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Title: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on July 01, 2017, 11:03:00 PM: Hey guys,
Been some time since I have posted anything. Been so busy with life and starting college it has been a crazy year so far.

Started this bow two days ago and figure that it will be the one I hunt with this fall. Most of my bows have been pretty tedious with all the inlays and accents that this time I wanted simple yet elegant.

This one has black glass on the back and belly with a G10 riser. I have always wanted to try a G10 riser so I figured I'd give it a shot.

Hoping for 55# @ 28 inch draw when completed.

Here is where I am at so far...
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/EE52A297-AA10-4390-AE6F-410795619D15.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/EE52A297-AA10-4390-AE6F-410795619D15.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/75F81A0E-B041-4E8C-9E80-6FF4EAFD4B30.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/75F81A0E-B041-4E8C-9E80-6FF4EAFD4B30.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/ACDED6A6-AFEB-47C2-9BC4-23280FB51A98.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/ACDED6A6-AFEB-47C2-9BC4-23280FB51A98.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on July 01, 2017, 11:06:00 PM: (http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/EBF9C5BC-EBA4-4093-B705-880599654CA2.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/EBF9C5BC-EBA4-4093-B705-880599654CA2.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/416F0AD2-5BF4-4740-BFF8-50F776BB1ED6.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/416F0AD2-5BF4-4740-BFF8-50F776BB1ED6.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/B5AC7474-D716-4473-8FA3-577E4DAE1A08.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/B5AC7474-D716-4473-8FA3-577E4DAE1A08.jpg.html)

Got the limbs roughly profiled and the nocks cut in.

Tomorrow I will add the overlays. I am unsure what I am going to use for the riser but will do a black horn for the nocks.

Any comments or opinions are welcome! Nice to be back building again!
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: kennym on July 01, 2017, 11:09:00 PM: Looks darn good for two days worth Justin!! :thumbsup:
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Post by: mwosborn on July 01, 2017, 11:46:00 PM: I am liking this one.
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Post by: Bodork on July 02, 2017, 12:01:00 AM: That is really gonna be a nice bow!
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Post by: Trux Turning on July 02, 2017, 10:21:00 AM: Sharp looking bow!
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Post by: monterey on July 02, 2017, 03:12:00 PM: Looks good!

What is the thin red line in the stack in the photo of the tip?
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Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on July 02, 2017, 03:45:00 PM: Monterey it is just a discoloration of the boo.
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Post by: hunting badger on July 03, 2017, 03:53:00 PM: I like it!! I think sometimes we try to get too fancy with our bows, it looks great!
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Post by: ty_in_ND on July 03, 2017, 05:29:00 PM: Looks great so far! It'll be neat to hear how the G10 works out.

I know it's nice to have fancy veneers under clear glass and risers made of multiple woods with mosaic strips, but those simple black/colored glass limbs with solid one piece risers are great lookers, too.
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: Crooked Stic on July 04, 2017, 06:07:00 AM: Looks good from here.
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Post by: Wolftrail on July 04, 2017, 01:33:00 PM: Good stuff. Let me guess that car in the background is a 61-62 Oldsmobile or maybe Cadillac..?
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Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on July 08, 2017, 07:20:00 PM: Today I got the tips roughed out and looking nice. I will start trying to drop the weight in the next couple of days and then start with the shaping of the riser.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/CD2E59C9-2F9F-470A-8B5E-96130BC3C345.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/CD2E59C9-2F9F-470A-8B5E-96130BC3C345.jpg.html)

Wolftrail.... the car is my dad's first vehicle... 64 Olds Super88
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: monterey on July 09, 2017, 03:21:00 PM: Looking really good, Justin. You have a good eye and a knack for this. :thumbsup:
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Post by: kennym on July 09, 2017, 05:00:00 PM: Nice tips! Uhh, I guess I can say that on here....

Nice job buddy!
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: Wolftrail on July 11, 2017, 01:27:00 AM: "Wolftrail.... the car is my dad's first vehicle... 64 Olds Super88 "

good stuff..! well I was close. In the 70's I could tell what vehicle was behind me at night looking in the rear view mirror. 80% of the time. ;)
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on August 17, 2017, 05:17:00 PM: Well today I got this bow all ready for clear. Finished out 60# @28 inches. About 5# more than I wanted but it will work just fine for me!

(http://i.imgur.com/1zgTwMx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/6XUAt1p.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VpMe7Pt.jpg)

I love the simplicity of this bow... Shoots with authority and is dead in my hand. The length will work awesome out of a treestand. I will post pictures next week once the bow is completed!
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Post by: Sant-Ravenhill on August 17, 2017, 06:03:00 PM: No pictures...bummed out as it sounds like a great bow.
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Post by: kennym on August 17, 2017, 07:20:00 PM: I cant see them either.

Photobucket seems to be a lost cause. Free photo hosting as long as you pay for it?
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on August 17, 2017, 09:02:00 PM: Anyone else know where we can upload pictures from?
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Post by: Trux Turning on August 17, 2017, 09:17:00 PM: Try Imgur- check out the first post on the pow wow fourm on how to use it
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Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on August 17, 2017, 10:20:00 PM: Thanks Trux... Think I posted them correctly now
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Post by: Trux Turning on August 17, 2017, 11:22:00 PM: That's a good looking bow!
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Post by: mwosborn on August 17, 2017, 11:25:00 PM: Nice looking bow.
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Post by: on August 17, 2017, 11:55:00 PM: Nice looking details and curves on that riser...
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Post by: kennym on August 19, 2017, 09:11:00 AM: Justin, that looks awesome and I'm not fond of black glass !! LOL

What stack did you use for 60 @ 28 ?

.040 glass?

Thanks!! Always gathering info !!
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: Mad Max on August 19, 2017, 10:16:00 AM: Sounds good
But I can't see the picture
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on August 19, 2017, 06:48:00 PM: Kenny,
I used the stack for the 55# you have on your plan. Only difference was that I used .50 glass which instead of .40... whoops. Plus I ended up cutting it to 58 inches so when I was completed it was just shy of 70. Was able to drop it down by trapping the back and now is a thumper of a bow. Was able to save it and really enjoy shooting this thing now. I can't wait to get the clear on it this week!
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on September 07, 2017, 10:54:00 PM: Got the bow finished earlier in the week... Ended up 60# @ 28 inches and 58 inches ttt... Really looking to bring this bow into the woods this season. My only problem is that at my 27 inch draw I'm right on the boundary of 500 and 400 spines so I still need to figure out what flies the best out of the bow.

(https://i.imgur.com/ZVlRxYlh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UsnhsQAh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BRKjnaMh.jpg)

I just love the simplicity of this bow and how the black and natural boo are complementary to each other
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: Buemaker on September 08, 2017, 02:29:00 AM: Strange. I can see some of the pics and bow looks nice, but most of the pics just says: Please update your account to enable 3rd party hosting. Photobucket??
I'll try to post a pic to see If it works from my side of the pond.
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/F34CAFF5-33C9-44DD-A6D6-B4115FBD0BE7_zpscwal1tu6.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/F34CAFF5-33C9-44DD-A6D6-B4115FBD0BE7_zpscwal1tu6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: on September 08, 2017, 05:31:00 PM: Looks Great... Nice curves on the riser...
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Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on October 19, 2017, 09:48:00 AM: Well on Tuesday I finally ended my journey to harvest a deer with one of my own built longbows. I had to refinish this bow because the finish did not take well, so while doing so I dropped some more poundage and ended with 54# @ 28 inch draw.

This young buck gave me a 12 yard shot and I put a perfectly placed arrow just behind his shoulder. Got my first complete pass thru and he only went 30 yards. To say I am proud and humble is an understatement.
(https://i.imgur.com/OZKQBE4l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yY2BdBll.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QqHKph5l.jpg)

To say I am hooked again with the art of crafting these beautiful weapons is correct. I was getting pretty discouraged about hunting with a longbow because of the challenges but now I am back and ready to take on ever season with my own!
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Post by: Roy from Pa on October 19, 2017, 09:53:00 AM: Congrats, Justin..
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Post by: Dan Landis on October 19, 2017, 10:55:00 AM: Way to go Justin. I hope to achieve that goal also. I've taken several with bows others have made, but never one of my own creations yet.
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Post by: mwosborn on October 19, 2017, 12:33:00 PM: Well deserved satisfaction. Congrats.
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Post by: Bvas on October 19, 2017, 12:37:00 PM: Well done!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Post by: Mad Max on October 19, 2017, 08:04:00 PM: X 2

quote:
Originally posted by Bvas:
Well done!! :thumbsup:
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Post by: kennym on October 19, 2017, 09:16:00 PM: :bigsmyl: :thumbsup:
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Post by: stickmonkey on October 19, 2017, 11:53:00 PM: Congrats
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Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on October 20, 2017, 08:53:00 AM: Thanks guys! This was an amazing feeling. I honestly don't even remember aim and seeing the arrow hit. But to know that everything came together as it was supposed to is beyond exciting!

Can't wait to start building my next bow!
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: perry f. on October 20, 2017, 10:38:00 AM: Awesome
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Post by: kennym on October 20, 2017, 11:10:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by bowhntineverythingnh03743:
Thanks guys! This was an amazing feeling. I honestly don't even remember aim and seeing the arrow hit. But to know that everything came together as it was supposed to is beyond exciting!

Can't wait to start building my next bow!
:clapper:
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Post by: Trux Turning on October 20, 2017, 04:17:00 PM: Awesome!!
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Post by: canopyboy on October 20, 2017, 05:26:00 PM: Congrats! That's an awesome looking bow and a great story. I'm still waiting to get a nice buck with my own bow. Of course, I'm still waiting to get a nice buck...
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Post by: monterey on October 20, 2017, 06:30:00 PM: That's a very nice bow and a fine use of it by the builder.

Hmmmmmm, a new bow for each kill. Wonder if I can sell that at my house. :)
Title: Re: Simple 58 R/D (Makes Meat Pg 3)
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on October 21, 2017, 07:20:00 PM: Monterey,
I am lucky to say the least that I have been able to build a new bow each season. The only done fall is that I have two seasons a year so the amount of bows I build is of low numbers. I also always sell or give my bows away as gifts so not having one on hand sometimes works in my favor as well.