After speaking with Wingnut a coupla' weeks ago I ordered a blank and promptly got the video to watch and get stuff ready.
I had unsuccessfully attempted 3 board bows and 2 laminated bow blanks all of which became firewood and one really crappy bow-fire wood too.
What's different here is the video, and the blank has been sawn so you do not have to worry about side tillering and limbs that end up caddywumpus. So get the tools ready! Scrapers and rasps and files.
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A vise and bench helps too
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The building emphasizes angular limbs with 'facets' so you can keep track of how much material is being removed-giving you better odds of success than with other blanks and methods.
But pay attention to the video and take your time.
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Sorry about the dappled pic...but you gotta make one of these so you can see your tillering progress.
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The grip area reqiires some shaping with a rasp.
I found that a Nicholson 50 and a scraper were my main tools along with coarse sandpaper.
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I stuck with the tillering and got carried away-forgot to tak any more pics of that.
The tillering took about 4 hours of steady work-this is the crucial part and will determine success or failure.
Here is where the video really helps and don't lose track of the facets.(see video)
A leather wrap is optional
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As a finish I went with Tru-Oil, and will probably do 6 or 7 coats.
The bow ended up at 52#@28, or so and shoots amazing. Fast, accurate, and waay easy on the eyes!
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You can do at least as good, it is doable in a day, and a lot of fun!
:thumbsup: Good job Bjorn! Looks like a shooter to me!
Will you post a full draw pic? She looks really nice. Did the blank come with the tip overlays? Pat
Pat, a full draw pic will be posted later today. I just put on another coat of finish, which will be dry in a few hours, and I'll have to get someone to take the pic.
Looks like you have a very nice bow to be proud of. Glad to see you stuck with it. Mike
WOW!! :thumbsup: That is a Very Nice Build-Along, and Makes One Fine Looking Bow Too!! :notworthy: :notworthy:
Was this Made from the Fiber Glassed "Bow" or a Regular "Dryad" Bow?
Shakes,
That is the bamboo backed bow blank. Bjorn did a very nice job with this and finished it in a day.
The tip overlays come standard but you gotta shape em.
Mike
Wow that was cool....great job! marco#78...I have to try that!
Bjorn,
Your bow is very nice, good job. I can't wait to shoot one I have made; it must be pretty exciting the first time.
Your Workmate is cool also. Isn't that the version sold in Europe that we can't buy here? It has cast aluminum supports instead of stamped steel.
Kevin
Blanks Like I have Yet to Finish. I am SO ASHAMED. If I knew what the Story is on my Pregnant Daughter, That "Bow Making Itch" Is Upon Me! :goldtooth:
"The building emphasizes angular limbs with 'facets' so you can keep track of how much material is being removed-giving you better odds of success than with other blanks and methods. Once You Get the Facets, do you Scrape Or File, or Sand them Off? I dont Recall the Video saying that, BUT I have Slept Since Then, and My Memory is about as Long as My.....Pinky! :jumper:
It is very exciting to shoot, and lots of scraping filing and sanding.
Here's the full draw pic:
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It is a very good shooting bow; very smooth and quiet and fast too!Ooops! Wonder if I re-sized that?
Bjorn,
That tiller is beautiful. Great JoB!!
Mike
Did you put an arrow rest on it? If so what did you use?
I did put an arrow rest on the bow. Thank you for asking, and I used a small piece of limb from a failed blank, that I tried to build about two years ago.
Thanks Mike; I am very happy with that tillering job myself!
VERY NICE BJORN !! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Very nice job Bjorn! Especially on the tiller!
Bjorn, The tiller looks right on at full draw. Thanks for posting the FD pic. You did a great job with your Dryad blank. Lots of hard work but now its nothing but fun. Pat
Excellent Job!
I sure want to give it a try myself, just can't seem to afford it right now.
very very nice. bro :archer:
I will Agree, Good Going Bjorn! :thumbsup:
I have three Dryad bows built by Wingnut & son, waiting on a 4th, and will be getting a blank or two soon. These guys are the best. Bill G.
That tiller is fantastic! :thumbsup: