I have a 6x80 on the way to me now with these same plans. Make a flush bearing underneath the motor pulley so my riser jig can ride on it. I have access to a metal lathe to make the ring. (or rub collar). I was using a robosander from Picou Deisgns on a drill press. It works but not the best for hogging out very much.

Congratulations John.  The hunt of a lifetime and very deserving.    

There's some really good stuff in this thread. I've never met a traditional bowhunter that didn't want to be a better shot.

As Terry states in his signature, "An anchor point is not a destination, it's an evolution to conclusion."

Jerry Hill makes an excellent quiver.  But also Ray is right Nate's are top notch.

For me it's some sort of disconnect in my brain after I fully hit anchor and start expanding, the moment I hit anchor my mind is ready to release the string, I can actually feel the "flinch" coming on when I start using my back tension. Sometimes I can catch it and get through the shot flawlessly, other times, well not so much. The more pressure the worse it seems to be.

That being said, when I used to snap shoot I rarely would get the flinch, and I could actually shoot really accurately that way. However, under pressure I would almost always feel myself short draw and then release.

I want to shoot with the best form I can for the sake of consistency so it seems to be a constant battle anymore.

Huckbuck is right. According to the The Traditional Bowyers of America by Dan Bertalan.

Quote from: huckbuck on January 02, 2026, 09:25:07 AMand he usually stained them to match the riser. I wish I had a couple of those bows back 

Yes me too.

I thought it looked like red elm but just not quite so that makes since.

and he usually stained them to match the riser. I wish I had a couple of those bows back 

should be "Flat cut" not Crosscut

Dale called it medicine wood but I think it was actually cross cut Red Elm.