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Title: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: kennym on August 25, 2013, 04:53:00 PM
I call it Freebird .

60" one-pc recurve built from materials I didn't feel right about shipping for cosmetic reasons.

Ended up at 48# @ 28"(my scale was off)

I put .0025 total taper in 1.5" wide limbs with a superlam containing .001 taper and a builtin tip wedge and power lam.

19" riser , I took the deflex roughly from a Bear Kodiak Hunter that shoots very well. From there on out it is a whole nother beast.

Here are some pics.....

  (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0043_zps4aaddf92.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0043_zps4aaddf92.jpg.html)

  (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0045_zps0ab46b05.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0045_zps0ab46b05.jpg.html)

  (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0047_zps281269d9.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0047_zps281269d9.jpg.html)

  (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0048_zps20d9c279.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0048_zps20d9c279.jpg.html)

  (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0049_zps6bf73378.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0049_zps6bf73378.jpg.html)


I think I will hunt with it first this year, so many bows , so little time!!   :D
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Jason Kendall on August 25, 2013, 04:58:00 PM
Very nice looking bow Kenny!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Trux Turning on August 25, 2013, 05:27:00 PM
Good looking bow Kenny- looks like it should be fast.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: JJB on August 25, 2013, 05:56:00 PM
Awesome Kenny, looks outstanding!
-Jay
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Thadbow on August 25, 2013, 05:57:00 PM
Looks great Kenny,  I really like that I-beam and the big sight window!!  I think I have seen that glove before....
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: goobersan on August 25, 2013, 06:07:00 PM
looks great Kenny
Roy musta gotten to ya since you weren't wearin PJ's in the picture      :knothead:
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 25, 2013, 06:28:00 PM
Pretty sweet bow, Kenny...
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Sharp Shooter on August 25, 2013, 06:31:00 PM
Very Nice!!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: KellyG on August 25, 2013, 06:46:00 PM
looks good to me
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: carpin'mark on August 25, 2013, 07:02:00 PM
Great looking bow and I love the name - got my  lighter in the air!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: chackworth3 on August 25, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
Great lookin bow Kenny!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: BWD on August 25, 2013, 08:03:00 PM
Looking good Kenny.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: kennym on August 25, 2013, 08:07:00 PM
Thanks guys! I swear Freebird played on the shop radio almost every time I worked on it. It goes a bit deeper than that too....

Yes, I had real pants on this time so as not to traumatize anyone!! LOL
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: MattyP on August 25, 2013, 08:34:00 PM
Awesome bow, I like the red accents a lot!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: bjansen on August 25, 2013, 08:53:00 PM
Good job Kenny.  Nice full draw
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Horn Chaser on August 25, 2013, 09:10:00 PM
She looks sharp Kenny. I like her lines.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: carpin'mark on August 25, 2013, 09:52:00 PM
I know exactly what you mean, 'Copperhead Road' by Steve Earl is my personal favorite shop tune, if only my speakers went to 11!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: jsweka on August 25, 2013, 09:55:00 PM
That's pretty nice, Kenny.
Does this mean you're now a recurve man?
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: kennym on August 25, 2013, 10:00:00 PM
Not really John,  I wanna shoot a deer with it just to see. I do shoot it pretty well for me.....

It isn't louder, but has a little sharper tone or something. We will see. Got about 5 bows I'd like to take a deer with now...
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Mad Dog on August 25, 2013, 10:17:00 PM
Any plans for making kit plans?
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: DVSHUNTER on August 25, 2013, 10:17:00 PM
Pretty sweet bow Kenny. If it shoots as nice as the one I got from you I bet you could almost just talk a deer into the truck with it.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Razorbak on August 25, 2013, 10:19:00 PM
beautiful bow and a great guy to boot
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: BenBow on August 25, 2013, 10:23:00 PM
Really good looking curves to her Kenny. Good luck hunting!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: JEFF B on August 25, 2013, 11:35:00 PM
nice Bow  bud   :thumbsup:    :archer2:
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: SteveD on August 26, 2013, 06:55:00 AM
Very Nice Kenny. Looks great.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: MoeM on August 26, 2013, 08:16:00 AM
GZ Kenny cool bow, the riser and especially the I-beam is one of a kind!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: David Flanrey on August 26, 2013, 12:44:00 PM
I really like this one!!  I think once you kill a deer with it you'll be hooked on curves.  Very nice.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Swissbow on August 26, 2013, 03:43:00 PM
Very nice bow. Love the curves and the i-beam riser just looks great.

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Andy
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: D on August 26, 2013, 05:58:00 PM
Dang Kenny that looks great.  I really like the red and the shape of the riser.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: bigbob2 on August 26, 2013, 06:41:00 PM
whats your appraisal of it now re noise, any hand shock and performance?, and do you plan to offer plans or templates for it.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: red hill on August 26, 2013, 09:05:00 PM
Nice, Kenny. Only problem I see is the side you cut the arrow shelf on! Not enough lefties around here!
Sweet bow!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: kennym on August 26, 2013, 10:11:00 PM
Thanks guys!! I'm not gonna sell any plans for a bit, but I might make a few templates if anyone wanted one...
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: heartlandbowyer on August 26, 2013, 10:50:00 PM
Looks great Kenny hope ya get a chance to draw blood with her this fall.

Cory
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: NCArrowflinger on August 26, 2013, 11:45:00 PM
Awesome! Keep us posted if you put some plans together.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: bow loving man on August 28, 2013, 06:02:00 PM
Kenny that is sharp!  I love the I beam! You da man!!   :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: shirikahn on August 28, 2013, 06:19:00 PM
wow that is a beautiful bow!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: quail on August 29, 2013, 07:06:00 AM
Hey Kenny! I would be intereted in a template. Been wanting to build a black on black bow for a turkey/blind bow. This looks like what the dr ordered. I am planning son stopping by for a visit and shopping sometime soon. Thanks!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Sharpend60 on August 29, 2013, 11:29:00 AM
Sweet bow
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 29, 2013, 06:21:00 PM
When I saw this thread I thought we may see more fashion stuff from you to.  :bigsmyl:  
I sure like the looks of that one. Got a nice hook to it.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Trapper Rob on August 29, 2013, 06:51:00 PM
Sweet bow Kenny.
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: BrushWolf on August 29, 2013, 09:42:00 PM
Beautiful job Kenny. The deer should be shaken in their hooves.   :D
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: BuckeyeGuy on September 01, 2013, 06:45:00 AM
Sharp bow Kenny    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: kennym on September 01, 2013, 09:14:00 AM
Thanks guys, I have been enjoyin shootin her for sure!!
Title: Re: The proto recurve done w/pics
Post by: Pat B. on September 07, 2013, 07:01:00 PM
That bow will hunt !