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Offline Wolfmanjack

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My first success, privet selfbow
« on: August 05, 2019, 08:37:22 pm »




This is a 66” ntn privet bow.  It’s coming in at 54lbs at 28”.  I know it’s not much but I’m kinda proud of this thing.  It seems to shoot well.  I plan on hunting with it this year if I can become a proficient shooter.  Just thought I would share.

Offline sleek

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2019, 09:10:04 pm »
Congratulations on your first shooter! It's a wonderful feeling. Good luck with your hunt, and practice practice  practice!
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Offline Msturm

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2019, 10:05:20 pm »
Great work!    Shoot straight.

Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2019, 11:07:51 pm »
Congratulations!,  it doesn't matter if she ain't pretty, she is going to the dance with you! Great feeling, isn't it?  Keep. Making shavings! :BB
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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2019, 04:18:10 am »
Looks great ... but we need the full draw pic, else the boys will be round  ;D ::) >:D )P(
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Offline Rākau

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2019, 07:03:59 am »
Nice work mate! I am half way through my second privet bow first was a short bendy, this will be a long bendy and it is shaping up well. So far I really rate Privet as a bow wood, easy to work, and tough. Congrats on your first shooter, here's hoping you smash a heap of arras through it and are on form for your next hunting opportunity.

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2019, 07:10:01 am »
Yes that is a nice bow.  A full draw pic would be nice
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Offline Wolfmanjack

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
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Offline sleek

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2019, 09:19:41 am »
That's a fairly solid looking tiller there. I bet it is sweet to draw. I will offer an observation,  and that's the lower limb tip is whip tillered. Nothing wrong with a whip tiller, just that's a tiny bit too much in my opinion and it doesn't seem to match the upper limb. Just notes for the next one, cause I know you ain't stopping with this one :D But that shoots, enjoy it, and congratulations again! Welcome to the club!
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2019, 12:03:03 pm »
Not bad, like was mentioned the bottom tip is too weak, best to leave the last 6" or so stiff when you tiller.

Offline Sidmand

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2019, 12:32:34 pm »
that might be a bit of an optical illlusion as well, especially because it looks like your canted with the top of the bow closer to the camera.  Do you have another picture with a solid background?
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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2019, 01:31:31 pm »
That's a fairly solid looking tiller there. I bet it is sweet to draw. I will offer an observation,  and that's the lower limb tip is whip tillered. Nothing wrong with a whip tiller, just that's a tiny bit too much in my opinion and it doesn't seem to match the upper limb. Just notes for the next one, cause I know you ain't stopping with this one :D But that shoots, enjoy it, and congratulations again! Welcome to the club!


Congratulations. It's a great feeling shooting your first successful selfbow. I remember that feeling well. It changed me forever.

I'd have to agree with Sleek. Bottom limb is bending a little to much close to tip. You might try getting inner part of limbs to bend slightly next time. Not much just a little.  I'm thinking like Sleek. Guessing this won't be your last one.
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Offline PaSteve

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2019, 03:41:50 pm »
Very nice. Congrats on your first "shooter".
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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2019, 05:59:57 pm »
Some will design a bow with whip ends to make them shoot smoothly. You lose some cast in the trade, but it’s usually a soft send off. Nice work. Try stiffening the tips on the next one and see which you like better.
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: My first success, privet selfbow
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2019, 06:06:56 pm »
Congrats