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Title: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Charlie Hinkel on February 25, 2015, 03:05:00 PM

I am trying out Photobucket to paste some pics of bows I have made, and one new one currently under way.
A 61" T.D. for my southpaw friend.

  (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/MaineBowyer/IMG_20120722_233443_zpsinwrwp5f.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/MaineBowyer/media/IMG_20120722_233443_zpsinwrwp5f.jpg.html)

A walnut T.D and a Bubinga T.D

  (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/MaineBowyer/1423624892165_zpsbiheonq0.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/MaineBowyer/media/1423624892165_zpsbiheonq0.jpg.html)

The new bow I am currently working on.

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Charlie Hinkel on February 25, 2015, 03:09:00 PM

Here is the new one on the bench
  (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/MaineBowyer/IMG_20150221_135939_zpsnxveixmf.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/MaineBowyer/media/IMG_20150221_135939_zpsnxveixmf.jpg.html)
A view of the new shop, note the snow in the window.
  (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/MaineBowyer/IMG_20150220_162948_zps6ewr1b6u.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/MaineBowyer/media/IMG_20150220_162948_zps6ewr1b6u.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Buemaker on February 25, 2015, 03:18:00 PM

Looking good. Are you making two limbs in one form? Bue--.

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Charlie Hinkel on February 25, 2015, 03:22:00 PM

The "Beast". My Dad and I built this long bow in 1982, it is 72 lbs.@28" and 67" long. I wanted to use it for moose hunting but never had the opportunity (moose permit by lottery only in Maine).

  (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/MaineBowyer/IMG_0002_zpszpvywgfx.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/MaineBowyer/media/IMG_0002_zpszpvywgfx.jpg.html)

  (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/MaineBowyer/IMG_0003_zpsr1bagvq7.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/MaineBowyer/media/IMG_0003_zpsr1bagvq7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Charlie Hinkel on February 25, 2015, 03:24:00 PM

@Buemaker, Yes, I make both limbs for T.D. at the same time and later cut in half to have two limbs.

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Charlie Hinkel on February 25, 2015, 03:31:00 PM

This bow form is the same one my Father made in 1976, still perfect!

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Charlie Hinkel on February 25, 2015, 03:33:00 PM

 (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/MaineBowyer/IMG_20150220_165454_zps2qv4ajvg.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/MaineBowyer/media/IMG_20150220_165454_zps2qv4ajvg.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Pheonixarcher on February 25, 2015, 06:01:00 PM

Nice work!

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: JJB on February 25, 2015, 06:59:00 PM

Nice work on the bows and it looks like you have a good work space there. Keep us posted on your builds.
-Jay

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: LunchBox on February 25, 2015, 07:18:00 PM

I dream of someday making a bow like that... are there build alongs for bows like that?

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Dmaxshawn on February 25, 2015, 08:21:00 PM

nice looking bows and that snows pretty high up on the winder

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Charlie Hinkel on March 03, 2015, 10:05:00 AM

Here is the new 58" T.D. No specs on it just yet, she is strung low at the moment.
  (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/MaineBowyer/IMG_20150302_225947_zpsybof3bkw.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/MaineBowyer/media/IMG_20150302_225947_zpsybof3bkw.jpg.html)

Also the new 57" on a new never tried form. She is Cherry wood with a strip of East India Rosewood  and Dogwood in the handle. The limbs are dyed Red Mahogany color.Still have to cut off the limb tips, a lot.
  (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/MaineBowyer/IMG_20150302_120704_zpsjj48qnsm.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/MaineBowyer/media/IMG_20150302_120704_zpsjj48qnsm.jpg.html)

  (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/MaineBowyer/IMG_20150303_000610_zpsilfywdgk.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/MaineBowyer/media/IMG_20150303_000610_zpsilfywdgk.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Wolftrail on March 06, 2015, 03:12:00 PM

Can I ask why  Charlie you are using 2 alignment pins.  Some use the tried and true 1 pin, others use 2 bolts.  What is the biggy 'thar...

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 06, 2015, 03:35:00 PM

Very nice.

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: LittleBen on March 06, 2015, 07:00:00 PM

I really like that 1 piece! I mean they are all fine work, but the design on that one piece speaks to me. Would love to see it finished

Title: Re: Pictures of bows gone by
Post by: Charlie Hinkel on March 11, 2015, 12:51:00 AM

Thank you all for the nice comments, it really encourages me to go on.
Hey Woftrail, I'm not sure which picture you saw two alignment pins, but I use only one pin and either a 5/16 stainless bolt or an insert in the handle to accept a 5/16" bolt. I had thought about two pins in the past, but did not feel the need.

 The one piece bow is coming along, it needs final sanding and a finish so I will post pics when I can.