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Offline ajooter

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3210 on: July 01, 2016, 04:56:05 pm »
Dont pull it any further then that dave.  What drsw weight are you at there?  I will mark up a picture showing where you should remove wood.  Have you made a tillering gizmo yet?  They will help u tremendously when just starting out.
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Offline David Ewing

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« Reply #3211 on: July 01, 2016, 04:58:27 pm »
45-55 lbs.

I made a tillering gizmo a few weeks ago.
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« Reply #3212 on: July 01, 2016, 06:10:45 pm »
The right limb is stiff about the first 6 " coming out of the fade.  The left limb is stiff aboit halfway out from the fades.  I would start on the left limb since it needs more attention.  If you pull it to that drawlength and set your gizmo about halfway out that limb till it just misses the limb it will show you the stiff spot halfway going in toward the fade.  Dont go too crazy on the fades....you can touch them up a little later if they need it.  The inner 6 " on the right limb needs some work with some minor stiff spots in the oiter portion of the limb.

I wish i lives in oklahoma id already be there giving you a hand.  Youll get it just take your time.  Make sure you are fkexing the limbs to that drawlength at least 40 times in between each wood removal to allow for the wood to adjust.
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3213 on: July 01, 2016, 06:26:13 pm »
ajooter I disagree. That right limb is already too thin coming out of the fade. It's verging on collapse.

David, whatever you do don't use a rasp. Stick with a scraper and sandpaper until you get that straightened out. Don't remove any more wood until you get some hands on help.
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Offline ajooter

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3214 on: July 01, 2016, 06:32:50 pm »
I agree the limb is thin but its not bending.  If he works on the left limb first maybe it will look a little different.
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Offline David Ewing

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3215 on: July 01, 2016, 06:47:50 pm »
I think I'm going to start in the other cutout I have.

Do I need to back a red oak board, or can I get away with out it? I don't have any "primitive" backing material so I'll have to find something. It needs to be between 45 and 55 lbs.
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Offline ajooter

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3216 on: July 01, 2016, 06:57:21 pm »
Red oak will make a bow but its really not a great wood to use if you dont have a lot of experience.  Also the grain has to be near perfect on your board.
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Offline mwosborn

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« Reply #3217 on: July 01, 2016, 09:17:19 pm »
I think ajooter is correct in saying to work the left limb first and then see what the right limb is doing.  Currently the right has a weak spot just outside the fade that will need attention eventually.

Go slow and post some pics - still think you can get a bow out of it.
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Offline bubby

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3218 on: July 01, 2016, 09:30:53 pm »
David what poundage and draw length are you going for? That area where the hinge is is really thin, you can still get a bow from it but probably a light weight one
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Offline David Ewing

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3219 on: July 01, 2016, 11:02:04 pm »
45-55 lbs.
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Offline David Ewing

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3220 on: July 01, 2016, 11:02:32 pm »
At like 26-27"
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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3221 on: July 01, 2016, 11:08:49 pm »
David I can't drive to OKC buddy. I go out there around henryetta to visit friends. but I want be there this year or I would drive on and meet up with you
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Offline David Ewing

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« Reply #3222 on: July 01, 2016, 11:09:59 pm »
My question now is, where do I need to remove wood on both limbs?


That's fine GUTSHOT. I think I can get it, just need a little help... :)

Thanks for the help so far guys.
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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3223 on: July 01, 2016, 11:24:53 pm »
1st off thanks Mitch for building this trade bow for me I'm honored. I've missed 1 day so far from shooting since it arrived at my door. Any ways I posted on the bow thread before I even thought and should've posted it on this thread so here's the pics. And let me tell you the finish on this bow is AWSOME in person the pics just don't give it justice.








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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #3224 on: July 01, 2016, 11:29:36 pm »
More pics









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