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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: cunruhshoot on April 04, 2016, 12:23:00 AM
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Building a two piece take-down has been on my wish list of accomplishments for a number of years now. And I finally took the plunge. I watched Big Jims build along videos numerous times and purchased my supplies from him as well.
I am excited with the results. I still have a good amount of finish sanding and then applying the spray finish but here are some pics.
62" mild d/r. 63# @ 28". I plan on dropping a little weight when I trap the limbs and final sanding. Red elm core wood and Shedua veneers - the riser is Iron wood and hickory with some paduak accents.
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/6DF47032-5F82-413C-BCAD-A9C51D33574B.jpg) (http://s1073.photobucket.com/user/cunruhsurf/media/Bow%20Making/6DF47032-5F82-413C-BCAD-A9C51D33574B.jpg.html)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/0BB97A22-8231-4A08-BA1D-3E98E86F949E.jpg) (http://s1073.photobucket.com/user/cunruhsurf/media/Bow%20Making/0BB97A22-8231-4A08-BA1D-3E98E86F949E.jpg.html)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/FCABEE68-D363-426D-8011-7D661B7F011B.jpg) (http://s1073.photobucket.com/user/cunruhsurf/media/Bow%20Making/FCABEE68-D363-426D-8011-7D661B7F011B.jpg.html)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/CE58AECB-D38D-477A-BCB5-09D2B8C83FB3.jpg) (http://s1073.photobucket.com/user/cunruhsurf/media/Bow%20Making/CE58AECB-D38D-477A-BCB5-09D2B8C83FB3.jpg.html)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/FDDA3DE7-6971-4DDE-85ED-ABBA8CDA2DB4.jpg) (http://s1073.photobucket.com/user/cunruhsurf/media/Bow%20Making/FDDA3DE7-6971-4DDE-85ED-ABBA8CDA2DB4.jpg.html)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/7D7066F4-CC20-4A60-BCF0-CD420F5D9A18.jpg) (http://s1073.photobucket.com/user/cunruhsurf/media/Bow%20Making/7D7066F4-CC20-4A60-BCF0-CD420F5D9A18.jpg.html)
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Turned out very nice.
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Nice Cameron.
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It looks like you did it well; great job.
Big Jim makes it look easy on his video, but I think that I know better ;)
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Wow awesome very nice job
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Great job Cameron!
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Excellent- making a two piece is on my list also.
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You did yourself proud for sure. That is one fine looking bow and great choice of woods. VERY WELL DONE!! ;)
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Nice work and glad it worked out so well for you
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I told you it wasn't that bad! :thumbsup:
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Excellent; gotta love 2 piece bows. I broke my first build by Bracing it to high. That bow did break my heart and I have broke a few bows in my time :(
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Nice work on that great looking bow :thumbsup:
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Probably the strongest joint out there but time consuming. Looks nice.
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Nice work. I recently bought supplies to make a two piece as well. If mine comes out half as good as yours, I'll be happy. :)
Dave.
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Thats one to be proud of.. Good Looking Stick.
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Looks great! Nice work
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Thanks guys...it is fun to share our work with one another here! My wife is also very grateful that I have this place to share. I think she gets a little tired of me bringing in my bow at each stage and updating her on my progress... :D So thanks for your input and encouragement! And my wife thanks you as well...
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Nice work. If you take your time, they are very easy and incredibly strong. Don't make the mistake and leave out the riser reinforcement and you will have a very reliable td bow.
The first few might be slow, but I would expect all the systems would be that way until you get used to them.
Once you get the hang of it, I doubt there is a faster system to install. Or one where the materials are cheaper.
Bigjim
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BigJim,
Just one more time, this time in public -- I wanted to thank you for taking the time to post your videos on how to make a two piece takedown.
Now, if I could only muster the courage to attempt it like cunruhshoot did...
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The bow looks great and I like that system alot!
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Scott - go for it what could go wrong- :dunno: As BigJim notes on his videos and I affirm out of my one attempt - leave everything beyond the riser grip full size so you can square up the edge for a smooth realignment in the jig.. I did a little too much shaping on the lower end of the grip and had to do a little shimming to get my limbs perfect. Other than that it was smooth sailing!