« Reply #20 on: October 31, 2014, 05:40:07 pm »
GOOD JOB!  NICE WORK!
Talking trees. What do trees have to talk about, hmm... except the consistency of squirrel droppings?