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Title: 3rd takedown
Post by: perry f. on February 09, 2013, 08:37:00 PM
Here's my third takedown recurve. Zebra riser, zebra veneers, walnut wedges. Came in at around 57# @ 28"

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Title: Re: 3rd takedown
Post by: rmorris on February 09, 2013, 08:54:00 PM
Bet your proud of that bow! Looks good.
Title: Re: 3rd takedown
Post by: D on February 09, 2013, 09:01:00 PM
Pretty sweet Perry.  Hows it shoot?
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Post by: kennym on February 09, 2013, 09:08:00 PM
Another nice one!!   :thumbsup:  


Was one of these the one with the cloudy spot?
Title: Re: 3rd takedown
Post by: Bodork on February 09, 2013, 09:20:00 PM
WOW! 2 bows in one day! They both look great!
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Post by: BCWV on February 09, 2013, 09:41:00 PM
You're turning out fine looking bows  :thumbsup:
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Post by: jess stuart on February 09, 2013, 09:41:00 PM
Nice looking bow Perry.  Do you have a layer of clear glass on the back of the riser?
Title: Re: 3rd takedown
Post by: perry f. on February 09, 2013, 09:45:00 PM
Kenny, this is the one with the cloudy spot. I ended up just beveling the limb butt.

Jess, no clear glass on back of riser. Just solid zebra wood. Should I have put clear glass on it? Everything I know about bow building I have learned on here or self taught by reading books, videos, and trial and error. Thanks
Title: Re: 3rd takedown
Post by: perry f. on February 09, 2013, 09:49:00 PM
D, haven't shot it yet, just got rest put on it. Hope to shoot some tomorrow. This one is going to my cousin. This is one of the bows I had promised and decided not to do the swap this year. Now if I can finish a couple more and get some taxidermy work caught up I'll be able to breathe.. Too many hobbies. Lol!!!
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on February 09, 2013, 10:12:00 PM
Another good job! Habit forming isn't it? Tony
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Post by: Crooked Stic on February 10, 2013, 04:19:00 AM
It is a good looking bow.I think what Jess ask about the clear glass is a good question.You may never have a problem with your riser. But with the amount of deflex you have there most of the straight line of your wood grain is interupted and a couple of layers of glass on the front of it would greatly strengthen it in the shelf and grip area.Just take a look at some of the risers of the sponsors here. Those accents are for looks and more so for stength.
Title: Re: 3rd takedown
Post by: timbermoose on February 10, 2013, 07:22:00 PM
great looking bow there perry.
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Post by: scottm on February 10, 2013, 09:02:00 PM
Nice work Perry!
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Post by: Troy D. Breeding on February 11, 2013, 09:06:00 AM
Looks like you have everything headed in the right direction.

Troy
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