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Title: finally got this one done.
Post by: Robertfishes on March 13, 2015, 06:39:00 PM

shedua riser, santos rosewood veneers, amberboo taper . 32# @ 28", I built this one for one of my friends, his first bow..    (http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/Robertfishes/scottsbow4_zps8jojojin.jpg) (http://s596.photobucket.com/user/Robertfishes/media/scottsbow4_zps8jojojin.jpg.html)     (http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/Robertfishes/scotts%20bow%201_zpsaaifzeol.jpg) (http://s596.photobucket.com/user/Robertfishes/media/scotts%20bow%201_zpsaaifzeol.jpg.html)    (http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/Robertfishes/scotts%20bow2_zpsyvt9wast.jpg) (http://s596.photobucket.com/user/Robertfishes/media/scotts%20bow2_zpsyvt9wast.jpg.html)

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: bigbob2 on March 13, 2015, 06:46:00 PM

Your friend should be stoked! Nice job!

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: Robertfishes on March 13, 2015, 06:48:00 PM

I buy from Trad Gang sponsors when I can. Amberboo tapers were from woodgallery295, I used Krystal dull finish, smooth on epoxy and phenolic limb tips from Big Jim , self adhesive leather rest material from 3Rivers.,

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: Robertfishes on March 13, 2015, 06:51:00 PM

Bob, he hasnt seen it yet..I just shot it about 20 times..its longbow quiet and pretty much dead in hand at the shot, it is very light in hand too. I like a heavy riser myself but i could get used to this one on the 3D range

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: fujimo on March 13, 2015, 07:05:00 PM

very nice- REALLY like the riser   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: David Flanrey on March 13, 2015, 07:09:00 PM

:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: Wolftrail on March 13, 2015, 07:37:00 PM

That riser section is very nice.  That bow has all the curves in the right spot.      :)

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: timbermoose on March 13, 2015, 07:38:00 PM

Nice looker!

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: JJB on March 13, 2015, 07:43:00 PM

Very good looking woods, I really like the curves to it too. You're friend is going to love it!
-Jay

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: jsweka on March 13, 2015, 07:46:00 PM

I think we sometimes get carried away with multiple woods in risers, fancy inlays and overlays and all the bling bling when at the end of the day the cleanest, classiest bows are the ones with simple nicely figured solid woods.

WELL DONE!!

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: cunruhshoot on March 13, 2015, 08:50:00 PM

Love the wood - nice bow.

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: monterey on March 13, 2015, 09:06:00 PM

I love that riser wood.  Your narrow tips are a design feature that I admire.

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Post by: chackworth3 on March 13, 2015, 09:56:00 PM

Very pretty bow

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Post by: Bodork on March 13, 2015, 10:12:00 PM

That will be his pride and joy for years to come. Great job!

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Post by: mwosborn on March 13, 2015, 10:21:00 PM

Nice looking bow!

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Post by: rockkiller on March 13, 2015, 11:05:00 PM

Thats just a plain eloquent,very good looking bow.

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: bigbob2 on March 14, 2015, 01:55:00 AM

I imagine the smaller limb mass might contribute to the quietness?I also like the curves too.

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: wcdurand on March 14, 2015, 03:46:00 AM

Wow! Very nice!

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: Buemaker on March 14, 2015, 04:16:00 AM

Allright, very nice. Bue--.

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: Robertfishes on March 14, 2015, 09:04:00 AM

Thanks guys, This bow was a real pleasure to build..every phase of this build went smoothly. For this build I used a form I made in 2009. A slightly modified "Binghams" 58 inch recurve design. As you can see I did not use any overlays on the belly side, it really is a plain bow..with pretty woods..I did make the tips a little narrower than normal, they are 9/16" wide at string groove. I usually make them no narrower than 5/8" on a recurve..

Title: Re: finally got this one done.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 14, 2015, 09:18:00 AM

I guess it's ok...