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Title: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: razorsharptokill on February 06, 2007, 05:43:00 PM

Getting ready to start my 1st takedown long bow kit from bingham. The plans show a pretty plain riser. I'd like some input on a better looking shape. I'll be using grey action wood. Thanks.

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on February 06, 2007, 06:14:00 PM

Here's a pic of my St. Charles with a socket type T/D system. I'll try to post pix of my Pronghorn 3-pc later. Hope it helps.  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/P1010002.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/P1010004.jpg)

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: Tony Phillips on February 06, 2007, 06:27:00 PM

Don't know if these will help you buy here are a couple of pictures of mine.

This is my Ancient Spirit Sequoia riser  

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/tphillips1645/Bows/ASriser.jpg)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/tphillips1645/Bows/ASRIFRONT.jpg)
 
This is my Fedora Xtreme riser.
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/tphillips1645/Extreme3.jpg)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/tphillips1645/Extreme2.jpg)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/tphillips1645/Extreme1.jpg)

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: razorsharptokill on February 06, 2007, 06:37:00 PM

Very nice guys thank you. I'm looking forward to getting back into the shop again.

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: Brian P. on February 06, 2007, 09:03:00 PM

Caribow Silver Fox riser

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/kodiak1028/Bow%20Pics/P9050042.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/kodiak1028/Bow%20Pics/P9050054.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/kodiak1028/Bow%20Pics/P9050056.jpg)

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: razorsharptokill on February 06, 2007, 10:07:00 PM

Brian P. those lines are amazing! Very nice bow!

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: Voodoofire1 on February 07, 2007, 12:34:00 AM

Here Ya go, Grey actionwood straight from Bingham's,built it last week, used a recurve block and cut it to 16" to get the grip the way I wanted, used the pronounced longbow design, but tweaked it a little for a more elliptical curve, sure shoots good,...... There isn't anything like shooting a bow you've built yourself..................Steve

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/voodoofire1/group043.jpg)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/voodoofire1/group045.jpg)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/voodoofire1/group040.jpg)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/voodoofire1/group012.jpg)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/voodoofire1/group003.jpg)

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: Voodoofire1 on February 07, 2007, 01:15:00 AM

I just finished this one, 16" riser made from 2 1/4" square pau ferrau, used the same limb form with heat strips, they are worth every cent.

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/voodoofire1/group056.jpg)

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: razorsharptokill on February 07, 2007, 01:37:00 AM

Wow! Nice! Hey Voodoofire, are those deer tracks drawn on the riser or burnt?

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: dorris on February 07, 2007, 01:42:00 AM

no there engraved with a dremel and filled with red dye ,

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: pete p on February 07, 2007, 02:22:00 AM

voodoofire, awesome!

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: Voodoofire1 on February 07, 2007, 10:00:00 AM

Thanks Guys! Yes I carved them with a Dremel, but they are colored with brown Rit dye. The bows are fairly easy to make, but are very tedious, especially the risers, the longer you take the better they look. I just purchased a edge/spindle sander and that has helped out considerably, really cut the shaping time in half, I like both riser designs, but I'm leaning towards #2 with a slight tweak to make it thicker between the grip and lower limb pad, as it stands now the #2 is slightly top heavy, and I'd like to have a little more weight down low for proper balance, but it sure shoots good!.Steve

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: shaft slinger on February 07, 2007, 10:45:00 AM

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/hdc123/DSCN0807.jpg)

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: TimZeigler on February 07, 2007, 12:01:00 PM

Steve, very nice work, kudos to you.  They get nicer and nicer.   So whats next?

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: Skinner on February 07, 2007, 12:29:00 PM

BW PLX's and a Morrision Cougar.

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/Blutck/PLX002.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/Blutck/PLX005.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/Blutck/BPCougar0031.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/Blutck/BPCougar0041.jpg)

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on February 07, 2007, 12:46:00 PM

here's a few of my Pronghorn riser. Simple, but elegant. The grip fits my hand better than any I have tried.    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/IMGP1942.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/IMGP1943.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/IMGP1944.jpg)

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: razorsharptokill on February 07, 2007, 06:06:00 PM

Very graceful Scattershot. I like it!

Title: Re: pics of takedown longbow risers needed.
Post by: razorsharptokill on February 07, 2007, 06:10:00 PM

Semper Fi, T.
MCRD San Diego 1984