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Title: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 08, 2009, 02:56:00 PM: Many months ago I was given plans and a template by Kenny (thanks) to try out- I also won some lams from Jake (over&under). A couple of moves later I finally found time to set up a saw horse work bench and got started. This template worked well with a router to do the form. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow019.jpg).I also had plans with specifications on riser length and stack thickness. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow002.jpg).And the form was born. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow003.jpg)
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 08, 2009, 03:00:00 PM: Glued up some zebra wood and leopard wood and into the f-150 oven. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow007.jpg). Out of the oven and cleaned up a bit- (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow010.jpg).Dressed up- (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow013.jpg).Picked one and got it sanded for the glue up. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow016.jpg)
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 08, 2009, 03:05:00 PM: I used maple, actionwood, and elm for the core and black and clear glass. Glue up went pretty well. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow018.jpg). Out of the press and cleaned up- (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow023.jpg). Rechecked the center with a laser after rough shaping of the limbs. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow024.jpg)
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 08, 2009, 03:08:00 PM: So far so good- I'll try and get more done this week- string nocks, tiller, etc. before I go fishing this weekend. Thanks again Kenny and Jake.
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Moen on July 08, 2009, 03:11:00 PM: Very nice. Keep up the good work;)
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Post by: Apex Predator on July 08, 2009, 04:14:00 PM: Cool beans man! Can hardly wait for more!
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Dmaxshawn on July 08, 2009, 06:21:00 PM: Good deal!!! Looks real familar. Cant wait to see the riser after you cut out the window.

Shawn
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Post by: TNstickn on July 08, 2009, 07:01:00 PM: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: kennym on July 08, 2009, 09:21:00 PM: You're welcome Dave!!

Lookin great,let us know how she shoots for ya!!
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 08, 2009, 11:03:00 PM: Got the string nocks roughed in and strung up- the string tracks well and there isn't any limb twist to deal with. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow030.jpg). The top limb bends 3/8" more than the bottom right off the bat. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow028.jpg). Right now it feels like it is going to be less than 50#'s which I was going for-or I could just be stronger than I think. With out any work the limbs are bending pretty well. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow036.jpg)
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Jesse Peltan on July 08, 2009, 11:20:00 PM: The tiller looks good.
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: bjansen on July 09, 2009, 08:19:00 AM: Man I love that profile! I think it is about the best looking longbow form out there. Great job
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: kennym on July 09, 2009, 07:18:00 PM: Dave, if she comes in lite,2" off makes 5-6#s and doesn't hurt the profile a bit! I may like it even more......
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Dmaxshawn on July 09, 2009, 09:41:00 PM: Dave you can cut it all the way down to 60 inches on that exact form. I have the same exact form. 62 is real nice though. Looking really good.

Shawn
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: bjansen on July 09, 2009, 10:12:00 PM: Are there plans for this pristine profile? or deminsions anywhere? I sure would like to try one as well!
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Post by: mwmwmb on July 09, 2009, 10:37:00 PM: looking good. keep us posted. I really like this profile as well. later down the road This is what i will be shootin for.
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 10, 2009, 10:22:00 AM: Brad- I got the plans and template from Kenny- so far one of the easiest bows I've put together-

Kenny- I left the wiggle room of cutting it down if it does come in too light- right now I think it will be fine at the 64"'s

I'm off fishing this weekend so I'll have to see if I can get it finished up next week. I still have the overlays to glue on, a little work on the bottom limb plus rounding them over, cutting the shelf, and then the finish- can't wait to see how it shoots.
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: mater on July 13, 2009, 08:02:00 PM: 2" off will be more like 10#. not tring to argue, just sharing my experiances.
mater
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: kennym on July 13, 2009, 10:05:00 PM: 64" down to 62" was 5-6# on the only one we piked from this form. Possibly because of the .003 total taper.May be different on the next one.......
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Dmaxshawn on July 13, 2009, 10:48:00 PM: Kenny I gained 6 lbs when I cut mine from 62 to 60 on this same exact form.
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: elkshooter on July 14, 2009, 12:41:00 AM: Hey all,

I don't want to hijack this thread, but I've been looking for form plans for a R/D bow.

Does anyone have the plans in electronic format that I could "poach" so I can try building one of these myself.

Thx.

Elkshooter
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 14, 2009, 10:13:00 AM: Well it looks like I'll keep this one at 64"- I still haven't put it on a scale but I like the way it feels. I also have another riser glued up so I will adjust the poundage on the next one if need be. Got all the overlays glued on and hope to cut out the sight window tonight and start shaping.
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 15, 2009, 10:39:00 AM: OK- I got all the added overlays glued on. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow041.jpg) (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow039.jpg) (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow043.jpg) (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow046.jpg)
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 15, 2009, 10:43:00 AM: I laid out the site window and cut it out- It will end up being cut to center with a radius.
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow047.jpg) (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow049.jpg)
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 15, 2009, 10:46:00 AM: This is after a little shaping-still more to do but I should get enough done tonight to at least shoot a few test arrows before it gets dark.
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow051.jpg)
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: dutchwarbow on July 15, 2009, 11:37:00 AM: I must say I like that riser, so far ;)
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Dmaxshawn on July 15, 2009, 12:37:00 PM: Thats looking more and more like a really fine shooter and looker. Keep it up.

Shawn
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: kennym on July 15, 2009, 10:51:00 PM: Lookin good Dave!! He must be still shootin,it's dark here........... :D
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 15, 2009, 11:49:00 PM: Kenny- I did get to shoot it some tonight. I still haven't scaled the bow yet but it will be around the mid 40#s and I was suprised at how it performed. It zipped the arrows in there and was quiet- this will be a good bow that I'll be able to shoot all day. There is still plenty of sanding to do and then put the finish on- the zebra and leopard woods do look good together.
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow060-2.jpg)
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Hermann From Bavaria on July 16, 2009, 02:32:00 PM: really cool stuff!

respect! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: kennym on July 16, 2009, 07:46:00 PM: Sweet!! What is your draw length in the pic? Looks optimum!! :thumbsup:

Probably could get 3 more inches before 90 degrees on string/limb tho!!
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: nick_the_tinkerer on July 16, 2009, 11:07:00 PM: cant wait for the finish on this one looks great so far
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 17, 2009, 10:59:00 AM: Kenny- I am drawing it 28"s in that picture- it looks like it will finish at 42#s. This is one of the easiest to shoot bows I have made. I'll start on the finish tonight and should be done in a couple of days and have some final pictures.
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 19, 2009, 01:32:00 PM: So I'm dangerously close to being done- just need to let the finish cure before I string it up and get the rest on it- here are some pictures with the finish on. It came out 42#@28" and 64".
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow061.jpg) (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow066.jpg) (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow068.jpg) (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow064.jpg)
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Post by: Dano on July 19, 2009, 03:02:00 PM: NICE!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: wihill on July 19, 2009, 05:55:00 PM: That looks amazing!!! :clapper: :clapper:
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Post by: kennym on July 19, 2009, 10:46:00 PM: :wavey:
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Post by: razorsharptokill on July 19, 2009, 11:02:00 PM: Very nice!!
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Trux Turning on July 23, 2009, 11:00:00 AM: Thanks for the kind words- here is the finished product- the bow shoots well and will get a lot of use-plus it was fun to build. (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow078.jpg) (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow070.jpg) (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/RD%20Longbow/RDLongbow088.jpg)
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: bjansen on July 23, 2009, 05:47:00 PM: What a great looking bow! Excellent job.
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: dutchwarbow on July 23, 2009, 06:11:00 PM: that's one beautyfull bow with an excelent tiller, lovely! might try a similar handle-combi:)

Nick
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Post by: kennym on July 23, 2009, 07:24:00 PM: Looks great Dave!!!
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Post by: razorsharptokill on July 23, 2009, 07:33:00 PM: Man, what a looker! I love the profile of this design!
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Post by: TNstickn on July 23, 2009, 11:06:00 PM: Really looks great!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Aeronut on July 24, 2009, 08:24:00 AM: Good looking job. Two thumbs up. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Dennis
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Post by: ron w on July 27, 2009, 10:16:00 PM: Wow....that came out really nice, Great looking and just plan nice. Great job!!!
Title: Re: New RD Longbow--finally "Done"
Post by: Over&Under on July 28, 2009, 05:59:00 PM: Very nice indeed Dave!! A guy would be hard pressed to think it was your first, it turned out great!!

Jake