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Title: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 10, 2016, 11:11:00 AM

Osage belly, Red Elm core lams, Madake bamboo backing, 13" purple heart riser, buffalo and purple heart tip overlays.. 62 tip to tip, came in @ 57 # at 28". Tillered for split finger and limb timed. Making it for a good friend who does a lot for kids and getting them interested in archery.

Really clean sweet 1/4 sawn, 5 year old Osage belly lams.

   (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bow10_1.png)

   (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bow11_1.png)

Well seasoned at 6% moisture.

   (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bow9_1.png)

Z spliced below.

   (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bow8_1.png)

Right after being cut out and ready for string grooves.

   (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bow6_2.png)

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 10, 2016, 11:18:00 AM

First time on tree.

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bow5_2.png)

At 6 " brace height.

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bow4_2.png)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bow3_1.png)

Pulled to 29" on the tree. I always pull a bow 1" past the intended shooters draw length, just makes me feel better..

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9csLbtfuJI

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 10, 2016, 01:08:00 PM

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/boww3.jpg)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/boww1.jpg)

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Wolftrail on September 10, 2016, 02:57:00 PM

Looks good,  nice choice for the 1/4 sawn Osage.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: takefive on September 10, 2016, 04:14:00 PM

Looking good, Roy.  Can't wait to get it.  I'll show it to the kids as soon as they're done with the yard work and washing and waxing my truck.    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: David Flanrey on September 10, 2016, 04:48:00 PM

Very nice Roy.  You have that trilam stuff figured out!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 10, 2016, 04:51:00 PM

Ok Greg, lol. Thanks David.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Buemaker on September 10, 2016, 05:45:00 PM

Looking good as always Roy   :)

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: LittleBen on September 10, 2016, 08:42:00 PM

Nice. Your bows are getting shorter and shorter it seems. I guess you're just working towards a really short one for me.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 10, 2016, 08:51:00 PM

This guy wanted 55 # or better. Seems when I make bows 64 to 66 inches long, I have a difficult time getting higher weight. Naturally due to the longer bow. I should start adding a little more width for longer bows needing higher weight.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: goobersan on September 10, 2016, 09:31:00 PM

It's okay I guess.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 10, 2016, 09:39:00 PM

Ya that's what I thought too. I've made better, little rusty I guess.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: bigbob2 on September 10, 2016, 09:42:00 PM

Hmmm, might be passable I suppose!   :bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: jsweka on September 10, 2016, 10:12:00 PM

Very nice Roy!

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: kennym on September 11, 2016, 08:39:00 AM

Lookin good Roy !! Yer getting the hang of those looks like.

How's that shoulder workin on cooler fall days? Huntin is comin! 51* here this AM.....  :)

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 11, 2016, 08:45:00 AM

You're making that one stretch out ol' man! Good work.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Igor on September 11, 2016, 10:14:00 AM

Looks great!

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: monterey on September 11, 2016, 12:59:00 PM

It could work out.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 11, 2016, 01:03:00 PM

Thanks guys.

Kenny, shoulder is 100 % now. Just got home from shooting 30 3-d targets and not a single problem.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: kennym on September 11, 2016, 04:25:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :archer2:

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on September 11, 2016, 08:47:00 PM

Gorgeous bow Roy! Love seeing these BBO. I need to attempt one of these again since I gave my others away.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: wood carver 2 on September 11, 2016, 10:21:00 PM

You make it look easy Roy.
Nice, as always.
Dave.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 15, 2016, 10:27:00 AM

Had a buddy shoot the bow last night. At 57# it's too much for my old butt to shoot. Pretty quick and Kenny shot pretty well for the first time shooting this bow.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4sVOLR6OU&feature=youtu.be

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 15, 2016, 10:32:00 AM

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/20160914_182851.jpg)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/20160914_182414.jpg)

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Wolftrail on September 15, 2016, 01:00:00 PM

Looks great, is that upper limb longer, or the photo angle...   :confused:

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 15, 2016, 04:28:00 PM

Bow is symmetrical. Center of handle is center of bow. Cell phone pictures.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: goobersan on September 15, 2016, 07:44:00 PM

Not too shabby

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 16, 2016, 06:45:00 AM

Stained and first coat of tung oil..

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/20160915_123003.jpg)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/20160915_120458.jpg)

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: takefive on September 16, 2016, 07:05:00 PM

Looks great, Roy.  Your shop does too...A/C and a wood stove?!
Must be nice   :)
Not many nodes on that  Madake bamboo.  I like that and have to order some.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 16, 2016, 08:39:00 PM

Beautifulbamboo.com .. Call them.
Ask for Jennifer, tell her it's for bow making, tell her you want the biggest poles she has. I got kiln dried before, but getting green poles next time.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on September 16, 2016, 11:02:00 PM

This bow is amazing.... I really envy your skills with the BBO Roy!

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: takefive on September 17, 2016, 01:07:00 AM

Will do, Roy.  Thanks!
Why are you getting green ones next time?

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 17, 2016, 06:21:00 AM

When they kiln dry them, they drill a 1/32nd hole at every node to let the moisture escape. The holes are fairly lined up, but are off one way or the other about a half inch. So I lose that section. Sometimes I can work around it and get a backing with some planning. Guess I'm picky, or cheap. LOL

The boo splits very easy and straight with a machete and a hammer.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: takefive on September 17, 2016, 02:21:00 PM

Ahh...guess I'll go green, too.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: bigbob2 on September 18, 2016, 06:23:00 PM

how long would you leave the green ones before using. I'm thinking of doing a trilam at some stage.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 18, 2016, 08:08:00 PM

I'd split them and give them about 6 months.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: bigbob2 on September 18, 2016, 08:27:00 PM

thanks Roy. any special storage needs for it, or just treat like 'normal' wood?

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 19, 2016, 04:08:00 AM

I've not had green before, Bob. It could probably be dried in 3 months in a drying box with one bulb. I'd imagine like other woods. I'd just keep checking it with a moisture meter.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: bigbob2 on September 20, 2016, 01:12:00 AM

ok thanks Roy.    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Mad Max on September 20, 2016, 03:18:00 PM

The Master at work

   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 20, 2016, 05:14:00 PM

All done.

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/20160918_132050.jpg)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/20160919_100149.jpg)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/20160919_100348.jpg)

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/20160919_100205.jpg)

And out the door.

 (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/20160920_132311.jpg)

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: BenBow on September 20, 2016, 06:42:00 PM

Hmmm i guess its ok

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: on September 20, 2016, 10:50:00 PM

Nice...

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: LeeNY on September 29, 2016, 12:22:00 PM

Nice one Roy......   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: KellyG on September 29, 2016, 01:57:00 PM

we can say what ever we want about roy ole boy. But we cant talk bad about his "ok bows".

 I am the proud keeper of one of his BBO and out of all the bows I have; just about anyone I show them too sayes "I want one of those."

They shoot as good as they look too.

Man I might have to do a bit of hunting with mine this week end.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: monterey on September 29, 2016, 02:57:00 PM

Seems ok, at least in the pictures....

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on September 29, 2016, 04:50:00 PM

Wish it was showing up on my door step... looks amazing  as usual!

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Bowjunkie on September 29, 2016, 08:17:00 PM

Yo Roy, let me know when all this fluff ain't enough and yer ready to crank it up a notch ol boy. These guys been blowin smoke up yer butt too long... and I fear yer beginning to believe it.

yeah, im drunk... who loves ya?

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 30, 2016, 04:21:00 AM

LOL Pap Pap.

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: bigbob2 on September 30, 2016, 05:41:00 AM

yeah, looks like you might be learning sumpin! Not bad for an ol' fella!

Title: Re: Been working on a tri lam
Post by: Buemaker on September 30, 2016, 06:38:00 AM

Looking good as always   :)