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Title: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 01, 2008, 01:00:00 PM
Are you tired of my buildalong?
May be this one will be the only one with in next few years.
I need a 44lbs bow,and my remained stuff just can build one.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Tom Anderson on October 01, 2008, 01:43:00 PM
Hera,
Did you mean "buildalong"?  Heck no, I'm not tired of watching you build bows.  You're an inspiration, particularly for those of us that don't have thousands of dollars in motorized shop equipment.
If you run out of wood and materials we're going to have to solicit donations so you can have something to work with!
Please keep posting.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 01, 2008, 02:16:00 PM
Thank you Tom,I'm just a new hobby bowyer who struggle to make a bow.

This one will be a TD recurve,yew limb and East india rosewood riser.around 44lbs@27".
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Jeremy on October 01, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
Tired of them?  Nope, just the opposite!
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Widowbender on October 01, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
Hera...we love your build-a-longs...Please keep posting them...They are a testament to what can be done with simple hand tools!!!

David
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: R.W. on October 01, 2008, 03:24:00 PM
Hera,

Always got time to read your stuff.

Your buildalongs are very well done, and a great inspiration for guys (like me) who thought that one needs a fully equipped shop, to build a bow.

Hopefully, we'll be able to enjoy many more of your buildalongs!   :campfire:
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: BMN on October 01, 2008, 03:49:00 PM
Hell no I'm not tired of seeing your work. Keep it coming!
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: TNstickn on October 01, 2008, 05:27:00 PM
Hera, Please continue with the buildalongs!!! If it wasnt for the buildalongs I would still be wondering how to make a bow. I use some of your methods with the hand saws with very good results! Thanks for sharing.- Greg
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 01, 2008, 10:11:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-1-007.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 01, 2008, 10:29:00 PM
Saw work Video here. (http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/?action=view¤t=10-1-071.flv)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 01, 2008, 10:32:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-1-005.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: redneckrampage on October 01, 2008, 10:49:00 PM
hera i usually look forward to your buildalongs as imstill new to the trad sport and trying to work up the courage to build a bow myself
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 01, 2008, 11:04:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-1-030.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 01, 2008, 11:49:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-1-034.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 04:25:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-1-028.jpg)
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 05:23:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-1-041.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 05:25:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-1-046.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 05:28:00 AM
Special thank to jwillis,thank you Jim.
He gave me some wonderful actionboo strips as a gift.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 05:31:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-1-058.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 05:32:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-2-008.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 05:34:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-2-023.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Jeremy on October 02, 2008, 07:38:00 AM
You certainly have my attention sir!  :)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 08:16:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-2a-004.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 10:54:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-2a-026.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 11:21:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-2a-019.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 11:22:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-2a-016.jpg)


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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Shaun on October 02, 2008, 01:32:00 PM
Love your build-alongs. Keep em coming. Your attention to detail, craftsmanship and aesthetic eye for design are inspirational. It takes a good amount time to photograph and post the work and I am very appreciative of your efforts.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 01:51:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-2a-048a.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 02:08:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-2a-044a.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: BMN on October 02, 2008, 02:31:00 PM
Cutting the limb angle into the riser by hand and having it turnout like that is just amazing. You're a very talented craftsman Hera! Keep it coming!
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 10:49:00 PM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 02, 2008, 11:14:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/10-2a-015a.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Tom Anderson on October 03, 2008, 08:12:00 AM
Hera,
You take things to such a basic level - it makes me say "why didn't I think of that?".  Good work!
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 03, 2008, 08:22:00 AM
Thank you Tom.
   
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: MI_Bowhunter on October 03, 2008, 08:58:00 AM
Your work never ceases to amaze me?     :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 03, 2008, 10:57:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0007.jpg)


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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 03, 2008, 11:09:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0107.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: TNstickn on October 03, 2008, 10:41:00 PM
Awesome work Hera!  :thumbsup:    :archer:
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: SoNevada Archer on October 04, 2008, 03:56:00 AM
Keep going man...love it!
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 04, 2008, 10:35:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0235.jpg)  

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 I using my fingertip to press the thinnest part  
of wedge w/o glove,I can feel the heat ,thus and so I can make a fine tune on this part .
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 04, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0240.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 04, 2008, 11:04:00 AM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 04, 2008, 11:08:00 AM
(http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1264/rimg0242ez1.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 04, 2008, 01:32:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0257.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Shakes.602 on October 04, 2008, 02:08:00 PM
FANTASTIC!!  "HandTools"  ONLY  used on everything???  :eek:   I better go back to Making Arrows..... Great Work Hera!!  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 05, 2008, 04:15:00 AM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 05, 2008, 06:54:00 AM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 05, 2008, 06:56:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0273.jpg)

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0.045 glass
0.045  yew lamination
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 11:02:00 AM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 11:17:00 AM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 11:31:00 AM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 11:35:00 AM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 11:42:00 AM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 11:47:00 AM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 11:48:00 AM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 12:02:00 PM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 12:53:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0694.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 01:02:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0696.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 01:08:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0710.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 06, 2008, 01:34:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0725e.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Shakes.602 on October 07, 2008, 06:17:00 PM
WOW!! Hera, You Are A Craftsman!!  :knothead:  
    YOU, Sir  are Creating an OutStanding Piece of  "Archery Art"!!!
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: TNstickn on October 07, 2008, 08:16:00 PM
Hera, blowin me away with this one.  :clapper:
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 07, 2008, 11:16:00 PM
Bill
These woods are not the same but all they are hardwood.
Wenge = wange.
Sorry the mistake.

After twsit and center line adjust,then pin hole making.

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 07, 2008, 11:44:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0825.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: shikari on October 08, 2008, 10:27:00 AM
your work is amazing,hat's off.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 08, 2008, 01:33:00 PM
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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 08, 2008, 01:40:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0151.jpg)


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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 08, 2008, 01:52:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0182.jpg)

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Very late here in Taiwan(2:00 night)
Time to go to bed.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 08, 2008, 01:59:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0192.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 10, 2008, 11:21:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0384.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 10, 2008, 11:21:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0214.jpg)

Cut pass center.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 10, 2008, 12:50:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0004.jpg)

Tiller.

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Right at 20KG.(44lbs)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: ChristopherO on October 10, 2008, 02:10:00 PM
The only thing I am tired of is not being able to build a bow as pretty as you do.  
Very nice.  You add quite a few touches to your product.  Anyone of us would have been estatic about the riser as it was.  Then you added the overlays to enhance it even more.  That is work you can be proud of.
Looking forward to seeing the final bow.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Sant-Ravenhill on October 10, 2008, 02:42:00 PM
Am I tired of watching a master craftsman building beautiful bows with hand tools and a belt sander?

NOOOOOOO!!!

Hera, the only thing I don't like, is that you take away all my excuses for not building more bows than the few I built many years ago.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Dano on October 10, 2008, 07:24:00 PM
Nice work Yu!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 11, 2008, 10:32:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG6119.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 11, 2008, 10:47:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0371.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: allanburden on October 11, 2008, 11:53:00 AM
You sir are amazing.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 11, 2008, 01:25:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0660AAA.jpg)
A=B --->tiller to 3 under.

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 11, 2008, 08:21:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0390a.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 11, 2008, 08:22:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0395-1.jpg)


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Post by: b.glass on October 12, 2008, 02:13:00 AM
Impressive!! And THAT'S an understatement!
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Post by: hera on October 12, 2008, 07:04:00 AM
(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6826/rimg0380um9.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 12, 2008, 07:16:00 AM
(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3341/rimg0654dx8.jpg)


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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: shikari on October 12, 2008, 09:40:00 AM
WOW,another jem,Its just amazing,the work you do.
P.J.
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Post by: hera on October 12, 2008, 10:30:00 AM
The shape of grip is critical to shooting.  1 or 2mm in thickness on certain important positions will make a huge difference on shooting.
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Post by: tradtusker on October 12, 2008, 11:11:00 AM
Wow fantastic work again Hera i always look forward to your build a longs!

your accuracy with the tools you use is impressive.

thanks for taking the time to put it together

looking forward to seeing it nice and shiny

   :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 12, 2008, 11:47:00 AM
Thank you Andy.

**************************************************

One thing I forget to mention is that I got no limb blueprint, limb shapping work are according to my experience.
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Post by: Bushman on October 12, 2008, 12:47:00 PM
Fantastic work Hera. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: SoNevada Archer on October 12, 2008, 03:49:00 PM
AWESOME!!!
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Post by: hera on October 13, 2008, 12:42:00 PM
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6584/rimg0819tu3.jpg)


     (http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8536/rimg0821pi7.jpg)


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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 13, 2008, 12:55:00 PM
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3762/rimg0836vu1.jpg)

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Post by: BMN on October 13, 2008, 01:04:00 PM
:clapper:
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Post by: hera on October 14, 2008, 09:47:00 AM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0846.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 14, 2008, 12:51:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0861.jpg)


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Post by: bjansen on October 14, 2008, 01:02:00 PM
Very Impressed!...I really like the design of your overlays.  

I sure do have a lot to learn!
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Post by: hera on October 14, 2008, 02:08:00 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG0893.jpg)


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My buildalong record camera.
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Post by: leewillis92 on October 14, 2008, 07:16:00 PM
so cool.  hope to someday be CLOSE to that high quality of a craftsman.  great job
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Post by: coffee on October 14, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
Hera, your craftsmanship and artistic talent is awesome and inspiring. To build a bow like that with the limited tools you use is a testament to your outstanding skills. Job well done. I hope you enjoy shooting it as much as we enjoyed watching you build it.
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Post by: Greg Szalewski on October 14, 2008, 09:58:00 PM
Oops, that last post should have been on my login. A friend used my computer and didn't log off.
Great job.
Greg
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Post by: hera on October 15, 2008, 12:09:00 PM
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4417/rimg6824aaoz6.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 15, 2008, 12:19:00 PM
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3582/rimg6650wa2.jpg)


  (http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1378/rimg6828km2.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 15, 2008, 12:37:00 PM
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7943/rimg6652sg5.jpg)

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Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: amicus on October 15, 2008, 01:56:00 PM
Awesome, Hera. I love seeing your build alongs. Your very talented.

Thanks

Gilbert
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Post by: KILLER B on October 15, 2008, 05:26:00 PM
sweet!!!!
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Post by: SoNevada Archer on October 16, 2008, 01:34:00 AM
Excellent work!
I too love to see your build alongs!
  :clapper:
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: tradtusker on October 16, 2008, 01:32:00 PM
excellent work.
 how many coats of super glue do you use to finish the bow?
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 16, 2008, 01:37:00 PM
Andy
3 super glue coats on it.
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Post by: TimZeigler on October 16, 2008, 07:53:00 PM
Another fine job Hera!  Can't wait to see some action shots.  You truly are an artist, and an inspiration.

Tim
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Post by: kennym on October 16, 2008, 08:38:00 PM
Hera, you could work for any bow company you desired!! Excellent work!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on October 16, 2008, 09:47:00 PM
Thank you Kenny.
Shooting vid to be continue.
  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG1193.jpg)

  (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG1207.jpg)
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: leewillis92 on October 19, 2008, 11:16:00 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Post by: tradtusker on October 21, 2008, 11:15:00 AM
:clapper:     :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: sabas silva on November 04, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  Hera. freind said I had to see this and he was so right
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: wyatts daddy on December 28, 2008, 01:25:00 PM
I just love this build to.
Thx Bill
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: eman614 on January 06, 2009, 09:49:00 PM
HERA,
  YOUR BOW IS BEAUTIFUL. I HAVE A QUESTION. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE LIMB PAD. IS IT GLUED TO THE LIMB OR THE BOW? LOOKING FORWARD TO MAKING MY OWN.

                                         ERIC
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Post by: Wulomac on January 16, 2009, 01:36:00 PM
Hera, I am always amazed by your patience and craftsmanship!!  You are inspiring!!!
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Post by: mwmwmb on January 16, 2009, 02:15:00 PM
WOW!!!   :clapper:
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Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on January 16, 2009, 02:59:00 PM
I'm stunned.
What you just gave us is a gift beyond words. I really don't know what to say... You've poured your heart out here for the world to see.
May your kindness be rewarded a thousand fold.
Now it's time to build a bow (albeit more humble...)
THANK YOU!
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Post by: str8sh2ter on January 18, 2009, 04:26:00 PM
Outatanding Work and build along!
 Could anyone clarify; what's petrolatum?
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Post by: Phillip King on January 19, 2009, 02:10:00 PM
Those are really great, build alongs are a lot of work don't ya think.
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Post by: razorsharptokill on January 20, 2009, 05:18:00 PM
Man I wish we could get you to OJAM!
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: wappkid on January 21, 2009, 09:18:00 PM
What size of washer did you use to make your tillering block.Looks like you glued 4 of them together.
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Post by: SteveD on January 22, 2009, 06:14:00 AM
Outstanding work. Beautiful Bows
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Post by: wappkid on February 04, 2009, 06:31:00 PM
Wheres Hera???????
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Post by: V-Archer on February 05, 2009, 03:15:00 AM
Hera,

Again this is a great piece of workmanship!   :clapper:  
Always enjoy your build-alongs!

V-Archer

BTW: I still use the saw you sent me! Great tool!
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on February 05, 2009, 12:13:00 PM
Hey everyone,I still busy in my new bussiness,sorry for my absent.

V
If you need new blade,just inform me.

wappkid
 
I don't know what size of washer,but 1" in diameter,yes 4 washers glue together for the washer center line.

eman614
Limb pad glue to the limb,not riser.The reason is reduce the impact while releasing.

Juan
Thank you for your kindness words.

str8sh2ter
  (http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8193/viadden0623img400x40012dv0.jpg)
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Post by: crossstickspro on February 07, 2009, 12:58:00 PM
Wow great build along very in depth, I would like to see a tool list like the wood chisle type and saw type. but great bow shes a beaut
Larry
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Post by: talkingcabbage on February 08, 2009, 08:19:00 PM
I am at a loss for words.  Absolutely amazing.  Thank you so much for this buildalong.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: hera on February 26, 2009, 08:44:00 AM
shooting video. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SSTwhkfFc8)

Homemade TD recurve 43#@27 12 strains B50,handmade ceder arrow.
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Post by: LoneWolf on February 27, 2009, 12:15:00 PM
Hera,
Wonderful build along.  Beautiful bow.  Post as many build alongs as you want, I will be here for all of them.  True craftsman to watch.
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Post by: Shakes.602 on February 27, 2009, 09:34:00 PM
And I Do Believe "They Talk The Talk,  AND  Walk the Walk as Well!!  :notworthy:    :notworthy:  A Beautiful Bow and a Wonderful Teacher...be kinda rough to Justify taking the Cat to a  "NEW VET".
   OUTSTANDING WORK Hera!!   :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Holm-Made on February 28, 2009, 02:48:00 AM
When installing your tillering blocks, do you have a device for string the bow?  Even a light poundage bow would be tough to string by hand without the tips tapered.  Chad
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Post by: hera on February 28, 2009, 10:58:00 AM
Hello Chad
Sorry, I did not take the pic of installing tillering blocks.  Basically, I placed the bow on the floor.  Then I knelt in front of it, with one foot on the riser and one end of a rope tied around my waist and the other around the limb Once I stood up, the limb would be curved, and the tillering block could be installed easily.
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Post by: droptine59 on February 28, 2009, 03:39:00 PM
Hera,
I am truly amazed at your hand work. That my friend is a truly custom handmade bow.

Best regards.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: Holm-Made on March 01, 2009, 08:47:00 AM
Thanks,  Chad
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Post by: Kingwouldbe on March 05, 2009, 11:53:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by hera:
Thank you Kenny.
Shooting vid to be continue.
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    (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/herarra/RIMG1207.jpg)
Outstanding work Hera, Did you do the wood floor by hand also   :banghead:  lol

Thanks for this build along
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Post by: congaree on March 13, 2009, 07:52:00 PM
You sir are a True Craftsman in every sense of the word!!
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Post by: CCWhitetail on March 17, 2009, 09:21:00 AM
Wow, that was just flat out outstanding.
Thanks for posting the process.
What a beautiful piece of art.
Awesome.
Title: Re: Are you tired of my buildalong?
Post by: fido dog on April 14, 2009, 11:46:00 PM
我不知道你从来会购买为什么一把弓。那是美丽的  
很好地做！
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Post by: hera on April 17, 2009, 09:40:00 PM
Thank you Andrew.  :campfire: