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Title: Kenny M motivation
Post by: wcdurand on January 26, 2015, 03:50:00 AM

 (http://i.imgur.com/WZQtuwT.jpg) (http://imgur.com/WZQtuwT)   (http://i.imgur.com/e9wFStL.jpg) (http://imgur.com/e9wFStL)  (http://i.imgur.com/B53R5wx.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/s2gPoOR.jpg)  Kenny's post motivated me to build these forms this weekend. Now i am just waiting for my drumsander to return from repairs so that I can finish the lam's for the bows. His post just made it so much easier for me. Thanks

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: wcdurand on January 26, 2015, 04:00:00 AM

The one form is similar to Kenny's R/D and the other hopefully for a forward riser which I wan't to try. Hope I have some beginner's luck!

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: Buemaker on January 26, 2015, 05:23:00 AM

Looking good and good luck with the project. Bue--.

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: chackworth3 on January 26, 2015, 09:49:00 AM

Looks good!

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: fujimo on January 26, 2015, 11:55:00 AM

good man- looks great-
what riser is that?
willem where are you based, do you just build bows for yourself, or do you sell?
i have a mate in KZN who really needs some help?
and you know how scarce good trad skills and knowledge is over there!

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: kennym on January 26, 2015, 07:46:00 PM

Judging off my attempt, I think your forward riser will be good!

The other one may be ok too...   :D

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: wcdurand on January 27, 2015, 12:34:00 AM

Wayne, i am in Parys Free-State South Africa. The riser is from Pau Fero and Zebrano with fenolic centre. I will gladly help anyone but i am also still beginner. Got most of my info from tradgang. the bowyers in RSA is scarce and far spread apart.

 (http://i.imgur.com/ZN6EOgh.jpg)

3/4" pau ferro 1/4" fenolic and 1/2' pau ferro to help with centre cut and stability

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: rockkiller on January 27, 2015, 10:54:00 PM

Willam....are you using the same limb design in both forms ?

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: PZee on January 28, 2015, 05:52:00 AM

Hey Willem,

Great looking form, I'm based in Krugersdorp, where do you get your supplies from? I have made a few bows, but my supplier has closed up shop and immigrated.

Thanks

Pete

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: wcdurand on January 28, 2015, 06:00:00 AM

Pete, huge logistic problems for us. I usually get my glass from binghams. The wood I source were-ever I go. Bamboo slats from place called Panda bamboo Roodepoort.

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: wcdurand on January 28, 2015, 06:03:00 AM

rockkiller, no  the forms limb design differ quite a lot. You will see that the ne that I plan to be a forward riser has a part that is not so much curved in the middle of the limb. Might not be so clear on the photo's, but I will post as I start building( Still waiting for my drumsander!!)

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: fujimo on January 28, 2015, 10:47:00 AM

Thanks Willem, i will pass that on, he is originally from colenso- kzn.
have you guys tried Derek Norse from Norseman archery- hes in the greater Durban area

Title: Re: Kenny M motivation
Post by: PZee on January 28, 2015, 01:56:00 PM

Hey Wayne,

I'll give Derek a try.

Thanks

Pete