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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: BenM on February 22, 2016, 01:17:00 PM

Title: New bow build red glass and myrtle Hill
Post by: BenM on February 22, 2016, 01:17:00 PM

I'm in the process of finishing up a new bow.  
68" Hill with slightly backset limbs
Red glass on the back and gray glass on the belly From Dale Stahl
Curly Myrtle riser from IdahoCurt
Walnut lams from Troy Breeding
2-.100 .001 taper and
2-.105 .002 taper
red glass tip wedges
goal weight is mid 50's when finished

Here are some pics of it roughed out, I have quite a bit of finish sanding yet to go.  Curt recommended a light walnut stain to make the curl pop.  I'm planning on doing that.  With some denatured alcohol the riser is awesome.  Need to find a beavertail for the grip, rest, and side plate.  
     (http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/michels_benny/IMG_1481_zpsptptnsc9.jpg) (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/michels_benny/media/IMG_1481_zpsptptnsc9.jpg.html)  
     (http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/michels_benny/IMG_1488_zps2v9v4vb2.jpg) (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/michels_benny/media/IMG_1488_zps2v9v4vb2.jpg.html)
     (http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/michels_benny/IMG_1485_zpsjvpbcbsx.jpg) (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/michels_benny/media/IMG_1485_zpsjvpbcbsx.jpg.html)

Title: Re: New bow build red glass and myrtle Hill
Post by: Jomohr84 on February 22, 2016, 02:24:00 PM

Looking good!

Title: Re: New bow build red glass and myrtle Hill
Post by: monterey on February 22, 2016, 02:36:00 PM

Like that Myrtle!  Like those tip overlays also.

So, is this a total .006 taper?  What are the width dimensions?  

I can't find any contact info for Stahl.  Does he have a website?

Title: Re: New bow build red glass and myrtle Hill
Post by: BenM on February 22, 2016, 04:22:00 PM

Thanks guys! I have the final sanding done and shot a couple dozen arrows out of it.  I'm thrilled with it.  On to a light coat of stain, some spar, and get the grip on it.  I have some white 8125 for the string and some Red Halo on the way for serving.  I think it will look great that way.  Will post more pics when its complete

68" overall length
66" NTN
13.75" Riser
1-1/8" at fades
7/16" at nocks
Total stack .510 with .006 overall taper

Here is Dale's Contact
[email protected]
1-215-379-1090

Title: Re: New bow build red glass and myrtle Hill
Post by: jsweka on February 22, 2016, 07:20:00 PM

I can't wait to see it finished!  My kind of bow    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: New bow build red glass and myrtle Hill
Post by: BenM on February 23, 2016, 04:29:00 PM

 (http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/michels_benny/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsepj0mkyr.jpeg) (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/michels_benny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsepj0mkyr.jpeg.html)
    (http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj599/michels_benny/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvffqhmce.jpeg) (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/michels_benny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvffqhmce.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: New bow build red glass and myrtle Hill
Post by: BenM on February 29, 2016, 02:45:00 PM

Just finished the bow up.  Here are a few pictures.   (http://rs1269.pbsrc.com/albums/jj599/michels_benny/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4b962q6q.jpeg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip)

   (http://rs1269.pbsrc.com/albums/jj599/michels_benny/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsukar2lvt.jpeg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip)  

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