Post by: Roy from Pa on January 09, 2018, 09:03:00 PM
I guess he's ok.. :)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 09, 2018, 09:17:00 PM
Then I remembered it's the thought that counts so I'm good!
Post by: canopyboy on January 09, 2018, 09:33:00 PM
Post by: John Malone on January 10, 2018, 09:42:00 AM
Post by: ty_in_ND on January 11, 2018, 12:52:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ejaUyMW.jpg?3)
This is just a small bit of the board, but almost all of the 1" x 6" x 12' is like this (with a small bit of heartwood inclusion at one end and a little bit of swirling in the middle, but it's also on the side with the heartwood). I'm guessing I should be able to rip a good number of backing strips or core lams from this.
And I was able to find a steal of a deal on a nice open box washer!
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 11, 2018, 02:18:00 PM
Post by: John Malone on January 11, 2018, 04:38:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on January 11, 2018, 06:53:00 PM
But, no matter what I did wrong, no matter what I misfigured, no matter what I miscalculated, my wife loves me, my kids put up with me, my grandkids don't even notice and Jesus still loves me.
I'll take it.
Post by: John Malone on January 11, 2018, 10:23:00 PM
Post by: on January 12, 2018, 12:25:00 AM
Post by: kennym on January 12, 2018, 12:41:00 PM
I got Hova's camera but the batteries were dead. Takes a 7.3 volt battry so may be a bit on the pics , Roy. :D
Post by: Pat B on January 12, 2018, 03:17:00 PM
Post by: monterey on January 13, 2018, 01:25:00 PM
I'll probably have to build two of these. The first with a SWAG on the stack and the second with a calculated stack to meet my recipients draw weight.
This will be for the form template. Doesn't get much simpler than this. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/ivHBjOi.jpg)
Post by: Pat B on January 13, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on January 14, 2018, 01:50:00 AM
...not tapered yet.
Been a long time..
..felt good to make some sawdust again....even if it was just sanding dust...lol
Post by: John Malone on January 17, 2018, 10:57:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 17, 2018, 11:04:00 AM
Post by: John Malone on January 17, 2018, 12:07:00 PM
Post by: kennym on January 17, 2018, 04:08:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on January 17, 2018, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: John Malone on January 17, 2018, 07:57:00 PM
Bvas, ouch been there that hurts. Unfortunatly they grow back. Fire is the only perment way to remove them i think.
Post by: Bvas on January 17, 2018, 08:22:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 17, 2018, 09:34:00 PM
Post by: kennym on January 17, 2018, 09:42:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 17, 2018, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: John Malone on January 18, 2018, 10:32:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on January 19, 2018, 12:01:00 AM
Almost ready to order some glue.
Post by: BMorv on January 19, 2018, 12:50:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on January 19, 2018, 12:57:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on January 19, 2018, 01:10:00 PM
Learn from your mistakes and all..yadda..yadda..
...I feel your pain..I don't have a good one yet either.
Post by: TradBowyer on January 19, 2018, 01:49:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on January 19, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
Post by: BrushWolf on January 19, 2018, 02:37:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/8UFHA8X.jpg)
Post by: Zradix on January 19, 2018, 03:00:00 PM
Post by: monterey on January 19, 2018, 03:37:00 PM
Post by: BrushWolf on January 19, 2018, 03:56:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by monterey:TD
Those will be beauties. ILF or TD?
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 19, 2018, 04:10:00 PM
I see Bob and John. Is Roy's name on the other side? :)
Post by: BMorv on January 19, 2018, 04:44:00 PM
Post by: kennym on January 19, 2018, 05:37:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on January 19, 2018, 07:00:00 PM
Finished fitting a riser template to the form.
And practiced shooting with two fingers :archer2:
Post by: on January 19, 2018, 07:50:00 PM
Post by: John Malone on January 19, 2018, 08:07:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 19, 2018, 09:23:00 PM
Post by: John Malone on January 19, 2018, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: monterey on January 19, 2018, 10:00:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 21, 2018, 12:07:00 PM
Post by: on January 21, 2018, 03:16:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 21, 2018, 03:32:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on January 21, 2018, 06:52:00 PM
Post by: monterey on January 21, 2018, 07:05:00 PM
I spun some pine board blanks into arrow shafts for the upcoming turkey season.
Post by: mwosborn on January 23, 2018, 11:19:00 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/krQObBG.jpg)
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 23, 2018, 12:09:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 23, 2018, 12:10:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2018, 12:15:00 PM
Post by: BMorv on January 23, 2018, 12:17:00 PM
Post by: BMorv on January 23, 2018, 12:18:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2018, 12:24:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 23, 2018, 12:28:00 PM
Post by: BMorv on January 23, 2018, 12:30:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 23, 2018, 12:32:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 23, 2018, 12:33:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 23, 2018, 12:34:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2018, 12:35:00 PM
Awesome growth rings.
(http://i.imgur.com/fIZ2M9l.jpg) (https://imgur.com/fIZ2M9l)
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 23, 2018, 12:37:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2018, 07:43:00 PM
Scary pulling a wooden bow that far..
It's 68 tip to tip for a reason...
(http://i.imgur.com/ZraQiwq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wpRfZVJ.jpg)
Post by: BMorv on January 23, 2018, 10:06:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on January 24, 2018, 02:22:00 AM
not bad for an ol fella
:D
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 24, 2018, 04:11:00 AM
But if he calls me old fella one more time, I'll just keep it for me. :)
Osage belly, Red Elm core, boo backed.
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 24, 2018, 05:52:00 AM
Post by: Buxndiverdux on January 24, 2018, 04:26:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Yellowwood:I'm in the same boat. Imgur is easy on laptop, but a PITA on the Iphone. I can't figure it out either.
Thanks guys Im using the Iphone app & when I click the post it just says copy link doesent give me other options (http://httpimgur.com/a/QNXYn)
Post by: monterey on January 25, 2018, 07:42:00 PM
Lam joints have been a bugaboo for me but the ones glued up today were pretty good.
Post by: John Malone on January 25, 2018, 08:23:00 PM
Post by: kennym on January 25, 2018, 09:14:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on January 25, 2018, 10:58:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on January 25, 2018, 10:59:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 26, 2018, 05:43:00 PM
Got home and found a long package at the door. It was two awesome Yew slats from Canopyboy.
Thanks so much, Dave.
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 26, 2018, 05:59:00 PM
Post by: kennym on January 26, 2018, 06:01:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 26, 2018, 06:04:00 PM
Post by: Tedd on January 26, 2018, 07:52:00 PM
I cleaned out the dip tubes. Started over with the whole package of True North water based sealers, dips and cresting colors.
Unwrapped two doz Surewood hunter grade tapered shafts. Straightened 6. of them. (Though they didn't take much as they were very straight to start with). The Surewood premiums are darn near perfect. And honestly the hunter grade are just as good with a few grain run outs hear and there.
Opened a package from Three Rivers with fletching supplies. Since I never used the True North products before I started on just 3 of the new Doug Fir shafts. While experimenting with a scrap shaft with the new paints.
I was not expecting the water based to do as good a job as the lacquers. So far I'm impressed. The cresting paints to flow and cover better than the old lacquer. The metallic cresting paints really look good. They lay tight to the shaft and can easily do super fine professional looking lines. I tried dipping the clear of cresting, it works just fine, no running or bleeding at all. So far the learning curve has been easy. I'll see how the glue work and if it has target burn...etc soon enough.
Tedd
Post by: on January 26, 2018, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: monterey on January 26, 2018, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: on January 26, 2018, 10:07:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2018, 07:06:00 AM
No one in their right mind would give away 4 - 6 Osage logs... :)
Just got the Husqvarna saw oiled, greased, and fueled up. Be heading out in an hour to get that Osage tree down and recover the stuck bar and chain. LOL
Never again do I go without a backup saw...
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 27, 2018, 08:23:00 AM
Post by: on January 27, 2018, 10:05:00 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on January 27, 2018, 10:13:00 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 27, 2018, 10:29:00 AM
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2018, 10:33:00 AM
Post by: Eric Krewson on January 27, 2018, 10:46:00 AM
These things grab you like a good selfbow build;
(https://i.imgur.com/LuD4JVo.jpg)
Post by: fujimo on January 27, 2018, 10:47:00 AM
but that will teach ya for running a little girlie husky- real men run a STIHL and drive Ford!!!!
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2018, 10:49:00 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 27, 2018, 10:53:00 AM
Post by: monterey on January 27, 2018, 11:17:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on January 27, 2018, 11:26:00 AM
Post by: Bvas on January 27, 2018, 11:33:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by fujimo:Yessir!!!!
but that will teach ya for running a little girlie husky- real men run a STIHL and drive Ford!!!!
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 27, 2018, 11:39:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on January 27, 2018, 11:50:00 AM
...But at least I do have a Chevy..lol
Post by: canopyboy on January 27, 2018, 12:28:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Yellowwood:And heavy...
Those old Mcculloch saws where good saws the engine was bullet proff but smoky !
Post by: fujimo on January 27, 2018, 01:01:00 PM
Post by: monterey on January 27, 2018, 04:09:00 PM
For quite a few years I made enough wood to heat the house for the year. After three or four days on it The back was about done.
I stuck it in a big standing dead ponderosa once. My eye said it was going to Lean the other way but gravity disagreed. Luckily it was way in and I had a single bit axe and an eight pound mall.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2018, 06:32:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 28, 2018, 07:51:00 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/sLXFNeQ.jpg)
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 28, 2018, 07:59:00 AM
Post by: Tedd on January 28, 2018, 09:41:00 AM
Post by: Bvas on January 28, 2018, 08:08:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 28, 2018, 09:02:00 PM
There are a couple of unfinished bows and a side quiver waiting for some attention. Maybe later...
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 30, 2018, 07:08:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/XP5T7hZ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/XP5T7hZ)
5 3/8th" brace height here. You can see there is still a slight bit of reflex out past mid limb.
(http://i.imgur.com/S3Hv0td.jpg) (https://imgur.com/S3Hv0td)
Here it is with a 6.5" brace height and tillered to 22 inches thus far. You can see the limbs are pretty much straight now. That is normal for this design.
(http://i.imgur.com/AzVdWNb.jpg) (https://imgur.com/AzVdWNb)
Here it is after tillered to 22 inches. Still has a nice reflex at the tips.
(http://i.imgur.com/okPCkps.jpg) (https://imgur.com/okPCkps)
Post by: Forwardhandle on January 30, 2018, 07:49:00 AM
Post by: BMorv on January 30, 2018, 09:15:00 AM
Did you offset the handle on this one?
Post by: kennym on January 30, 2018, 09:17:00 AM
Roy, in that first pic, by the tip on left, I see a problem. :scared:
Post by: on January 30, 2018, 09:22:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 30, 2018, 09:29:00 AM
LOL Kenny, that's a buddies wedding picture, I was messing wif him.
Yes third is final brace height.
Post by: kennym on January 30, 2018, 09:30:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on January 30, 2018, 11:57:00 AM
looks like a blacktail killer to me!!
Post by: monterey on January 30, 2018, 06:16:00 PM
Glued up an ASL and an RD today.
Post by: skeaterbait on January 30, 2018, 07:48:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by kennym::laughing:
I thought it was you beggin for Osage.....
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 30, 2018, 08:22:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 01, 2018, 10:36:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 01, 2018, 12:39:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/5qjzRrP.jpg) (https://imgur.com/5qjzRrP)
(http://i.imgur.com/ygFtszJ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ygFtszJ)
Post by: Zradix on February 01, 2018, 12:42:00 PM
Nice looking bend though. :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 01, 2018, 12:43:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E5xCyx8BU4&feature=youtu.be
Post by: Zradix on February 01, 2018, 12:46:00 PM
Thanks for sharing...I think...lol
I love watch tillering vids...really helps train my eye.
Post by: BMorv on February 01, 2018, 12:48:00 PM
I guess that's how you get your exercise...looks like you are on a rowing machine.
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 01, 2018, 12:50:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on February 01, 2018, 01:19:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 01, 2018, 01:34:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on February 01, 2018, 01:46:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Roy from Pa:You should try that with a 54" bow. It'll make your you know what pucker.
Well that bow survived being pulled to 32 inches on the tree.That just gives me the willies pulling a wood bow that far. LOL
Gotta love glass :jumper:
Post by: fujimo on February 01, 2018, 02:02:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on February 01, 2018, 02:07:00 PM
good thing i cant see it- but folk around me tend to step back and kinda start to duck :scared:
Post by: Zradix on February 01, 2018, 02:26:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by fujimo:LOL :biglaugh:
i hear ya Bvas- i have a short 48" static that i draw to 31.5
good thing i cant see it- but folk around me tend to step back and kinda start to duck :scared:
Post by: Pat B on February 01, 2018, 02:47:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0S326I0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YUPIyY2.jpg)
...see the whole story in "Hickory Backed Lemonwood ALB..."
Post by: monterey on February 01, 2018, 04:40:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/dvwZ1Fo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AgugLsK.jpg)
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 01, 2018, 06:57:00 PM
Post by: TradBowyer on February 01, 2018, 08:17:00 PM
(https://imgur.com/ljqlfZu.jpg)
Post by: monterey on February 01, 2018, 10:31:00 PM
Those ribs look soooooo gooooood!
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 02, 2018, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 03, 2018, 01:19:00 PM
Post by: monterey on February 03, 2018, 01:37:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 03, 2018, 02:12:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 03, 2018, 02:22:00 PM
Post by: kennym on February 03, 2018, 02:43:00 PM
I glued up a bocote riser /veneer with red elm core blank to go to the UK
And glued another riser for my swap bow. My sander ate the first one.
Weeellll , I told it to by mistake. :o
Oh well , I like this one better anyway,changed some stuff.
Post by: on February 03, 2018, 04:42:00 PM
Damn Kenny... There is probably a 1,000 different ways to F-up a bow...
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 03, 2018, 04:45:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: skeaterbait on February 03, 2018, 04:49:00 PM
Thanks Kenny for all the advice and letting me loiter in your shop watching you make my last set of lams. Your sleds worked great and I picked up a few good tips and shortcuts from you that saved me a bunch of time. Some of them you probably don't even know you shared with me.
(http://i.imgur.com/YPTwuDm.jpg) (https://imgur.com/YPTwuDm)
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 03, 2018, 04:49:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 03, 2018, 04:53:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on February 03, 2018, 05:21:00 PM
:notworthy:
Post by: kennym on February 03, 2018, 05:48:00 PM
Just ordered some Spectraply . So will be offering riser blocks and angle cut veneers soon.
I think I gave away my jig for angle cut but can build one in a few minutes when the Spectra arrives.
Post by: monterey on February 03, 2018, 07:54:00 PM
The bow that I wanted to come in at 55 came in at 72 :scared:
New target is 60#. I'm going to narrow it down and it should be ok once the limbs are finished. :pray:
Post by: scrub-buster on February 03, 2018, 10:43:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/54qmN7zh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3MwBR78h.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 04, 2018, 07:58:00 AM
Post by: kennym on February 05, 2018, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 05, 2018, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on February 05, 2018, 09:28:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/oUdMJDF.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 06, 2018, 05:20:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on February 06, 2018, 09:54:00 AM
nice overlay mate
Post by: fujimo on February 06, 2018, 09:56:00 AM
i will never forget that post where you had , what was it 160 odd staves all processed- i forget the no exactly- but it was a pile-o-them
Post by: scrub-buster on February 06, 2018, 12:33:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by fujimo:That was when I got 108 staves from one osage tree. I usually do things in big batches. Last time I worked on arrows I made over 30.
man Clint, you process sinew like you split osage.
i will never forget that post where you had , what was it 160 odd staves all processed- i forget the no exactly- but it was a pile-o-them
Post by: monterey on February 06, 2018, 02:24:00 PM
Discovered that my 60# RD is way over weight due to a mistake in stack calculation.
Realized that I cut the shelf wrong on an ASL and made it into a lefty.
:scared: :banghead: :(
Post by: fujimo on February 06, 2018, 03:06:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on February 06, 2018, 04:06:00 PM
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/E7D8B839-B767-4C68-9D07-580A3111BCD8_zpspzvulwgm.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/E7D8B839-B767-4C68-9D07-580A3111BCD8_zpspzvulwgm.jpg.html)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 06, 2018, 04:40:00 PM
Bue, sweet..
Post by: BrushWolf on February 06, 2018, 04:41:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/KDoMjS0.jpg)
Post by: BrushWolf on February 06, 2018, 04:45:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on February 06, 2018, 06:15:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on February 07, 2018, 06:50:00 PM
58 pounds at 28, need to lose a few pounds, This one have a compound taper, a .002 forward taper that goes into a .004 reverse taper.
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/F66D8AE1-77A8-4CCC-BCA8-A6AE9AC621E6_zpszfcemp1a.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/F66D8AE1-77A8-4CCC-BCA8-A6AE9AC621E6_zpszfcemp1a.jpg.html)
Post by: Buemaker on February 07, 2018, 06:52:00 PM
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/71F1347B-6FE0-48B9-9168-BA10A62AC751_zpsrcqbaupu.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/71F1347B-6FE0-48B9-9168-BA10A62AC751_zpsrcqbaupu.jpg.html)
Post by: Buemaker on February 07, 2018, 06:54:00 PM
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/DA2EFFB7-6732-4D84-B2E2-9E985F453EA8_zps7gdpyg05.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/DA2EFFB7-6732-4D84-B2E2-9E985F453EA8_zps7gdpyg05.jpg.html)
Post by: monterey on February 07, 2018, 09:19:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Roy from Pa:I figured you would find glee in this. :rolleyes:
Mike, LMFAO..
My bow scale only goes up to 75#. I'm calculating the bow is about 99# @28". Going to call it "Brutus". Got no idea what to do with it. :confused:
The unintended lefty is finishing into a real nice bow. Gonna be right around 45# @28".
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 08, 2018, 04:56:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 08, 2018, 05:10:00 AM
Post by: BMorv on February 08, 2018, 09:27:00 AM
Post by: BMorv on February 08, 2018, 09:36:00 AM
(http:// [url=https://imgur.com/7h8wYRK] [img]http://i.imgur.com/7h8wYRK.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]
(http:// [url=https://imgur.com/qP3pVed] [img]http://i.imgur.com/qP3pVed.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]
Post by: monterey on February 08, 2018, 03:49:00 PM
But, can you explain more about your reverse tapers and why? How does that layup differ from a conventional single .002 taper?
Bmorv, that's a pretty and elegant piece of work. What is the backing on it?
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 08, 2018, 04:07:00 PM
Post by: BMorv on February 08, 2018, 04:25:00 PM
The backing is hickory spliced together. It's the 1st time I used a spliced backing. Worked out nice.
(http:// [url=https://imgur.com/EWKdzzK] [img]http://i.imgur.com/EWKdzzK.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 08, 2018, 04:34:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/sgBU466h.jpg) (https://imgur.com/sgBU466)
(http://i.imgur.com/NvBtVLzh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/NvBtVLz)
Post by: Buemaker on February 08, 2018, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: BMorv on February 08, 2018, 05:35:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on February 08, 2018, 06:23:00 PM
Nice trilam you made.
Post by: monterey on February 08, 2018, 08:06:00 PM
I have some ol Damon Howatt Bows that are ground that way. One is a true static recurve.
I don't trust my own tapers but that's way out of my league!
Post by: kennym on February 08, 2018, 08:30:00 PM
The Thunderstick MOAB is ground that way and I have a sled for a Jack Howard lam that someone had me make for them that is built like that.
I have a superlam that I use that is an .001 taper wih power lam and tip wedges built in. Changes the way things bend in the limb. Trying for better string angle on my 58" and found it works well in other bows also.
Post by: skeaterbait on February 09, 2018, 07:14:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by kennym:I am going to have to quit reading this stuff, it makes me want to try them out when I haven't successfully learned the simpler ways yet.
Nice looking bow there Bue!
The Thunderstick MOAB is ground that way and I have a sled for a Jack Howard lam that someone had me make for them that is built like that.
I have a superlam that I use that is an .001 taper wih power lam and tip wedges built in. Changes the way things bend in the limb. Trying for better string angle on my 58" and found it works well in other bows also.
Post by: talkingcabbage on February 09, 2018, 08:03:00 AM
http://i.imgur.com/dYEBJWm.jpg
Also, I can't figure out this stupid imgur crap, so go to the link. I'm sure y'all can figure it out. I did it right once but can't remember what I did.
Post by: TradBowyer on February 09, 2018, 09:34:00 AM
Post by: talkingcabbage on February 09, 2018, 02:15:00 PM
Post by: scrub-buster on February 09, 2018, 09:22:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NNF9mxQh.jpg)
At least the day wasn't a total failure. This is the first tree that I have pulled out with my new to me UTV. I got one straight 90" long section and one crooked log. I'll try to get some deflex and some reflex staves out of it. They will be fun to play around with and see what I can make from them. This tree had the top snapped off years ago from some freak hurricane winds.
(https://i.imgur.com/O5ia4psh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3lAlYQ0h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XGu1lsSh.jpg)
Post by: Bvas on February 09, 2018, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 09, 2018, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: kennym on February 09, 2018, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: scrub-buster on February 09, 2018, 10:26:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Roy from Pa:I'm only hauling them a quarter mile to my splitting stand Roy. I don't split logs on the ground any more. That's rough on the back.
Nice, Clint. Lot of weight for that trailer though... Ya otta split them right there in the field.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 09, 2018, 10:28:00 PM
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I'm only hauling them a quarter mile to my splitting stand Roy. I don't split logs on the ground any more. That's rough on the back.LOL, wait till you are my age.. I'll be 70 in June...
But, ya gotta do what ya gotta do for Osage... :)
I remember how easy it was when I was younger.. :)
(http://i.imgur.com/lGZU8vg.jpg) (https://imgur.com/lGZU8vg)
Post by: scrub-buster on February 09, 2018, 10:40:00 PM
Congrats on nearing 70. I'm closing in on 40.
You don't look a day over 68 in that picture.
Post by: skeaterbait on February 10, 2018, 10:34:00 AM
Since I am still in that uncertain stage about my lams and hesitating the glue up, I decided to make some veneers from a bit of the spalted maple I have setting back. I think I am going to like them.
(http://i.imgur.com/YHC3paA.jpg) (https://imgur.com/YHC3paA)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 10, 2018, 10:43:00 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 10, 2018, 10:51:00 AM
Post by: monterey on February 10, 2018, 11:45:00 AM
I got a chunk of myrtle from Gary Schuler (thanks for the lead Kenny) and it's a nice looking piece of wood. Should get a couple risers out of this.
My first experience with myrle. My swap bow is going to be an old school hill style with back set. I'm at a loss for what color glass to use. I'm thinking that bamboo cores would be appropriate.
(https://i.imgur.com/5jLNB13.jpg)
Post by: fujimo on February 10, 2018, 12:42:00 PM
maybe you need a little slowing down anyway!!
young fella!
Post by: fujimo on February 10, 2018, 12:42:00 PM
Post by: scrub-buster on February 10, 2018, 12:57:00 PM
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Originally posted by fujimo:I ordered a 4000 lb super winch. It should be here on Wednesday. I'll use a snatch block set up if I still need it.
what about putting a block purchase on that a frame of yours Clint?- that might give you the power- will just slow things down thats all.
maybe you need a little slowing down anyway!!
young fella!
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 10, 2018, 05:29:00 PM
Might rip your truck in half. LOL
Post by: kennym on February 10, 2018, 05:39:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on February 10, 2018, 05:40:00 PM
Post by: C. Johnson on February 10, 2018, 06:29:00 PM
This is a picture of the blocks of maple and redheart that I used to make the accent strip.
(http://i.imgur.com/xFaL9qa.jpg) (https://imgur.com/xFaL9qa)
Post by: C. Johnson on February 10, 2018, 06:30:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/axkAkf6.jpg) (https://imgur.com/axkAkf6)
Post by: C. Johnson on February 10, 2018, 06:32:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/fFP5L9a.jpg) (https://imgur.com/fFP5L9a)
Post by: C. Johnson on February 10, 2018, 06:33:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/BTw6Oy0.jpg) (https://imgur.com/BTw6Oy0)
Post by: C. Johnson on February 10, 2018, 06:35:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/6FNun5l.jpg) (https://imgur.com/6FNun5l)
Post by: C. Johnson on February 10, 2018, 06:37:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/UJCQUUC.jpg) (https://imgur.com/UJCQUUC)
Post by: Buemaker on February 10, 2018, 06:39:00 PM
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Post by: C. Johnson on February 10, 2018, 07:22:00 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 10, 2018, 08:33:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 10, 2018, 08:38:00 PM
Where the heck have you been?
Ya all ok?
Post by: Mad Max on February 10, 2018, 08:40:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 10, 2018, 08:42:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on February 10, 2018, 08:58:00 PM
I noticed ya hadn’t been posting. Was hopin you were alright?
Post by: Mad Max on February 10, 2018, 09:07:00 PM
Thanks
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 11, 2018, 03:40:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 11, 2018, 07:30:00 AM
Post by: kennym on February 11, 2018, 12:39:00 PM
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Post by: John Malone on February 13, 2018, 06:07:00 AM
Post by: BrushWolf on February 13, 2018, 09:55:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/1AtJPAC.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/L8jlldp.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 13, 2018, 10:16:00 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 13, 2018, 10:35:00 AM
Post by: Buemaker on February 13, 2018, 11:43:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on February 13, 2018, 11:45:00 AM
Post by: beachbowhunter on February 13, 2018, 01:01:00 PM
Post by: kennym on February 13, 2018, 02:01:00 PM
Post by: BrushWolf on February 13, 2018, 06:23:00 PM
The guys that are getting them are going elk hunting in September.
Post by: on February 14, 2018, 01:10:00 AM
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Post by: C. Johnson on February 14, 2018, 10:27:00 PM
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Post by: Bvas on February 17, 2018, 12:23:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 17, 2018, 07:50:00 AM
Didn't happen wifout pichers...
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 17, 2018, 10:34:00 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 18, 2018, 04:15:00 PM
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Post by: monterey on February 18, 2018, 06:46:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 19, 2018, 05:30:00 AM
Post by: scrub-buster on February 20, 2018, 05:34:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VO5g8ZOh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UroOH2bh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/K94Pv2Dh.jpg)
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 20, 2018, 05:55:00 PM
Post by: scrub-buster on February 20, 2018, 06:08:00 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 20, 2018, 06:20:00 PM
Post by: mwosborn on February 20, 2018, 06:35:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 20, 2018, 06:47:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on February 20, 2018, 06:56:00 PM
You appear to be a smart one.
Post by: scrub-buster on February 20, 2018, 09:30:00 PM
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Originally posted by Zradix:The older I get the more I try to work smart and take care of my body.
Hey man.. Sometimes you can work hard....or you can work smart.
You appear to be a smart one.
Post by: Pat B on February 20, 2018, 10:29:00 PM
Post by: scrub-buster on February 20, 2018, 10:45:00 PM
Post by: Eric Krewson on February 21, 2018, 08:12:00 PM
This is the last tree I cut 2 years ago and probably the last osage tree I will ever cut. I have gotten too old to do what I once did.
(https://i.imgur.com/XJ8P0VP.jpg)
Post by: on February 22, 2018, 12:02:00 AM
Post by: kennym on February 22, 2018, 05:18:00 PM
Glued up a bow blank, took another out of a different form and tillered and cut sight window in on it and packed up to ship....
Then worked on my (victim's)trade bow a bit.....
Post by: skeaterbait on February 23, 2018, 04:29:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/AReS2qB.jpg) (https://imgur.com/AReS2qB)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 23, 2018, 04:32:00 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on February 24, 2018, 12:49:00 PM
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Post by: skeaterbait on February 24, 2018, 05:20:00 PM
But I also figured I could start on a practice riser to get the feel for making the shape I want since this is the first take down I have made. I am not totally displeased with where it's at but I have lots of work left to do so there are plenty of opportunities for learning experiences :dunno:
(http://i.imgur.com/WEdfR8n.jpg) (https://imgur.com/WEdfR8n)
(http://i.imgur.com/w5DAp0f.jpg) (https://imgur.com/w5DAp0f)
(http://i.imgur.com/KPoLCF0.jpg) (https://imgur.com/KPoLCF0)
Post by: skeaterbait on February 24, 2018, 05:23:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 24, 2018, 05:25:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on February 24, 2018, 08:20:00 PM
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Originally posted by skeaterbait:Ya might wanna try a little lighter arrow.
I also shot it a few times. 518 gr arrow at 25 lbs. got a blazing 124 fps.
Or a little heavier bow. Lol
Post by: Bvas on February 24, 2018, 08:26:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/AUHqxLO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/5tg1MFi.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/poSNNTt.jpg)
Post by: skeaterbait on February 24, 2018, 08:30:00 PM
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Originally posted by Bvas::biglaugh: Yeah, those are for my Savannah. They are the only arrows I have.
QuoteOriginally posted by skeaterbait:Ya might wanna try a little lighter arrow.
I also shot it a few times. 518 gr arrow at 25 lbs. got a blazing 124 fps.
Or a little heavier bow. Lol [/b]
Post by: skeaterbait on February 24, 2018, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 24, 2018, 09:30:00 PM
Post by: kennym on February 24, 2018, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on February 24, 2018, 10:06:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on February 24, 2018, 10:06:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NflgtfT.jpg)
Post by: Bvas on February 25, 2018, 12:37:00 PM
Bow came in about 8# heavy.
Trapped just the back glass and lost about 2#.
Going to go a little further and do glass plus one lam deep.
Post by: kennym on February 25, 2018, 07:22:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/mXAaply.jpg)
Post by: Zradix on February 25, 2018, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 25, 2018, 08:00:00 PM
LOL..
Very nice bud.
Post by: C. Johnson on February 25, 2018, 10:43:00 PM
I freaking love this drum sander. Honestly don't know how I got along without it. I've built more than 50 bows with my homemade jig, but the 16-32 I bought is a huge improvement.
The next upgrade I'm going to make is a good dust collector. My humongoloid shop vac can't even begin to keep up with this thing. After that. I'm thinking a 6 X 89 edge sander... Hmmm.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 26, 2018, 08:48:00 AM
https://www.oneida-air.com/category.asp?Id=%7BCC6B6F2A-E3D7-4F18-A53C-B5C357DFE131%7D
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 26, 2018, 09:52:00 AM
Post by: C. Johnson on February 26, 2018, 01:44:00 PM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:I have one of those. Works like a champ.
Get one of these. Work fantastic..
https://www.oneida-air.com/category.asp?Id=%7BCC6B6F2A-E3D7-4F18-A53C-B5C357DFE131%7D
Post by: Buemaker on February 26, 2018, 06:09:00 PM
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/227238B6-224E-42F8-9AA0-9FD79404A6B2_zps8vipkddl.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/227238B6-224E-42F8-9AA0-9FD79404A6B2_zps8vipkddl.jpg.html)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 26, 2018, 06:21:00 PM
Post by: mwosborn on February 26, 2018, 06:29:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on February 26, 2018, 09:05:00 PM
Sorry it happened Bud.
Post by: kennym on February 26, 2018, 09:55:00 PM
I didn’t do anything that exciting!
Post by: on February 26, 2018, 11:56:00 PM
I'd probably be pissed and laughing at the same time...
Post by: scrub-buster on February 27, 2018, 09:21:00 PM
Sorry about the bow Bue. That's a bummer.
Today I cut a trail to a big double trunk osage tree that I want to cut. I didn't bring my big saw so I looked for something smaller to cut. I found this fallen tree close by.
(https://i.imgur.com/h2KZcqih.jpg)
I got 2 full length sections and one smaller piece. I should have known something was up when it was this difficult to get a split started.
(https://i.imgur.com/iZxFjFZh.jpg)
Every now and then a tree will fool me. I didn't expect this from looking at the bark. I'll blame it on the moss.
(https://i.imgur.com/Dvi9TNXh.jpg)
Post by: Buemaker on February 28, 2018, 03:29:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 28, 2018, 05:01:00 AM
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2018, 08:43:00 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 28, 2018, 08:52:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 28, 2018, 08:59:00 AM
I'd have never cut that tree...
:wavey:
Post by: Zradix on February 28, 2018, 09:01:00 AM
Good luck Bud.
I've got to clean up some boogers and see what the heck happened under all that glue and plastic..
(https://i.imgur.com/Wdo7nF0.jpg)
Post by: BMorv on February 28, 2018, 09:08:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on February 28, 2018, 09:27:00 AM
This way I'm thinking I can dish out the grip darn near to the belly lam.
Not sure if I put quite enough reflex in the tips...we'll see.
I was afraid that moving the grip an inch or so forward on a bow with too curvy of limbs would leave the string laying on the limbs at a 6-7" brace.
I did put a little flip in the tips..about 1.25" from flat.
..who knows...lol :dunno:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 28, 2018, 09:30:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on February 28, 2018, 09:33:00 AM
Thing that really steamed me is when I was mocking things up I noticed about 1/3 of my c-clamps were missing from the box of em I keep at work.
No one fessed up.
Didn't have $$$ in the budget for more...so here's to hoping..lol
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2018, 10:11:00 AM
Post by: BMorv on February 28, 2018, 10:13:00 AM
Post by: scrub-buster on February 28, 2018, 10:43:00 AM
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Originally posted by kennym:Sometimes I can see it in the bark. I didn't on this one though. I have a tree that you can see the bark snakes back and forth all the way up. I'm going to cut it one of these days. It might be something special or it might be firewood. It's on the property line and leaning the wrong way. It's going to take some work to get it to fall where I want it.
Clint, can you see that snake in the bark very well before you cut it?
Post by: scrub-buster on February 28, 2018, 10:49:00 AM
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Originally posted by Yellowwood:That stand has definitely been a back saver. My yard is sloped. The poles are sunk in at ground level on the uphill side. I can drag a log in front of them and then roll it to the end. I can get the log to the perfect working height without lifting it. It's very easy to roll them back and forth to walk the split down both sides of the log.
Sorry to see your bow blow Bue , Clint I realy like your spliting stand , back saver '' that log definitely has some character !
Post by: monterey on February 28, 2018, 05:34:00 PM
Don't know how I did that to all three :confused: :(
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 28, 2018, 09:16:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on February 28, 2018, 09:42:00 PM
Post by: monterey on February 28, 2018, 09:59:00 PM
I think that's a twofer. :)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 01, 2018, 04:43:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 01, 2018, 11:04:00 AM
My brother in law passed away at 6:30 this morning..
Post by: monterey on March 01, 2018, 11:08:00 AM
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Post by: arachnid on March 01, 2018, 11:30:00 AM
Post by: scrub-buster on March 01, 2018, 11:40:00 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 01, 2018, 11:44:00 AM
Post by: kennym on March 01, 2018, 12:39:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on March 01, 2018, 12:55:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 01, 2018, 01:54:00 PM
I wish you and your family strength to get through this.
:pray: :pray:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 01, 2018, 02:24:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 01, 2018, 02:37:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 01, 2018, 04:08:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: mwosborn on March 01, 2018, 08:26:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on March 01, 2018, 09:00:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/BpvcbR4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JRy4T0j.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RFGDm8k.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 01, 2018, 09:07:00 PM
Post by: kennym on March 01, 2018, 09:09:00 PM
I made a string for my victim's bow, did shop work, took dog on a shedless antler hunt.
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 02, 2018, 06:35:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 03, 2018, 04:25:00 PM
So then I started building a portable gun rack for my buddy's skeet shoots. Two of the boards I had for it had become twisted and then I made some wrong cuts, so I said to myself it's time to give up for today.
Some days I just can't seem to get it together. :dunno:
Nice weather we're having though! I think I'll go barbecue some chops. :)
Dave.
Post by: skeaterbait on March 03, 2018, 04:28:00 PM
I took his modified form template and converted it to a take down.
(http://i.imgur.com/pu8BcbD.jpg) (https://imgur.com/pu8BcbD)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 03, 2018, 04:30:00 PM
Nice, Lonnie..
Post by: kennym on March 03, 2018, 05:10:00 PM
And yer plywood is running the wrong way.....
It'll get better Dave...
Oh, Lonnie, just kiddin on the plywood... :D
Post by: kennym on March 03, 2018, 05:12:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 03, 2018, 05:14:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 03, 2018, 05:42:00 PM
I was a bit worried that if my run of luck continued, I'd run out of propane half way through.
I think part of my problem is that I have been doing so much OT at work that I haven't been in the shop literally in months. Use it or lose it. Tomorrow is another day. I'll give it another go.
Dave.
Post by: Pat B on March 03, 2018, 11:16:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 03, 2018, 11:34:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 04, 2018, 06:17:00 AM
Post by: kennym on March 04, 2018, 09:19:00 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 04, 2018, 09:29:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 04, 2018, 09:36:00 AM
Post by: Bvas on March 04, 2018, 09:53:00 AM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:I don’t know which is harder to believe.
Could be mine also. I paid Kenny extra money to make mine first.. :)
Roy building a glass bow, or Roy paying extra money.
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 04, 2018, 09:57:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 04, 2018, 10:05:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on March 04, 2018, 10:19:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on March 04, 2018, 11:08:00 AM
Might have to glue on another layer for the grip...not sure yet.
Before that though, I think I'll round out the belly, carve in some grooves and get it on the tree to see how she bends.
...probably be asking for some guidance at that point...lol
....not going to cut in the shelf or anything till I see if she's pretty even or not.
Post by: Zradix on March 04, 2018, 11:14:00 AM
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Originally posted by Yellowwood:Good luck bud.
I'm tearing out dry wall in the kitchen for a plumbing leak & watching the wife go crazy with the dust , so much for gluing up my riser today , hey Kenny is that the blank I think it is ?? :)
Just got done doing a similar thing.
Kids b-room shower needed a tear down from another shared wall b-room (didn't feel like replacing tile in the kids b-room).
Hell of a mess, had to remove a sink and vanity etc.
Luckily had some left over matching paint so I didn't have to paint the whole room.
Tell ya what..I like that fast set dry wall mud you can buy in dry form in the little boxes an Home depot. Doesn't seem to shrink or crack at all. Saved me a day.
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 04, 2018, 11:39:00 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 04, 2018, 11:40:00 AM
Post by: kennym on March 04, 2018, 12:29:00 PM
But Roy sent $.12 extra and since you are younger than him, I figured you wouldn't mind a day or 2...... :biglaugh:
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 04, 2018, 12:46:00 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on March 07, 2018, 10:06:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 07, 2018, 01:22:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/oEGZVyY.jpg) (https://imgur.com/oEGZVyY)
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 07, 2018, 01:24:00 PM
Post by: kennym on March 07, 2018, 01:26:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 07, 2018, 01:30:00 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 07, 2018, 01:38:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on March 07, 2018, 03:08:00 PM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:Roy stop throwing your shoes thru the chrony!!
Is not.
(http://i.imgur.com/oEGZVyY.jpg) (https://imgur.com/oEGZVyY)
Post by: kennym on March 07, 2018, 04:15:00 PM
Post by: BMorv on March 07, 2018, 04:30:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 07, 2018, 05:09:00 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on March 07, 2018, 05:48:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 07, 2018, 05:54:00 PM
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Originally posted by Yellowwood:Is there a pic floating around of this bow that I missed?
Benton I haven't shot a compound sense 1994 that's Kenny's latest generation forward handle bow that looks like a Egyptian composite bow ,but there is still some hidden fps in it yet , string wise and so fourth , but Roy shot the optional ballistic arrows thru his :rolleyes:
I love looking at forward handle bows
.....especially ones that burn arrows like that one must... :eek: :eek:
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 07, 2018, 06:02:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 07, 2018, 06:15:00 PM
Is it the swap bow with the wenge and "light wood" in the riser?
Darn sharp looking bow either way.
Post by: kennym on March 07, 2018, 06:19:00 PM
Thanks!
Post by: BMorv on March 07, 2018, 06:24:00 PM
Roy makes his risers 12" long, but sometimes he's feeling crazy and makes them 13"....LOL
Post by: kennym on March 07, 2018, 06:31:00 PM
I almost commented on that, but it might ruin my saint chances.....
:laughing:
Post by: Zradix on March 07, 2018, 08:01:00 PM
This is a great place to hang out...lol
Post by: Robert Armstrong on March 07, 2018, 11:15:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 09, 2018, 05:17:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 09, 2018, 05:21:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/BeAPSKq.jpg) (https://imgur.com/BeAPSKq)
Post by: Zradix on March 09, 2018, 05:22:00 PM
:saywhat:
Post by: Zradix on March 09, 2018, 05:23:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 09, 2018, 05:30:00 PM
Nah, it's just slid together backwards... :)
Post by: Zradix on March 09, 2018, 06:52:00 PM
Shoulda known you had your stuff together...lol
Post by: skeaterbait on March 10, 2018, 01:54:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/TaG0nb6.jpg) (https://imgur.com/TaG0nb6)
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 10, 2018, 03:38:00 PM
Post by: Dannon on March 10, 2018, 07:17:00 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 11, 2018, 10:19:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kDTrraE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0qIfBfh.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 11, 2018, 10:22:00 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on March 12, 2018, 05:27:00 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 12, 2018, 09:29:00 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 12, 2018, 10:04:00 AM
Post by: Buemaker on March 12, 2018, 06:40:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 12, 2018, 06:43:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: Bvas on March 12, 2018, 08:18:00 PM
Got my bow sanded and ready for finish. :)
Now I just need to decide on what to use :confused:
Thinking I’m gonna try automotive clear in the hvlp since I already have everything. But I may get some flex additive to Put in it.
Post by: Zradix on March 12, 2018, 08:24:00 PM
Thinking about getting all set up so I can in the future.
Post by: C. Johnson on March 12, 2018, 09:16:00 PM
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Originally posted by Bvas:Honestly, you can skip the flex additive. I've finished tons of bows with automotive urethane and I've never had trouble with the finish cracking.
Thinking I’m gonna try automotive clear in the hvlp since I already have everything. But I may get some flex additive to Put in it.
Shoot.... Hope I didn't just jinx myself. ;)
Post by: Bvas on March 12, 2018, 09:20:00 PM
Post by: C. Johnson on March 12, 2018, 09:49:00 PM
I'm sure it's not an ultra premium product, but it works very well in my experience with it.
The gloss only comes in a gallon, but the satin can be had in a quart. The quart of satin, plus the bottle of activator is about $50, plus shipping.
It's more expensive than hardware store polyurethanes, but it's still pretty reasonable. I typically end up using about 3-4 oz per bow, so it's actually pretty economical.
Post by: Bvas on March 13, 2018, 07:55:00 AM
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Originally posted by Zradix:I will probably try TBird in the future, but I already have some leftover auto clear. Might as well try it first.
If I had a spray rig I'd would use T-bird.
Thinking about getting all set up so I can in the future.
Post by: Zradix on March 13, 2018, 07:59:00 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 13, 2018, 08:54:00 AM
https://imgur.com/gallery/BVoyI
Post by: monterey on March 13, 2018, 10:42:00 AM
You could probably cut back a little, but while smooth on isn't cheap, neither is starting over!
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 13, 2018, 10:53:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2018, 11:17:00 AM
But more is better than less.
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Post by: kennym on March 13, 2018, 04:32:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2018, 04:35:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/uV5RXJ6.jpg) (https://imgur.com/uV5RXJ6)
Post by: Bvas on March 13, 2018, 04:50:00 PM
Those are what I use. Cut them in half and get two outa one. Cheap enough to just throw away and not worry about cleaning.
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 13, 2018, 05:27:00 PM
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 13, 2018, 06:11:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2018, 06:23:00 PM
Post by: monterey on March 13, 2018, 06:58:00 PM
Ok, so what did I do today?
I layed out some limb templates for designs that I'm going to repeat. A 60 to 62 inch RD 1.5" at the fades and a 60 to 52 inch RD 1.25 at the fades. Plus an ASL.
(https://i.imgur.com/19Toy2A.jpg)
Worked on finishing an RD that's about ready to go. Just needs a leather handle wrap and it's very own string.
(https://i.imgur.com/pPuyUHE.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/BXeaCbG.jpg)
Post by: Bvas on March 13, 2018, 07:41:00 PM
Today I went with the daughter to practice maneuverability for her driving test :scared: :scared:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2018, 08:01:00 PM
Post by: scrub-buster on March 13, 2018, 08:45:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Rd2CZBth.jpg)
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Post by: Robert Armstrong on March 13, 2018, 09:21:00 PM
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Post by: skeaterbait on March 14, 2018, 07:24:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/9YjLtE8.jpg) (https://imgur.com/9YjLtE8)
(http://i.imgur.com/HuIEl1f.jpg) (https://imgur.com/HuIEl1f)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 14, 2018, 07:45:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on March 14, 2018, 08:10:00 AM
Beautiful find!
:thumbsup:
Post by: BMorv on March 14, 2018, 09:30:00 AM
That maple is purdy Lonnie. Wish my orange box store carried it.
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 14, 2018, 09:36:00 AM
Clint thats a lot of sap wood I found a BL like that , my orange box doesent have any thing near that Lonnie awsome find !
Post by: skeaterbait on March 14, 2018, 10:33:00 AM
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Originally posted by BMorv:Ours doesn't carry it but this one snuck in to the pile somehow.
That maple is purdy Lonnie. Wish my orange box store carried it.
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 14, 2018, 12:43:00 PM
Glued and baked up my first limb. Kind of surprised at the spring back off of the form. I might have to reduce the radius on a new form someday.
Post by: Robert Armstrong on March 14, 2018, 06:29:00 PM
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Post by: BrushWolf on March 14, 2018, 07:43:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/lrJBSLE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/2PagKpa.jpg)
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Post by: skeaterbait on March 14, 2018, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: kennym on March 14, 2018, 07:57:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 14, 2018, 07:59:00 PM
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Originally posted by skeaterbait:You did the right thing. It would have been a federal offence if that wood ended up as part of a shelf in someone's closet.
I worked on my next bow a bit. The riser was already made up and I am still torn on using it for these limbs. The maple for these limbs, believe it or not, came from the big orange box store. I could not, in good conscience, leave it there for someone else.
(http://i.imgur.com/9YjLtE8.jpg) (https://imgur.com/9YjLtE8)
(http://i.imgur.com/HuIEl1f.jpg) (https://imgur.com/HuIEl1f)
Dave.
Post by: kennym on March 14, 2018, 07:59:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 14, 2018, 08:01:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 14, 2018, 08:01:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: BrushWolf on March 14, 2018, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: BrushWolf on March 14, 2018, 08:18:00 PM
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Originally posted by wood carver 2:Most definitely!!!!!
QuoteOriginally posted by skeaterbait:You did the right thing. It would have been a federal offence if that wood ended up as part of a shelf in someone's closet.
I worked on my next bow a bit. The riser was already made up and I am still torn on using it for these limbs. The maple for these limbs, believe it or not, came from the big orange box store. I could not, in good conscience, leave it there for someone else.
(http://i.imgur.com/9YjLtE8.jpg) (https://imgur.com/9YjLtE8)
(http://i.imgur.com/HuIEl1f.jpg) (https://imgur.com/HuIEl1f)
Dave. [/b]
Post by: monterey on March 14, 2018, 10:24:00 PM
Post by: BrushWolf on March 14, 2018, 11:02:00 PM
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Originally posted by monterey:The bow pulls 56@ 28. It a static bow I've been building for a couple years now. The bow is 1 7/16 wide with a thick core makes for a stable platform. I think the pics make it look more radical than it is. The bows are very quite especially with me being a three under shooter. I'm thinking of building a carbon backed limb soon thinking it should crack 200 fps. Time will tell though got to love this stuff.
Mike, you gotta tell us more about that bow. Those are impressive hooks!
Post by: 4 point on March 15, 2018, 12:00:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 15, 2018, 05:03:00 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 15, 2018, 05:27:00 AM
Post by: monterey on March 15, 2018, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: BrushWolf on March 15, 2018, 07:20:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/L5je2Sk.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jWZBREu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KTlFXSF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SbXFziY.jpg)
Post by: kennym on March 15, 2018, 07:32:00 PM
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Post by: kennym on March 15, 2018, 07:37:00 PM
Post by: Bvas on March 15, 2018, 07:43:00 PM
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Post by: BrushWolf on March 15, 2018, 07:54:00 PM
Post by: BrushWolf on March 15, 2018, 08:01:00 PM
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Originally posted by kennym:Maybe I should build myself a couple spare bows before that happens. Yeah that's what I'll tell the better half. She will understand :nono: :rolleyes:
Oh , and on the coco allergy. I wasn't at first, but it got to the point I don't handle it. Breaks me out and swells my eyes, even with all the dust collection I can give it.....
Post by: BrushWolf on March 15, 2018, 08:04:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 15, 2018, 08:49:00 PM
Awesome.....
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 15, 2018, 08:55:00 PM
Dave.
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Post by: scrub-buster on March 16, 2018, 07:00:00 AM
Post by: C. Johnson on March 16, 2018, 09:16:00 AM
Post by: Buemaker on March 16, 2018, 10:59:00 AM
Post by: C. Johnson on March 18, 2018, 09:59:00 PM
Finally reworked my Model #1 longbow form from my prototype. I added an extra inch of reflex at the tips. I'm hoping for a bit more cast than the original without sacrificing stability and smoothness.
I'm building a 64" bow off this form to start, though I've designed it to allow anywhere from 62"-66".
I'll keep you posted, we'll see if this dog hunts or not!
Post by: Bvas on March 26, 2018, 06:40:56 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 26, 2018, 06:44:37 PM
Post by: Bvas on March 26, 2018, 06:50:55 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 26, 2018, 06:57:09 PM
LOL
It's ready to be cut out...
Had 4 guys in shop Saturday so I don't get much work done when teaching others.
Post by: Bvas on March 26, 2018, 07:03:06 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 26, 2018, 07:04:01 PM
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on March 27, 2018, 02:27:07 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/kC17Jcm.jpg)
Hope all is well with everyone! I miss you guys and will be back soon enough with some new bows. Going to make a pair for myself and my girlfriend in the next month.
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 27, 2018, 08:55:40 AM
Post by: monterey on March 27, 2018, 09:12:41 AM
Nice to see you, Justin.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 27, 2018, 10:15:35 AM
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Post by: bow loving man on March 27, 2018, 07:20:54 PM
Shedua and maple riser. Brown glass over bamboo cores
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 27, 2018, 07:31:26 PM
You posted a thumbnail picture, which is fine.
After you select your picture from your PC or phone, just to the right of the little window where the picture name appears, click ( Insert Attachment 1 ). That will make the picture full size in your post.
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Post by: skeaterbait on March 27, 2018, 08:50:38 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 27, 2018, 08:59:25 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 27, 2018, 09:01:20 PM
Nice Lonnie.. When ya gonna post full size pictures?
Soon as I learn to pay attention. :jumper:
Post by: Bvas on March 27, 2018, 09:08:37 PM
So......never????LOLNice Lonnie.. When ya gonna post full size pictures?
Soon as I learn to pay attention. :jumper:
Post by: skeaterbait on March 27, 2018, 09:16:21 PM
So......never????LOLNice Lonnie.. When ya gonna post full size pictures?
Soon as I learn to pay attention. :jumper:
:biglaugh:
Post by: BrushWolf on March 27, 2018, 11:22:30 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 28, 2018, 06:08:36 AM
Nice Lonnie.. When ya gonna post full size pictures?
Ok, so I watched Rob's vid on posting pics and I don't see where he did anything different than I did. What am I missing for full size pics?
Post by: skeaterbait on March 28, 2018, 07:14:10 AM
Nice Lonnie.. When ya gonna post full size pictures?
Ok, so I watched Rob's vid on posting pics and I don't see where he did anything different than I did. What am I missing for full size pics?
Ok got it. HA Bvas, we were wrong, it wasn't never LOL
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 28, 2018, 07:16:54 AM
Ya can teach an old dog new tricks... :laughing:
Here is what ya did wrong..
After you select your picture from your PC or phone, just to the right of the little window where the picture name appears, click ( Insert Attachment 1 ). That will make the picture full size in your post.
And ya see how your pictures run together? After ya insert the first picture.
Hit the enter key a couple time, that will separate them..
Morning Lonnie...
Post by: Bvas on March 28, 2018, 11:32:20 AM
I'm not gonna admit to being wrong.
Ok got it. HA Bvas, we were wrong, it wasn't never LOL
I think someone else posted the pics for ya :jumper:
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 28, 2018, 04:52:55 PM
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Post by: BrushWolf on March 28, 2018, 07:52:36 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 29, 2018, 06:32:58 AM
Have my bow ready to tiller.
Added a piece of boo to tip overlays and roughed in.
Buddy's two bows he made with a couple pretty curly maple risers.
Post by: Forwardhandle on March 29, 2018, 07:38:46 AM
Post by: kennym on March 29, 2018, 07:55:22 AM
Post by: Buemaker on March 29, 2018, 10:30:29 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 29, 2018, 11:22:43 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 29, 2018, 11:49:43 AM
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 29, 2018, 11:51:21 AM
Been really busy in the shop. Got 4 bows going 2 in the finish booth and the others waiting to get in. Shot a set of OMC carbon limbs I recently made. They are really impressive and I don't seem to have stiff enough arrows for them. :archer2:
It would be great to get some of the details on working with the woven carbon on recurves. Stack height/weight, etc. I've only worked with the Uni carbon on longbows so far.
Post by: BrushWolf on March 29, 2018, 12:13:14 PM
Been really busy in the shop. Got 4 bows going 2 in the finish booth and the others waiting to get in. Shot a set of OMC carbon limbs I recently made. They are really impressive and I don't seem to have stiff enough arrows for them. :archer2:
It would be great to get some of the details on working with the woven carbon on recurves. Stack height/weight, etc. I've only worked with the Uni carbon on longbows so far.
I talked to OMC before I glued anything. They told me it will add 7-10 pounds but also depends on design. I made a stack based on a 40# formula ended up with a 60# bow. I narrowed the limbs just a bit and ended up with 55#. Now 55 is on the stiff side of what I like but it doesn't feel like 55. I have checked weight several times and the scale doesn't lie.
Post by: BrushWolf on March 29, 2018, 12:18:53 PM
Post by: DoubleLung on March 29, 2018, 02:24:53 PM
Post by: monterey on March 29, 2018, 04:01:39 PM
Been really busy in the shop. Got 4 bows going 2 in the finish booth and the others waiting to get in. Shot a set of OMC carbon limbs I recently made. They are really impressive and I don't seem to have stiff enough arrows for them. :archer2:
It would be great to get some of the details on working with the woven carbon on recurves. Stack height/weight, etc. I've only worked with the Uni carbon on longbows so far.
I talked to OMC before I glued anything. They told me it will add 7-10 pounds but also depends on design. I made a stack based on a 40# formula ended up with a 60# bow. I narrowed the limbs just a bit and ended up with 55#. Now 55 is on the stiff side of what I like but it doesn't feel like 55. I have checked weight several times and the scale doesn't lie.
For the sake of clarity, when you calculated your stack did you use the stack for the 40# bow and then add the carbon, or did you use the 40# stack with the carbon included in the stack?
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 29, 2018, 04:38:07 PM
Post by: BrushWolf on March 29, 2018, 05:30:06 PM
Been really busy in the shop. Got 4 bows going 2 in the finish booth and the others waiting to get in. Shot a set of OMC carbon limbs I recently made. They are really impressive and I don't seem to have stiff enough arrows for them. :archer2:
It would be great to get some of the details on working with the woven carbon on recurves. Stack height/weight, etc. I've only worked with the Uni carbon on longbows so far.
I talked to OMC before I glued anything. They told me it will add 7-10 pounds but also depends on design. I made a stack based on a 40# formula ended up with a 60# bow. I narrowed the limbs just a bit and ended up with 55#. Now 55 is on the stiff side of what I like but it doesn't feel like 55. I have checked weight several times and the scale doesn't lie.
For the sake of clarity, when you calculated your stack did you use the stack for the 40# bow and then add the carbon, or did you use the 40# stack with the carbon included in the stack?
I used a 40# limb stack and used the carbon in place of glass. I figured if it added 10# I would end up with a 50# bow.
The layup was. Carbon
Taper
Stable kore.
Veneer
Glass
As for performance it wouldn't shoot my 340 carbons set up for a 58#er. I had to cut an 1" off and lighten up the point. The stability of the limbs are awesome but I haven't chronograph it yet.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 29, 2018, 09:14:48 PM
First time braced here in picture at 4.5 inches. Looks very even thus far.
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Post by: Bvas on March 29, 2018, 09:23:01 PM
I’m impressed every day by the talent I see here.
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 29, 2018, 09:26:02 PM
:laughing:
Post by: Bvas on March 29, 2018, 09:32:23 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 29, 2018, 09:35:15 PM
It's Captain Morgan on ice time....
Post by: mwosborn on March 30, 2018, 11:02:59 AM
I got the grained filled on the riser on Roy's bow. Should be able to spray it in the next few days. Getting close Roy.
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Post by: Forwardhandle on March 30, 2018, 11:06:56 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 30, 2018, 11:12:57 AM
Post by: DoubleLung on March 30, 2018, 11:57:10 AM
These are a couple a built for some buddies getting into trad bows.
Post by: mwosborn on March 30, 2018, 01:13:41 PM
Thanks YW.
DL - those limbs look awesome!
Post by: Buemaker on March 30, 2018, 03:34:53 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 01, 2018, 07:53:24 AM
And our new puppy. 14 weeks old female lab.
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 01, 2018, 08:37:32 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 01, 2018, 08:42:21 AM
Post by: kennym on April 01, 2018, 08:56:19 AM
Looking perty good Roy , (the bow) and I see a spec of sawdust on top of the door trim . :biglaugh:
Post by: skeaterbait on April 01, 2018, 09:05:06 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 01, 2018, 09:27:53 AM
Bonnie, oop's Lonnie..
LOL
Post by: goobersan on April 01, 2018, 09:44:17 AM
Shop is closed.
It's Captain Morgan on ice time....
FINALLY Good to see you gettin away from that crap swill & on to sumthin good
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 01, 2018, 09:53:35 AM
Morning Josh
Post by: Eric Krewson on April 01, 2018, 09:56:42 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 01, 2018, 10:03:56 AM
Thanks
Post by: Bvas on April 01, 2018, 10:53:46 AM
Post by: Shredd on April 01, 2018, 11:40:39 AM
Post by: kennym on April 01, 2018, 11:50:44 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 01, 2018, 11:59:37 AM
Her name is Candy.....
Kenny looked into his crystal ball again.. :laughing:
Post by: kennym on April 01, 2018, 12:02:42 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 01, 2018, 12:07:05 PM
Post by: mwosborn on April 01, 2018, 12:07:51 PM
I have my granddaughter here for a visit, she is really good at editing videos so we will be shooting a Tillering Gizmo "how to make and use" video today.
Looking forward to watching the video Eric!
Got to love those dogs Roy - have two that are like kids myself. :thumbsup: Bow is looking good.
Lonnie - I will refrain from commenting on your horny carnivore comment! :goldtooth:
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Post by: skeaterbait on April 01, 2018, 07:51:52 PM
The good news, this will be my last bow to build for a while till I heal up from surgery.
The bad news, you all will have only my bad jokes to look forward too. :wavey:
Post by: Eric Krewson on April 01, 2018, 07:53:11 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqvwUqn-EFQ&t=15s
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 01, 2018, 08:02:43 PM
Thanks
Post by: mwosborn on April 01, 2018, 08:37:55 PM
Post by: Bvas on April 01, 2018, 09:20:12 PM
Also looks like your gettin the hang of the Flemish twist.
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 02, 2018, 04:39:40 AM
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Post by: kennym on April 02, 2018, 07:48:26 AM
Post by: Zradix on April 02, 2018, 10:14:51 AM
Post by: Shredd on April 02, 2018, 10:34:26 AM
Are you gonna go for the C's or D's?? I would go for the C's... D's might get in the way of your shooting...
Heal fast my friend...
Post by: skeaterbait on April 02, 2018, 12:01:10 PM
Are you gonna go for the C's or D's?? I would go for the C's... D's might get in the way of your shooting...
C's, gravity can be a cruel mistress. :readit:
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Post by: kennym on April 02, 2018, 07:16:41 PM
Nice job man!!
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 02, 2018, 07:17:52 PM
Post by: Bvas on April 02, 2018, 07:27:23 PM
What are the woods you used. Looks like quite a variety. But they work well together.
Post by: Robert Armstrong on April 02, 2018, 07:29:12 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 02, 2018, 07:35:45 PM
:laughing:
LOL, very nice work.. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Shredd on April 03, 2018, 06:17:58 PM
I glued up another bow today and put a bigger pulley on my Little Beast sander... It upped the speed a good bit on the belt...
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Post by: Forwardhandle on April 03, 2018, 06:22:34 PM
Post by: rockkiller on April 03, 2018, 06:26:13 PM
Your not getting your hat surgically removed are you :scared:
Post by: skeaterbait on April 03, 2018, 06:30:59 PM
Lonnie....I don't know what your surgery is for , but I hope all goes well.
Your not getting your hat surgically removed are you :scared:
Hehe, the hat stays... but the carpal tunnel has to go.
Post by: kennym on April 03, 2018, 06:41:22 PM
Glad it is in his hands. :thumbsup:
Post by: skeaterbait on April 03, 2018, 06:43:26 PM
Al , I wondered if he was getting dehorned too. :laughing:
Glad it is in his hands. :thumbsup:
Oh the places we could take that.....
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 03, 2018, 06:47:18 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 04, 2018, 03:37:19 AM
Robert that was good.
LMAO :laughing: :thumbsup:
Post by: inksoup on April 04, 2018, 03:47:04 AM
so far this :
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it will be like this when it is done :
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post pictures when it is done...
best.
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 04, 2018, 09:34:00 AM
Sorry for the crap pics screen shot from a vid ![attachment
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Post by: Shredd on April 04, 2018, 09:20:21 PM
Good Job...
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 04, 2018, 10:12:25 PM
Nice job, Ritch.. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 06, 2018, 04:38:19 PM
I'm liking that, Mitch....
Thanks
Post by: skeaterbait on April 06, 2018, 04:55:17 PM
Post by: mwosborn on April 06, 2018, 05:17:37 PM
Send me your address Lonnie and I will send it to you instead of Roy. I am sure he won't mind! :biglaugh:
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 06, 2018, 06:07:08 PM
Ya know I can remove posts?
LOL
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 06, 2018, 07:08:26 PM
Post by: Bvas on April 06, 2018, 07:30:10 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 06, 2018, 08:22:23 PM
Surprised that Stihl could cut it..
:laughing:
Post by: Bvas on April 06, 2018, 08:42:36 PM
Nice, ya cut them short?Yep. Tree was kind of a tangled mess from the landowner digging it out with the backhoe. These were taken from the smaller limbs I could access.
Surprised that Stihl could cut it..
:laughing:
Base of the tree is about 2’ diameter and splits into 3 trunks. Root ball is still attached. Scares me a little cutting on trees like that. You just can’t tell what it’s gonna do when cut.
And a Stihl is like a sore you know what.......ya can’t beat it :goldtooth:
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 06, 2018, 09:41:00 PM
Go back and cut them 3 trunks into 36 inch pieces....
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 07, 2018, 04:55:26 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 07, 2018, 06:49:11 AM
Prolly all your stihl could do to cut through that 2 x 4:)
I used to make endless loop strings years ago.
Post by: kennym on April 07, 2018, 08:34:23 AM
Post by: Bvas on April 07, 2018, 09:30:59 AM
My Stihl has been acting up, don't wanna run. Got to work on it... :tongue:Prob got a husqvarna stuck in the carberator.
Post by: kennym on April 07, 2018, 09:35:21 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 07, 2018, 10:55:38 AM
Post by: Zradix on April 07, 2018, 12:11:19 PM
Post by: Shredd on April 07, 2018, 02:25:43 PM
Post by: fujimo on April 07, 2018, 02:36:23 PM
But, i drive a Mansized Ford, and run a Stihl.
feeling sorry for the Husky girls on here, so i thought i would bolster their cause a bit :biglaugh:
Here's, Dan our faller, dealing with a little 7' Sitka blowdown.
The Husky has a 5' bar on it.
Dan had to buck the rootwad off, ( what he calls, disconnecting the tree) then he bucked it into rounds for processing.
Dan is the most phenomenal faller I have seen, and we have a lot of "big wood" fallers up here.
I guess when a man is held in the highest regard and revered amongst his fellow fallers, then he is certainly top drawer.
I deal with a fair amount of sizable wood up here, but i would never touch things like this, Dan makes it look so easy.
Problem with blowdowns of this size, is that they take a lot of other trees with them, and everything is preloaded, and just waiting to snap on you, like a loaded rat trap.
Post by: Bvas on April 07, 2018, 03:24:12 PM
Fujmo- Timber cutters have all my respect. I’ve been thru numerous chainsaw and felling classes. And that doesn’t bother me a bit. But dealing with blowdowns with the rootball attached is a whole different creature. The main trunk of the Osage I was cutting on was about 5’ off the ground because of the rootball. Hard to tell which way the tree would spring or roll when cut apart. I decided a trip to the ER wasn’t worth a little bit of bow wood.
Post by: fujimo on April 07, 2018, 03:31:12 PM
I have seen dan cut the loaded wood around the blowdown, they look like toothpics, but may be 18" diameter, and seen them flick across the forest like BBQ skewers.
you really have to know your stuff.
This guy Dan, who works for us, used to be on danger tree patrol (with his falling partner) for years, for the local logging companies- dealing with trees other fallers couldnt figure out, dealing with snags, slides and blowdowns.
he is not very tall, but he flicks that saw around like nothing.
look at the powerhead- it comes up to his knees :scared:
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 07, 2018, 05:03:13 PM
Post by: John Malone on April 07, 2018, 05:47:48 PM
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Post by: kennym on April 07, 2018, 06:20:39 PM
Post by: Shredd on April 07, 2018, 06:23:24 PM
Post by: John Malone on April 07, 2018, 06:37:55 PM
John, ya wonder what story took place to find lead in a tree.... I found a .22 bullet once sawing lams out..Kenny, stuff like that fascinates the heck out of me. It had to have been in there for a very long time. I pulled out three of them, might see if I can imbed them in the belly side of the tips as deccoration, they've been together this long.
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 08, 2018, 10:27:37 AM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on April 08, 2018, 12:30:35 PM
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Post by: monterey on April 08, 2018, 10:06:26 PM
I'm going to build one for myself too. Hopefully before elk opens. Haven't made a bow for myself in over 15 years.
Post by: C. Johnson on April 09, 2018, 12:00:47 PM
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Post by: monterey on April 09, 2018, 01:17:23 PM
Post by: Shredd on April 09, 2018, 01:36:56 PM
Thanks Guys... Yes, it is Sheoak...
Yeah I am very comfortable just under 40#... I made a 32# bow a while back for women and kids to shoot... Just for chits and giggles I shot about 100 arrows through it... I found that I was very accurate with it... So I decided to go down in weight for a practice bow... Plus I spend more time making them than shooting them... If it was the other way around I would probably be comfortable with a 43- 45# bow...
Monterey, Go make yourself a nice one... You are over due...
Post by: monterey on April 09, 2018, 03:28:54 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 10, 2018, 06:49:00 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 10, 2018, 09:09:53 PM
Do not make me fire up my private fighter jet and come out there and thump ya a good one tonight boy.
Just go buy the damn tube, son:)
P.S.
I like your target.....
Got one almost like it. But my holes are closer together:)
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Post by: Crooked Stic on April 10, 2018, 09:29:53 PM
Post by: mwosborn on April 10, 2018, 09:34:19 PM
Dear Mitch Osborn......
Do not make me fire up my private fighter jet and come out there and thump ya a good one tonight boy.
Just go buy the damn tube, son:)
Hey - that would save me postage! :laughing:
Found a tube in my stash in the attic. Will try and get it packaged up and sent out as soon as I can.
Ya, my target has seen better days that is for sure. :biglaugh:
Post by: Bvas on April 10, 2018, 09:35:14 PM
Dear Mitch Osborn......Looks like the fire extinguisher has been hit by more arrows than the deer.
Do not make me fire up my private fighter jet and come out there and thump ya a good one tonight boy.
Just go buy the damn tube, son:)
P.S.
I like your target.....
Got one almost like it. But my holes are closer together:)
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 10, 2018, 09:38:25 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 10, 2018, 09:49:02 PM
Thanks Mitch..
Can't wait to shoot her....
Looks very nice..
Post by: Robert Armstrong on April 10, 2018, 11:02:09 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 11, 2018, 07:25:04 AM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on April 14, 2018, 04:33:17 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 14, 2018, 08:09:03 AM
Post by: Shredd on April 14, 2018, 09:25:43 AM
Wow that's a nice looking jig there Shredd let us know how it works out did my HB/RN hybrid inspire you ? :biglaugh: haven't had time to spit this week hope to work on my handle wings and handle today !
Believe it or not it partly did... It was something I needed for a while and there was a bit of talk on strings going on in the forums so I said now is the time... Plus I need some Damn Strings.!!! LOL....
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 14, 2018, 12:42:11 PM
Post by: Shredd on April 16, 2018, 03:40:53 PM
Great looking bow, by the way...
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Post by: Forwardhandle on April 16, 2018, 03:50:30 PM
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Post by: Bvas on April 16, 2018, 07:33:36 PM
One problem with Your Idea... What if you get thirsty????You slowly release tension. One beer at a time. Lol
But more importantly......How do you get the setup in the fridge to keep the beer cold :dunno:
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 16, 2018, 08:13:29 PM
Who in the heck only keeps 1 case of beer in the shop?
:thumbsup:
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 17, 2018, 05:13:44 AM
Post by: Shredd on April 17, 2018, 02:27:42 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 17, 2018, 05:24:00 PM
But more importantly......How do you get the setup in the fridge to keep the beer cold :dunno:
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That's easy. You hang the whole fridge, beer and all! Just open up, take out a brew and reduce weight.
Dave.
Post by: skeaterbait on April 17, 2018, 07:35:27 PM
[quoteThat's easy. You hang the whole fridge, beer and all! Just open up, take out a brew and reduce weight.
But more importantly......How do you get the setup in the fridge to keep the beer cold :dunno:
Dave.
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Naaaah, you go to Germany and learn to drink warm beer. Not me personally, but a buddy who was in the army taught me that.
Post by: Eric Krewson on April 18, 2018, 08:53:19 AM
I have been teaching the craft for the last 20 years for free. I was getting discouraged because I had so many guys quit after they saw bow making was a lot of hard work. My last 4 or 5 students have been work horses and a joy to teach.
Here is Wess learning the craft.
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 18, 2018, 09:04:03 AM
I love teaching new guys in my shop also.
Made many good friends doing so.
Post by: C. Johnson on April 18, 2018, 10:07:50 AM
Two of them love to help out in the shop. That's the best part.
Post by: monterey on April 18, 2018, 02:59:09 PM
Post by: Zradix on April 18, 2018, 03:17:03 PM
Started off with great intentions..
Had the morning off work.
Kids at school.
Wife at her store.
Great time to work on my bow right?...WRONG!
So I'm doing some sanding.
Get a call from the school..
My 12yr old Daughter broke her arm in gym class.
Not too badly...a buckle break in her right radius near the wrist (caught herself falling down backwards)
At the specialist getting ready to get a cast.
She's mostly heart broke over the probable end to her soccer season..that has been put on hold already due to the fact it still looks like January around here.
She's a tough cookie..didn't cry till the Dr. said soccer was probably out...lol
Stubborn as they come (gets that from me) with the most joy for life and the kindest hearted person I've ever known (must be her Mom's fault)
...Looking on the bright side...I do get the whole day off I guess...just not the ideal situation.
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 18, 2018, 04:05:03 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 19, 2018, 07:08:40 AM
Bvas gave me the walnut, it's a sister block from the riser he put on Squid:)
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 19, 2018, 07:36:18 AM
Post by: Zradix on April 19, 2018, 07:50:54 AM
That walnut is going to be so nice when oiled up Roy. :thumbsup:
Post by: C. Johnson on April 19, 2018, 08:18:49 AM
Post by: monterey on April 19, 2018, 12:28:53 PM
Post by: Bvas on April 19, 2018, 12:43:58 PM
Have the walnut riser shaped up on the trilam..I guess it’s okay :biglaugh:
Bvas gave me the walnut, it's a sister block from the riser he put on Squid:)
Post by: skeaterbait on April 20, 2018, 02:41:05 AM
Can't do any bow work. I'm roughing it. Can't wait to get back home. :biglaugh:
That looks quite nice, too bad you got locked in your room
Post by: monterey on April 20, 2018, 01:41:40 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 20, 2018, 01:54:12 PM
LOL
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Post by: rockkiller on April 20, 2018, 04:10:39 PM
Yer not funny, Mike....
Now thats funny. :biglaugh:9th
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Post by: monterey on April 20, 2018, 05:38:04 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 20, 2018, 06:01:56 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 21, 2018, 09:44:16 AM
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Post by: kennym on April 21, 2018, 11:25:17 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on April 21, 2018, 02:26:18 PM
Post by: DoubleLung on April 22, 2018, 08:34:42 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 23, 2018, 06:53:22 AM
You can attach pictures right into trad gang now.
Right below the text window here.
Click attachments and other options.
Then click on choose file.
Select the picture from your pc you and and double click it.
Then it's name will appear in the little box where you clicked select file.
Then to the right of that little bow, click insert attachment 1.
The picture will not show in the text box but it will say attachment1 etc.
Then just click post and away it goes.
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Post by: Shredd on April 23, 2018, 09:39:40 AM
Post by: DoubleLung on April 23, 2018, 09:50:35 AM
Shredd - I’m hoping to tonight. Got to find some arrows that will weigh out rig
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on April 23, 2018, 11:27:04 AM
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Just got to put a dress on her then she is done!
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 24, 2018, 08:33:09 AM
Justin
You posted a thumbnail picture, which is fine.
After you select your picture from your PC or phone, just to the right of the little window where the picture name appears, click ( Insert Attachment 1 ). That will make the picture full size in your post.
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Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on April 27, 2018, 05:24:10 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 27, 2018, 06:40:50 PM
Post by: kennym on April 27, 2018, 08:59:03 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 27, 2018, 09:11:18 PM
Rode Atv to pond to bring aerator compressor up to do a rebuild on it.
Busted 8 deer out of the clover plot when I got to the pond.
One was a piebald yearling doe.
Almost all white on both hind quarters.
I gotta get my trail camera back out there.
Post by: skeaterbait on April 27, 2018, 09:14:40 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 27, 2018, 09:35:12 PM
And ya even made me thirsty....
Did I tell ya I retired 5 years ago April 23rd?
Post by: Bvas on April 27, 2018, 09:42:25 PM
Turkey season opened Monday, but tomorrow will be my first day in the woods.
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 27, 2018, 09:49:17 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on April 28, 2018, 08:21:32 AM
Post by: Eric Krewson on April 28, 2018, 09:22:52 AM
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Post by: Bvas on April 28, 2018, 11:46:29 AM
Called a nice Tom into 10yds with nothing but air between me and him. He spooked and I rushed. At about 18yds he slowed to a walk and I sent one on it’s way. Wide right. :banghead:
Oh well, guess luck was on his side today. Cool experience though to have a big Tom spittin and drumming right in my face.
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 28, 2018, 11:48:42 AM
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Post by: Dannon on April 28, 2018, 09:23:02 PM
Post by: kennym on April 28, 2018, 10:18:04 PM
Dannon, is your victim getting 2 bows? :o
Post by: Dannon on April 28, 2018, 10:42:05 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on April 29, 2018, 05:20:15 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 29, 2018, 06:58:09 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Bvas on April 29, 2018, 02:03:19 PM
I “let” the turkeys win round two today. Had four toms and two hens within 20yds and couldn’t get a clear shot.
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Post by: C. Johnson on April 29, 2018, 09:01:59 PM
Another kid's bow for my cousin's daughter. Working on one for her son as well. Sometimes I think I make more kid's bows than adult bows. :biglaugh:
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Post by: kennym on May 01, 2018, 08:52:38 AM
I have a 2x2 of that same riser wood floating around in the shop.
Post by: Shredd on May 01, 2018, 09:39:19 AM
Post by: monterey on May 01, 2018, 10:09:55 AM
Post by: C. Johnson on May 01, 2018, 10:48:46 AM
Nice bow. Did you lam up the riser block or???
No, I actually buy that material from Bingham's. They have it in a few different colors.
One of these days I'm going to figure out how to dye wood under vacuum and make my own, but I just don't have the time, money, or space for any new manufacturing operations right now.
Another source for colorful laminated wood sheets and blocks (very similar to Dymondwood) is Webbwood. Shipping from the east coast to Colorado is prohibitive, so I don't use them often.
Post by: Zradix on May 01, 2018, 01:56:11 PM
Time to start tuning some arrows...
The pic of the belly makes the string look waaay off...lol
It's pretty dead on.
Post by: BMorv on May 01, 2018, 02:36:10 PM
Post by: Zradix on May 01, 2018, 02:57:51 PM
Not certain how fitting the name is, but I'm calling it Windsong.
The night I was gluing it up there was a heck of a wind storm.
Was whistling through the building and making all kinds of weird howls and noises.
Named it right then...lol
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 01, 2018, 03:32:17 PM
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Post by: Zradix on May 01, 2018, 03:43:37 PM
The green is a mix of malachite green dye and some yellow....mostly yellow actually.
Both aniline powdered dyes wetted with methanol.
Post by: monterey on May 01, 2018, 07:58:49 PM
Post by: Bvas on May 01, 2018, 10:23:41 PM
Zradix that is one wild looking riser. That may be the highest wrist bow I’ve seen. How does it shoot?
No time for building right now, it’s bird season. Lol. I went for round three with the thunder chickens today. Yep.....They won again. 8yds!!!!Yes 8yds, and no shot. When the sound of their feathers strumming is just as loud as the gobble....you know they’re close!! Why is it when I don’t set up with a blind they want to run right in on top of me :banghead: From 8yds to 40yds in the blink of an eye.
Gotta say, I’m having more fun and havin more close encounters than I’ve ever had. Just no meat to show for it :dunno:
Post by: Zradix on May 01, 2018, 10:43:58 PM
..Yeah it is a high high wrist...but it's the very 1st bow that actually contacts my hand while shooting.
Shrunk my groups considerably.
It's not a fast bow as I went 1.5" wide.
I just wanted to have a margin of error so I had a better chance of hunting with a bow I made this fall.
Post by: Forwardhandle on May 03, 2018, 04:46:09 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on May 03, 2018, 06:33:57 PM
Sounds like Momma put her foot down, Kenny:) ?
Post by: John Malone on May 03, 2018, 07:13:33 PM
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Post by: Wolftrail on May 04, 2018, 01:36:48 PM
Whoa Zradix....Now that one deserves a fitting name. What are you gonna call it?
Mmmmmmm.. same deal cropped up in my noggin.
Post by: mwosborn on May 05, 2018, 09:24:37 AM
Post by: John Malone on May 05, 2018, 06:59:35 PM
Wow John, that is a bunch of tomaters! You must sell them huh?No I don't sell them, I eat them. I have a few family members that cant grow veggies any more so I grow extra.
Its kinda like all the guys on here that are always making bows but they don't sell them.
Post by: mwosborn on May 05, 2018, 09:56:21 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on May 06, 2018, 06:52:36 AM
Oh Roy, that just wasn't right.
LOL
:wavey:
Post by: John Malone on May 06, 2018, 09:32:44 AM
I wonder if it's like the last tomato you pick becomes your favorite tell you grow another ? :biglaugh:Yellowwood, thats exactly right.
Roy, kiss my.......... My tomamtoes dont crack, you got to put an epsom salt, egg shell mixture in there.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 06, 2018, 04:06:28 PM
Ya otta rub some on yer next bow then..
:laughing:
Post by: Dannon on May 06, 2018, 04:32:28 PM
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Post by: kennym on May 06, 2018, 04:36:16 PM
Ya know roy is gonna be on ya about yer thumbnails.... :laughing:
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Post by: John Malone on May 07, 2018, 07:43:20 AM
epsom salt, egg shell mixture?Yep, that's what I used to sand it with. :saywhat:
Ya otta rub some on yer next bow then..
:laughing:
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Post by: scrub-buster on May 09, 2018, 11:45:08 PM
And the highlight of the day was when I was cleaning up the mess from the skins I looked up and saw a bobcat slowly cross our road 40 yards away.
Post by: Forwardhandle on May 10, 2018, 04:38:54 AM
Post by: scrub-buster on May 10, 2018, 03:43:57 PM
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Post by: Zradix on May 10, 2018, 03:53:08 PM
Looks pretty darn cool.
:thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 10, 2018, 04:08:53 PM
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Post by: C. Johnson on May 13, 2018, 11:12:01 AM
Finally got the two kid's bows I've been working on clear coated. Now I just have to make the arrows for them. I turned some nice poplar shafts. Just waiting on the 4" SC fletchings from Sagittarius to arrive.
Post by: C. Johnson on May 13, 2018, 11:13:13 AM
The girl's bow.
Post by: C. Johnson on May 13, 2018, 11:16:43 AM
Speaking of arrows.....
I feel a little dirty, but I finally broke down and decided to try some carbons. They're the Gold Tip Traditional Only in a 400 spine. 125 grain tips. I did the cresting and custom, lime "better not lose them in the woods" green fletching.
I'm going to try them out today.
Post by: Eric Krewson on May 13, 2018, 12:19:16 PM
Post by: scrub-buster on May 13, 2018, 06:13:47 PM
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Post by: monterey on May 13, 2018, 08:38:01 PM
Post by: kennym on May 13, 2018, 09:00:38 PM
I’m a bad man.... :biglaugh:
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Post by: Eric Krewson on May 25, 2018, 09:34:45 AM
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Post by: BMorv on May 25, 2018, 10:58:35 AM
Got some more live oak hauled out of the woods. Can't believe how much easier the bark comes off this time of year. I basically pulled it off in strips by hand.
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Post by: Shredd on May 28, 2018, 03:43:13 PM
Time with kids... Priceless...!!!
I cut up some tapered crescents for riser accents today... What is the proper name for this type of accent in riser?? Is there one?? I think I would like to call it a crescent accent...
Post by: bamboo on May 28, 2018, 08:35:34 PM
--a lot of fitting there rich!--
Post by: Shredd on May 29, 2018, 08:23:52 AM
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Post by: Pat B on May 30, 2018, 09:36:14 AM
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Post by: BMorv on May 30, 2018, 10:27:48 AM
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Post by: kennym on May 30, 2018, 05:03:57 PM
Well we have a delivery driver on vacation this week so I had the Privilege of delivering this week. While working today I had my phone in a side pocket and apparently butt dialed a customer of mine twice, my wife once, my son several times and last but not least I face timed KennyM of all people! Haha!
LOL, my first time face timing!! Wasn't sure when it rang, and my face was on the screen. Then Dannon popped up and asked who I was!!!
Post by: Dannon on May 30, 2018, 05:19:16 PM
Post by: kennym on May 30, 2018, 06:17:33 PM
Where is that codger anyway?
Post by: Dannon on May 30, 2018, 06:25:07 PM
Post by: monterey on May 30, 2018, 07:51:19 PM
Post by: Bvas on May 30, 2018, 09:26:36 PM
Lol , wait til Roy sees that!! :biglaugh:I was wondering that myself.
Where is that codger anyway?
I think he went to a weekend long bow shoot.
Maybe he stretched the weekend out :dunno:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 31, 2018, 06:42:51 AM
I hain't touching that one:)
Yup was away camping and shooting for 5 days.
Got back and the grass was higher than the house and the pond needed treated for algae...
Was the pups first camping trip, she did very well..
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Post by: skeaterbait on May 31, 2018, 10:52:41 AM
Post by: Shredd on May 31, 2018, 01:08:07 PM
Risers sanded, ready for glue-up... :)
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Post by: Garman on May 31, 2018, 03:37:05 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 31, 2018, 04:26:38 PM
LOL
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"I guess it's ok" - Roy from PA
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Post by: Roy from Pa on June 01, 2018, 04:26:58 AM
Be 70 years next Wednesday....
Post by: kennym on June 01, 2018, 07:08:38 AM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on June 01, 2018, 03:54:06 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 01, 2018, 04:35:52 PM
Can't wait to see that one, Mr. Ben
Post by: BMorv on June 01, 2018, 04:52:10 PM
Post by: Shredd on June 03, 2018, 06:11:19 PM
Not No MO..!!!! I built a plywood frame, sat the whole sander in it, screwed it all down to the work top and screwed a 1 1/4" thick piece of granite to the frame... A couple of shims with some aluminum tape and I got a perfect 90* angle all the way across the sanding table... Not to mention that I extended the left side of the table a good 5" or so... Now I have a lot more room on the working side of the table...
I am One Happy Camper... :shaka: :goldtooth: :shaka:
That is a makeshift 15" riser block sitting on the table to test for squareness... It shows how much room I have on that side of the table for sanding risers and such...
It seems I have had to modify or tweak everyone of my major tools to get them to be accurate...
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Post by: kennym on June 03, 2018, 08:09:41 PM
I started tuning some 400 spine carbons to the forward handle longbow and the 64" mod longbow. Think I can make em shoot same arrow with 200 on front! :bigsmyl: That's only gonna be about 550 grain total but I think it might go thru a deer..... :archer2:
Post by: Forwardhandle on June 04, 2018, 07:24:05 AM
Post by: Garman on June 04, 2018, 07:32:15 AM
Post by: kennym on June 04, 2018, 05:37:47 PM
I kind of wanted 600 but will take 550 on a 50# bow.
I have shot as much as 600 on a 47 and it drives them deep....
Post by: Garman on June 04, 2018, 06:56:06 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on June 05, 2018, 03:06:55 AM
Post by: styksnstryngs on June 05, 2018, 12:10:45 PM
Alot of the bow world has forgotten the need for momentum/energy over speed.
Be careful here, momentum and energy are vastly different things, and both are connected to speed-- momentum proportionally, which incidentally makes it better suited for most traditional archers, and kinetic energy in a square, meaning more value is placed on speed than in mass. Potential energy is just a function of the bow design, as well as mechanical efficiency.
Post by: monterey on June 05, 2018, 01:40:41 PM
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Should be shooting by the end of the day... I think.
Post by: monterey on June 05, 2018, 05:16:59 PM
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Post by: kennym on June 05, 2018, 05:53:44 PM
But who are you, and what have you done wif Roy? :biglaugh:
Post by: BMorv on June 05, 2018, 06:02:11 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 05, 2018, 07:16:54 PM
:laughing:
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Post by: Forwardhandle on June 06, 2018, 04:46:07 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 06, 2018, 08:43:19 PM
I have drank a lot of Pabst
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 06, 2018, 08:54:53 PM
Well I dunno now...
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 07, 2018, 07:46:47 AM
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Post by: Shredd on June 09, 2018, 06:10:29 PM
Post by: kennym on June 09, 2018, 06:13:37 PM
Started rearranging the wood stock when I got home.
Should have it off the trailer tomorrow afternoon I hope.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 09, 2018, 09:09:08 PM
Bought her a raffle ticket for a new bow.
After we got home, we got a call that she won it:)
Will be built to her specs.
So it was a good day.
Cept for the skeeter bites....
Post by: Bvas on June 09, 2018, 10:32:19 PM
Hope it’s a glass bow :biglaugh:
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 10, 2018, 06:26:27 AM
Bad news is my skeeter bite on my forearm has swollen to 4 inches long and 3 inches wide.
Red and itchy. Skeeters carry lyme disease too.
So I started on antibiotics last night.
Post by: kennym on June 10, 2018, 08:15:49 AM
Man, I hadn't heard skeeters carry lyme!
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 10, 2018, 08:35:43 AM
https://sponauglewellness.com/lyme-study-how-borrelia-bacteria-is-transmitted-from-mosquitoes-to-humans/
Post by: C. Johnson on June 10, 2018, 09:08:24 PM
Another model #2 done in maple and redheart. This seems to be a pretty popular color combo as this is the third one I've done. What makes this one special is that I've lengthened the riser from the usual 18" to 22". This allows me to build a taller sight window and the ability to install a sight.
This one measures 62" NTN and draws 33# @ 28"
Post by: C. Johnson on June 10, 2018, 09:09:32 PM
Post by: C. Johnson on June 10, 2018, 09:13:07 PM
Test firing with no rest and no sights. 18 yards. The longest distance I can shoot at home.
Post by: bigbob2 on June 11, 2018, 12:38:33 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on June 11, 2018, 03:04:31 AM
Post by: C. Johnson on June 12, 2018, 08:42:40 AM
Post by: Shredd on June 15, 2018, 02:31:55 PM
I am making some headway with the new looking riser... I got it rough sanded and put a few arrows through her with a crappy tight fitting string... 44.7# @ 28"... 410gr. /191fps... 480gr./181fps... I'll take it...
I still have to finish tillering her and take a good bit off the tips... She will come in just under 44#...
Post by: Forwardhandle on June 15, 2018, 03:35:57 PM
Post by: kennym on June 15, 2018, 04:51:33 PM
I built a special bench today for something coming in next week...…...
Post by: C. Johnson on June 15, 2018, 07:49:32 PM
I really like how you do your shelf with the groove for the fletching to pass through. What an excellent idea and a great looking bow!
Post by: Shredd on June 16, 2018, 03:19:33 PM
When I first started shooting the vaned arrows were the cheapest I could get... They flew like chit so I put a slot in my shelf and been doing it ever since... Good to have for hunters who shoot vanes in the rain...
Bow is all sanded... Will fill the wenge grain tonight or tomorrow and then will be ready for finish...
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Post by: Shredd on June 21, 2018, 03:55:43 PM
I think it's just the pic... The throat is 1 5/8" or thicker... I got pretty big hands and it feels chunky...
Post by: Forwardhandle on June 21, 2018, 04:03:19 PM
Post by: Shredd on June 23, 2018, 01:13:32 PM
Numbers on the latest bow... 43# @ 28"..... 410gr - 28" / 189fps 29" / 197fps
480gr - 28" /179fps 29" / 187fps
I did not realize it at the time but those numbers are on a 6 1/2" brace height... I raised it to 7" and lost about 2 fps...
Post by: Forwardhandle on June 23, 2018, 01:22:43 PM
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Post by: kennym on June 24, 2018, 11:02:29 PM
Took clamps off riser for test TD
Looks good!
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Post by: Shredd on June 25, 2018, 09:42:04 AM
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Post by: monterey on June 25, 2018, 02:33:55 PM
There you go again! :laughing:
Post by: Forwardhandle on June 25, 2018, 02:49:54 PM
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Post by: John Malone on June 25, 2018, 08:21:53 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 25, 2018, 09:06:22 PM
I'd love to make that trip someday...
Post by: John Malone on June 25, 2018, 10:45:57 PM
Post by: Carpdaddy on June 25, 2018, 11:07:54 PM
Got a dozen carbons, fletched them, put inserts in, and flung them at a target! :archer2:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on June 26, 2018, 06:13:36 AM
Happy birthday.
Post by: monterey on June 26, 2018, 12:06:52 PM
I made the Yellowstone trip back in the '90's and really enjoyed it. If I go again I'll take more time.
We went over memorial day before the tourists hit too hard.
Too bad you forgot your camera, John. :)
Post by: Wolftrail on June 26, 2018, 02:34:38 PM
I got a video of a bison taking a dump. :laughing:I read this post toady I laughed so hard it made me P#%%. :biglaugh:
Nice shooting Carpdaddy, some day I'l get there.
Post by: 4 point on July 02, 2018, 11:36:05 PM
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Post by: bigbob2 on July 03, 2018, 12:46:17 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 03, 2018, 07:36:35 AM
^5
Post by: 4runr on July 03, 2018, 07:36:58 AM
I really like the shape of your riser!!
The woods combo is pretty sweet as well!
Excellent all the way around.
Post by: monterey on July 03, 2018, 09:45:21 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 04, 2018, 07:28:39 AM
:laughing:
Post by: Eric Krewson on July 04, 2018, 08:56:42 AM
I am doing away with the ballasts in my old light fixtures and going to wiring direct. On the first fixture I took apart both the ballasts were shot and leaking oil, I can change to LEDs cheaper than I can buy two new ballasts for this 4 tube fixture.
I should have 1/3 more light in my shop with the LEDs as their lumen output is considerably more.
I bought 50 tombstones for $12, if one were to buy them locally they would cost up to $3 each
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 04, 2018, 09:47:35 AM
That got me thinking now.
I have 4, double bulb 8 foot long fluorescent fixtures in my shop.
They put out heat, nice in winter, bad in summer, bad on electric bill all the time.
LED's would be the way to go.
Post by: Forwardhandle on July 04, 2018, 10:19:12 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 04, 2018, 11:10:24 AM
:thumbsup: :biglaugh:
Post by: C. Johnson on July 04, 2018, 11:28:37 AM
I'm not home getting any bow work done but did manage to catch this redfish.
Much better than the big, ugly carp I caught down at Pueblo.....
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 04, 2018, 11:39:04 AM
LOL
:wavey: :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 04, 2018, 01:04:41 PM
Made the 15 year old grandson some new arrows..
And won him a tomahawk on the St Jude auction.
He is so into the primitive side of the outdoors that I just keep fueling the fire..
(http://i.imgur.com/YX2j2oc.jpg) (https://imgur.com/YX2j2oc)
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Post by: monterey on July 04, 2018, 01:47:10 PM
Speaking of grandsons, here are two of mine putting a frankenbow to good use.
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Post by: kennym on July 04, 2018, 03:26:20 PM
Looks pretty good from here.
Did ya get rid of the glass streak/crack/whatever it is?
Post by: skeaterbait on July 04, 2018, 03:57:41 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on July 04, 2018, 04:02:05 PM
Post by: kennym on July 04, 2018, 04:39:54 PM
Lay the glass on a black surface, sanded side up and most stuff will show up...
Post by: skeaterbait on July 04, 2018, 07:22:36 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 04, 2018, 07:41:16 PM
:archer2: :thumbsup: :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 04, 2018, 07:41:44 PM
Very nice, Lonnie..
:thumbsup:
Post by: Shredd on July 04, 2018, 07:49:37 PM
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Post by: skeaterbait on July 04, 2018, 09:01:44 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 06, 2018, 12:59:25 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/xJG2nSA.jpg) (https://imgur.com/xJG2nSA)
And trad bowyer, aka Tim stopped by to pick up his trilam we glued up a while back and he gifted me a sweet hophornbeam stave.
(http://i.imgur.com/ojQq7S2.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ojQq7S2)
Post by: Bvas on July 06, 2018, 04:03:59 PM
The yew bow don’t look to shabby either :biglaugh:
Post by: kennym on July 06, 2018, 05:08:47 PM
Nice bow there, now get whittling on the other one!! :)
Post by: Forwardhandle on July 06, 2018, 06:09:11 PM
Post by: monterey on July 06, 2018, 09:51:18 PM
Yew yew boo boo sounds like a rock song from the twenties would be.
Nice bow there, now get whittling on the other one!! :)
Yup, back when he was running with the flappers. :)
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 07, 2018, 06:35:17 AM
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Yew yew boo boo sounds like a rock song from the twenties would be.
It was the thirties Mr. Smarty pants:)
Don't have a chrony but yes it is quick.
Post by: kennym on July 07, 2018, 09:05:04 AM
I bet it is Roy, the bow I got from you is quick too. :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 07, 2018, 10:27:34 AM
Every 3D shoot I take it to, I always get comments from other guys as to how fast it shoots.
They ask me who made it and I say some old coot from Linneus , Mo.
Post by: Pat B on July 07, 2018, 12:08:32 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on July 13, 2018, 09:00:00 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on July 13, 2018, 09:50:41 AM
The string is B50 and I don't remember how many strands exactly but I think I probably did 12-16.
I would say a lot of it has to do with me and my form. I have a Martin Savanah at 45# shooting about the same speed. I also have a Striker Stinger at 50# and also shooting about the same speed. All with the same arrows. Or maybe my chrono could be whacky.
Post by: Bvas on July 13, 2018, 08:22:34 PM
Sanded the old finish off my bow to get it ready for refinish. Hopefully tomorrow I can get it finished up and sprayed.
Post by: kennym on July 13, 2018, 08:25:16 PM
Brad I feel for ya, I hate removing finish!
Post by: Forwardhandle on July 14, 2018, 06:55:04 AM
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Post by: Tim Y on July 14, 2018, 02:50:53 PM
Post by: kennym on July 14, 2018, 03:40:48 PM
Tim,the modified makes more weight so if you want 50, go with 45 # stack off the original (if you did 1" extra reflex) :thumbsup:
Post by: Tim Y on July 14, 2018, 05:59:24 PM
We had talked before, my goal weight is 45#'s so I am going with the normal "40#" stack figures.
Thanks again.
Post by: kennym on July 14, 2018, 06:44:03 PM
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Post by: mwosborn on July 14, 2018, 10:19:06 PM
My brother had surgery on his wrist and needed a low poundage bow during his rehab. He had given me a big chunk of walnut, and I had some walnut veneers and clear glass from Kenny so...
I made him a 36# static tip recurve. I am letting the finish cure for a few days, haven't decided if I will finish off with a coat of matte finish or leave it like it is.
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I am not completely satisfied with the finish on this bow or my other fiberglass bows, I am thinking I might break down and try thunderbird.
Post by: kennym on July 14, 2018, 10:43:33 PM
Post by: mwosborn on July 14, 2018, 11:58:56 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on July 15, 2018, 04:39:20 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on July 15, 2018, 06:07:20 AM
I will give that a try Kenny, thanks.
Post by: mwosborn on July 15, 2018, 09:31:22 AM
Lonnie - the overlays are purple heart and the core lam is elm.
Post by: Forwardhandle on July 15, 2018, 10:06:50 AM
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Post by: mwosborn on July 15, 2018, 02:56:21 PM
Bend of limbs looks great on both those!
Agreed. Very nice bends.
Post by: Forwardhandle on July 15, 2018, 03:11:10 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on July 16, 2018, 08:18:06 AM
I did note that it gums up my sanding medium pretty quickly so I figure it's an oily wood, do I need to take any precautions because of that?
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Post by: monterey on July 16, 2018, 11:19:19 AM
Post by: Buemaker on July 16, 2018, 11:27:38 AM
http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/finishing-exotic-tropical-hardwoods/
Post by: Forwardhandle on July 16, 2018, 12:57:09 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 16, 2018, 09:12:18 PM
It has the walnut riser on it from the riser block BVAS gave me.
(http://i.imgur.com/7m4UEjn.jpg) (https://imgur.com/7m4UEjn)
Post by: Bvas on July 16, 2018, 09:29:20 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 17, 2018, 06:56:15 AM
He only began shooting last summer when we took him to a 4 day trad camping shoot.
He is highly intelligent and learns fast.
I showed him proper form and he picked up on it right away.
He shoots very well.
He loves primitive things, fire by a ferro rod is his favorite.
Here is Denny Every from Michigan teaching him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yqENiljKH4
Post by: BMorv on July 17, 2018, 09:09:46 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 17, 2018, 10:26:56 AM
LOL
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Taught the wife also.
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Post by: Forwardhandle on July 17, 2018, 10:49:18 AM
Post by: Buemaker on July 17, 2018, 11:36:02 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 17, 2018, 01:56:32 PM
Knock it off, Bue..
:laughing:
Post by: Bvas on July 17, 2018, 05:01:31 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 17, 2018, 05:09:44 PM
:bigsmyl:
Post by: kennym on July 17, 2018, 05:31:21 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 17, 2018, 06:10:26 PM
:pray:
But I know what ya wuz thinking:)
Post by: kennym on July 17, 2018, 06:30:37 PM
Post by: Bvas on July 17, 2018, 06:37:50 PM
I JUST BE QUIET NOW... :laughing:Not me :wavey:
So is that your maximum effective distance? Two feet?
That’s gotta be rough on bows. I would practice out to at least four feet, so the arrow at least leaves the string.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 20, 2018, 07:48:03 AM
Post by: Eric Krewson on July 20, 2018, 09:58:22 AM
Here is the before and after picture. I have a few more coats of tru-oil to put on the handles.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 20, 2018, 10:57:20 AM
Sorry to hear about Dad.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 20, 2018, 06:49:16 PM
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Post by: BrushWolf on July 20, 2018, 11:24:42 PM
Some macasser ebony and kingwood got to enjoy a ride home.
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A little super glue on the kingwood to see how it will match
Post by: C. Johnson on July 21, 2018, 11:47:57 AM
Finally had a little time today. Talked the family in a road trip to do some wood shopping. It's never a bad day when you get to handle some wood. :biglaugh:
Yep, that why I say whoever called Disneyland the happiest place on earth has never been to WoodCraft!
Post by: 4runr on July 21, 2018, 12:46:57 PM
If so, thats my favorite wood supplier. AMAZING collection of woods.
Post by: BrushWolf on July 21, 2018, 02:15:17 PM
Brushwolf, does that sticker say Keim lumber??
If so, thats my favorite wood supplier. AMAZING collection of woods.
That is keim it's a magical place for sure
Post by: Bvas on July 21, 2018, 05:24:05 PM
I’ve gotta make it up there one of these days. But I’ll have to leave the wife at home so she doesn’t know how much money I spend. LolBrushwolf, does that sticker say Keim lumber??
If so, thats my favorite wood supplier. AMAZING collection of woods.
That is keim it's a magical place for sure
Post by: C. Johnson on July 21, 2018, 09:17:06 PM
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Post by: BrushWolf on July 21, 2018, 10:01:00 PM
I’ve gotta make it up there one of these days. But I’ll have to leave the wife at home so she doesn’t know how much money I spend. LolBrushwolf, does that sticker say Keim lumber??
If so, thats my favorite wood supplier. AMAZING collection of woods.
That is keim it's a magical place for sure
I have took my wife enough that she will just set in the car. I don't think she gets that staring at wood for hours is exciting. A person should go every once in a while since the stock is always changing. Sometimes it is really spectacular and sometimes just average. I like being able to touch it before you buy and the price per board foot is very fair.
Post by: BrushWolf on July 22, 2018, 02:28:23 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 22, 2018, 02:36:17 PM
Post by: Bvas on July 22, 2018, 05:26:08 PM
Also got some new arrows fletched up and flung some at the old target. That extra bit of weight really helped, especially on follow thru.
I need to get back to my daily shooting regiment. Season will be here before ya know it.
Post by: C. Johnson on July 22, 2018, 07:38:46 PM
The lam billet is Purpleheart and Zebra with a mosaic accent of Purpleheart, Zebra, and maple. This way all three woods used in the construction of the bow are represented in the accent strips. The riser block is constructed of the same materials.
This will, (eventually) become my short pattern model #3 recurve. It is going to be for my beautiful wife, Brenda, who loves all things purple. :goldtooth:
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Post by: BrushWolf on July 22, 2018, 07:56:26 PM
Finally got a little time to start this bow. My younger daughters live with me during the summer and we've been busy actually shooting archery which hasn't allowed me much time for building bows. Nonetheless, I got these glued up.
The lam billet is Purpleheart and Zebra with a mosaic accent of Purpleheart, Zebra, and maple. This way all three woods used in the construction of the bow are represented in the accent strips. The riser block is constructed of the same materials.
This will, (eventually) become my short pattern model #3 recurve. It is going to be for my beautiful wife, Brenda, who loves all things purple. :goldtooth:
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I think that's going to be a looker.
Post by: C. Johnson on July 22, 2018, 08:52:05 PM
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Thanks bud!
I try to find different combinations of wood which contrast and kind of "pop" visually.
Post by: kennym on July 22, 2018, 09:30:35 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on July 23, 2018, 04:41:02 AM
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Post by: kennym on July 23, 2018, 07:03:19 AM
Ritchie, that work is a four letter word, huh? But nice for the necessities like food and shelter!! :)
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 23, 2018, 08:54:03 AM
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ol duffer from pa
Nuff outta you possum butt..
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Post by: kennym on July 23, 2018, 09:19:26 AM
Post by: Shredd on July 23, 2018, 11:34:43 AM
I may have something to put up on here in the next few days... New accent design for my riser...
Post by: EwokArcher on July 23, 2018, 01:35:09 PM
Cut up some cocobolo for veneers getting ready for a new project.Man those veneers are beautiful.
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Post by: kennym on July 23, 2018, 04:25:08 PM
Cut up some cocobolo for veneers getting ready for a new project.Man those veneers are beautiful.
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Wait til he sands em and glasses em!!
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Post by: Bvas on July 28, 2018, 08:27:41 AM
how do the Flu Flus fly with bunny arrows ,I never used them ? Just used regular fletch & judos but still manage to lose arrows some times !Don’t know, but I’m fixing to find out. :biglaugh:
I haven’t shot flu flu since I was a kid.
Truth is....This is my first time making fletching. I don’t have a chopper or burner, so flu flu it is. I figure a big pile of fletch will slow the arrows and make them easier to find.
Post by: joebuck on July 28, 2018, 08:20:22 PM
Post by: Bvas on July 29, 2018, 04:43:17 PM
Look out bunnies and squirrels.
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Post by: Bvas on July 29, 2018, 06:06:28 PM
But man... do they make some noise getting to the target.
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Post by: joebuck on July 31, 2018, 09:57:07 AM
:bigsmyl:
Post by: Bvas on July 31, 2018, 10:15:33 AM
Glued up a riser with smooth on wrapped in a heating strip!Never even considered putting rebar in a riser. That should stiffen it up! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
:bigsmyl:
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Love the green glass mix, Im interested micarta to !
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Post by: Roy from Pa on August 06, 2018, 08:59:48 AM
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I got inspired by Brads bunnie buster arrows & made some
Scary when Brad inspires someone..
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Got home yesterday from a 4 day 3D camping event and 4 hour drive.
Today is a day of rest and recuperation.. :)
Post by: kennym on August 06, 2018, 10:32:25 AM
Hope ya had a great time!!
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 06, 2018, 11:16:58 AM
Post by: Bvas on August 06, 2018, 03:00:55 PM
Hey!!!QuoteI got inspired by Brads bunnie buster arrows & made some
Scary when Brad inspires someone..
:laughing:
Got home yesterday from a 4 day 3D camping event and 4 hour drive.
Today is a day of rest and recuperation.. :)
I'm a very inspiring person.
People always say they wanna drink more when they're around me. Seems pretty inspirational to me. :dunno:
Post by: Flem on August 06, 2018, 07:55:28 PM
People tell me, I am more interesting, when they are drinking.
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Post by: C. Johnson on August 18, 2018, 11:20:57 AM
I like to build my own shafts and arrows too. Sometimes, one of my friends who hunt will bring me turkey wings and I will grind and chop my own fletchings as well. One of these days I'm going to try a feather burner.
I seldom see much discussion of arrow building on Trad Gang. Maybe we could create a forum specifically for arrows/arrow building? That might be cool. ;)
Post by: monterey on August 18, 2018, 11:32:42 AM
Burning is my favorite. Very versatile.
The Young burner is pretty pricey these days but there are a bunch of DIY projects on YouTube.
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 18, 2018, 11:40:55 AM
And that was it, One Time..
Wife about kilt me..
LOL
Post by: Pat B on August 18, 2018, 12:24:07 PM
I have a nice set of Sitka spruce arrows in the works. I'll post pics when done. I made a trade for some trade points that will go on 6 of them.
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 18, 2018, 04:03:14 PM
LOL
Looking forward to seeing the arrows.
Post by: Eric Krewson on August 19, 2018, 10:03:02 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on August 19, 2018, 11:52:22 AM
All in all though I would say that within 15 yards 3 out of 4 critters have cause for concern.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on August 20, 2018, 06:32:05 AM
Post by: kennym on August 20, 2018, 07:05:09 AM
Nice shooting, Lonnie.
Who are and what have you done with Roy??? :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 20, 2018, 07:10:12 AM
:laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 20, 2018, 07:20:10 AM
http://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=108946.0
Post by: skeaterbait on August 20, 2018, 08:30:41 AM
Nice shooting, Lonnie.
Very kind Roy, thank you.
Post by: skeaterbait on August 20, 2018, 08:32:06 AM
Nice shooting, Lonnie.
Who are and what have you done with Roy??? :laughing:
Imagine if will, a dimension where Roy spreads encouragement and loves his neighbors.....
Post by: C. Johnson on August 20, 2018, 11:25:03 AM
Craig...
http://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=108946.0
That's a good read. Thanks Roy!
Post by: C. Johnson on August 20, 2018, 11:28:02 AM
Post by: Shredd on August 26, 2018, 04:27:30 PM
Making a bow for a friend... New accent design that I been wanting to do for a while... Using Leopardwood in the grip area... Might look pretty cool if I stipple it sometime down the line...
Post by: Bvas on August 26, 2018, 04:46:37 PM
I got a blind put up and brushed in by a soon to be planted food plot.
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Post by: Eric Krewson on August 28, 2018, 09:11:40 AM
I decided I wanted my workbench back so I built a new shelf dedicated to battery operated tools and chargers. I also consolidated my nut and bolt bins to a shelf of their own freeing up a shelf over my rolling tool box and workbench for the dust collecting nicknacks one usually collects on a workbench.
Everything is nice and neat now, at least on my workbench, I like neat.
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Post by: Wolftrail on September 01, 2018, 06:35:31 PM
Everything is nice and neat now, at least on my workbench, I like neat.
Tell me about it for the life of me I dont know how people can work with a cluttered work bench and never sweep the dam thing. Lets face it all employers I worked for always stipulated to keep the work area tidy. So I do the same in my private life. And I hated picking up after people........... :banghead:
Post by: C. Johnson on September 02, 2018, 10:43:58 AM
I'm not perfect, but I'm getting better!
Post by: Shredd on September 02, 2018, 05:04:15 PM
Well I had a long talk with the Doc today and he said considering all the conditions it might likely turn out to be a Transflexual... I was shocked... I said, Ok Doc I will love it anyway... :laughing:
Post by: C. Johnson on September 03, 2018, 07:53:05 PM
You know, I've always hated using Ferr-L-Tite. It isn't that it's a bad product, it's actually probably the best thing out there to glue field points to woodies, it's just a pain to use. The alcohol burner or torch, melting the glue, heating the tips, Bah Humbug...
I swear, I tried dozens of different things instead of Ferr-L-Tite; Duco cement, various forms of super glue, hot melt glue gun, polyurethane glue, various epoxies (which don't work nearly as well as one might think), even drilling and cross pinning the heads onto the shafts.
I realized there are many good reasons why it's pretty much the industry standard, if only a guy could make the process a little faster and easier.... Hmmm....
The wife went to the gym so I decided to try this. Worked. Like A. Champ!
Melted the glue over low heat on the stove in an Altoids tin.
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Post by: C. Johnson on September 03, 2018, 07:55:46 PM
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Post by: C. Johnson on September 03, 2018, 07:59:30 PM
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Post by: C. Johnson on September 03, 2018, 08:08:50 PM
Laminating the shafts allows me to get a pretty uniform arrow in terms of spine, although the weight of each shaft can still vary considerably. The first two dozen, I matched within 15 grains of eachother. The rest are just what I call "back yard" arrows. There is considerably more spread in the spine and weight range on these, but they're good for recreational shooting.
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Post by: Bvas on September 03, 2018, 08:25:22 PM
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Post by: Tim Y on September 04, 2018, 04:11:51 PM
-Tim Yanasak
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 04, 2018, 04:25:33 PM
Very Very Nice..
Congrats..
:thumbsup: :clapper:
Post by: Tim Y on September 04, 2018, 04:37:33 PM
Thanks again
-Tim Yanasak
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Post by: Tim Y on September 04, 2018, 08:18:18 PM
Kenny, I have that other laminate bow build on hold. I was collecting supplies for the press-form when I read the Topless Form thread, and changed to go with an easier way. I ordered LVL instead of plywood and am leaning on my brother, the Electrician, for some Mule Tape.
I may use the Topless/firehose idea and build a similar form for my next tri-lam.
Post by: Bvas on September 04, 2018, 08:35:17 PM
Roy’s pretty slick with the trilams. But if ya want to send him in a tizzy, just ask him about a quadlam. :biglaugh:
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 05, 2018, 05:46:06 AM
I'll sick Sister McKenzie on ya!
:laughing:
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 09, 2018, 11:22:41 AM
Post by: Tim Y on September 15, 2018, 01:53:28 PM
Two poles, 6' long 3.5" dia. Can't wait to get to the shop and rip these into backing strips.
Thank for the heads up Roy.
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Post by: skeaterbait on September 15, 2018, 04:19:41 PM
I knew you couldnt resist Skeats...lol what length ? looks good !
Thanks. It's 60", I still have some spot to work out of it, I just have to make myself not rush it or settle.
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 15, 2018, 04:46:19 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on September 15, 2018, 05:36:07 PM
I have thought about doing some accents on the handles but I have a question about that. How far away from the back of the handle should I keep the accents? Is a 1/4" enough or should I be farther than that? Does it really matter since they will be a composite? For now I will will just cut a nice arc on the swing jig and insert some inlays.
Post by: Buemaker on September 15, 2018, 06:03:37 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 15, 2018, 06:56:48 PM
Pronounced Ma-dack-ie
Post by: wood carver 2 on September 15, 2018, 07:08:55 PM
I spent a couple of hours touching up my broadheads. Pretty soon we'll be visiting with Bullwinkle. :)
Dave.
Post by: C. Johnson on September 16, 2018, 10:18:30 AM
Anyway, I finally decided to quit screwing around with the cheap, plastic Grayling fletching jig and upgrade to a Bitzenburger. I bought right, left, and straight clamps as well as the nock receivers for each.
I put this together to house it all in one convenient location.
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Post by: C. Johnson on September 16, 2018, 10:19:17 AM
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Post by: Tim Y on September 16, 2018, 03:09:43 PM
I started this morning to cut these poles down...but it's time for me to watch football with the wife.
I could use some guidance since I have never processed the full boo pole before. I intend to use the joiner and then a belt sander to flatten the rest of the way.
Post by: Flem on September 16, 2018, 04:00:13 PM
Post by: Tim Y on September 16, 2018, 09:34:14 PM
I ordered what Roy told me to...kiln dried Madake bamboo, pronounced Ma-dack-ie. 3.5" X 6'.
The shop is amazing! I thank my lucky stars for this woodworking club. Some twenty five or so years ago a few woodworking hobbyists got the idea to pool their resources...now with a hundred and fifty members we have one hell of a nice shop.
I'm the only one attempting to make archery bows, but as I do other are getting interested.
It would be cool if woodworkers in others cities did the same, rent a building, pay regular dues and figure out how to best spend their moneys to build a shared super shops.
Post by: Shredd on September 20, 2018, 03:35:03 PM
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Post by: BMorv on September 20, 2018, 03:57:09 PM
Tim, I missed your post, but it looks like you figured it out just fine. I process mine the exact way you mentioned.
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Post by: Wolftrail on September 20, 2018, 06:57:30 PM
Finally finished up these bows that I am making for a friend... He is gonna pick one of them... The two bows are Sheoak, Paduak, Leopard Wood and Wenge... The other is Sheoak and Wenge... They are a light 42#, a heavy 42# and a heavy 38#...
Those bows are true eye candy. 42# would work for me just fine :bigsmyl:.
Post by: Bvas on September 20, 2018, 08:59:24 PM
So what did you end up using for grain filler?
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Post by: Shredd on September 20, 2018, 11:55:06 PM
What I don't like is the Aqua Coat Grain Filler... You need three coats and if you don't sand it all the way off it discolors the wood when you put your finish coats on...
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Post by: Tim Y on September 28, 2018, 11:50:57 AM
Nice woodworking on those risers and tips. Three bows, that's impressive. I'm struggling with finding time to work on the just one. And now deer season has come along.
Post by: Shredd on September 28, 2018, 07:55:40 PM
Got a new Design in the works... It may be hard to see the lines on the paper... But, the riser will be about 3/16" more forward, angle at the fades will be 3 degrees less, mid limb will be about a 1/4" forward and the tips will be about 3/4" more forward compared to my current design...
When you add all this up, it should see a greater gain in performance... My current design is averaging 182-184 fps... With this new design I am hoping to get close to knocking on 190's door... Hell if I can get over 185fps consistently I will be a happy camper...
Who am I BS-ing ?? I'll never be happy... If I was hitting 200 I would want 205... :biglaugh:
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Post by: skeaterbait on October 18, 2018, 10:02:22 PM
Nice fire, some G L wine ……... :o
MD 20/20?
Post by: C. Johnson on October 19, 2018, 09:38:01 AM
Nice fire, some G L wine ……... :o
MD 20/20?
Mad Dog? I'm getting a headache just thinking about it. You're reminding me of my misspent youth..... ;)
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That Kennym on top?
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Post by: Eric Krewson on October 20, 2018, 09:27:09 AM
Without the constant alcohol driven munchies I lost down from 205 to 168 and held that weight for a long time. Age and gluttony has me back up to 185 but I have held that weight for 10 years or so.
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 20, 2018, 09:51:11 AM
My BP already went from 145/80 to 126/60.
That's good for being 70 years old.
Post by: Eric Krewson on October 20, 2018, 11:01:24 AM
I am 70 as well, turn 71 on Nov 7th.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on October 20, 2018, 03:17:20 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 20, 2018, 04:39:23 PM
Roy, is that a bow I see burning in that fire? ;)
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 20, 2018, 06:52:32 PM
LOL
Post by: Flem on October 21, 2018, 10:10:02 AM
What's the crankshaft from?92' Toyota 3VZE
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Post by: Bvas on October 21, 2018, 08:38:08 PM
Not to complicate such a simple design, but many you could add a little bump out to make it easier to move with a gloved bow hand.
Post by: Dannon on October 21, 2018, 09:21:41 PM
Post by: BMorv on October 22, 2018, 10:06:15 AM
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Testing out a forward handle all wood tri lam after seeing all of the discussion here....
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Post by: Forwardhandle on October 22, 2018, 10:12:08 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 22, 2018, 02:31:06 PM
But how are you gonna shape the backside of the grip?
Ya gonna glue on another piece on the belly side?
Post by: monterey on October 22, 2018, 02:56:55 PM
Just some mundane chores today. I'm converting one of my rubber band forms to a topless hose form and doing a dry run at the same time.
The material in the form is for an ASL for my cousin. This form builds a somewhat nontraditional ASL that has a lot of pyramid features to it.
Glue up this week.
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Post by: BMorv on October 22, 2018, 03:13:50 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 22, 2018, 03:31:03 PM
Post by: monterey on October 22, 2018, 04:23:53 PM
Here's how it looked before.
I also knocked the softwood dowels out and replaced them with hardwood.
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 22, 2018, 04:44:24 PM
Post by: monterey on October 22, 2018, 08:28:07 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 23, 2018, 05:16:56 AM
I haven't made that perfect bow yet...
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 23, 2018, 08:03:36 AM
Post by: Shredd on October 23, 2018, 10:08:53 AM
I haven't made that perfect bow yet...
I can see that... :laughing:
Truth said, me either... ;)
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 23, 2018, 10:17:01 AM
:laughing: :thumbsup:
Post by: monterey on October 23, 2018, 02:55:09 PM
Got a few designs down pat but there's always that new idea!
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 23, 2018, 06:59:27 PM
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Post by: monterey on October 25, 2018, 01:49:49 AM
Today I laid the bow up in the newly converted topless form.
It seemed to go well. Tomorrow will tell the tale.
A couple things I've learned about this method. The more dowels used the better is the tie down. This 72" form has 41 hardwood dowels. Also, it is essential to exhaust all of the air in the hose before tie down and, the hose needs to be kept absolutely centered on the form.
The Paracord was used again for the tie down and while I'm sure the mule tape is excellent for this, the Paracord is completely adequate. It showed no signs of failure or stress. Ditto for the hardwood dowels. There were no groans or cracking sounds. The cord needs to be wrapped around the dowels tight up against the side of the form.
Once again, the zip ties proved to be an excellent system for retaining the lay up while fastening the hose down. However, the same thing could easily be accomplished with heavy string wrapped around the dowels.
The hose was aired up in small increments to a final 75# for curing.
Couple pictures.
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Post by: Forwardhandle on October 25, 2018, 04:15:06 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 25, 2018, 05:37:28 AM
That form looks pretty cool too..
Post by: BMorv on October 25, 2018, 09:28:19 AM
Post by: monterey on October 25, 2018, 04:10:55 PM
Post by: monterey on October 25, 2018, 04:47:56 PM
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There was a little "oopsy". I laid the pressure strips on top of the glass before wrapping the paper around. :o
Thought I might have to grind it off but was able to get a knife blade under the strips and pop them off. Pressure strips are in poor shape but I have a whole new idea for them anyway. :laugh:
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Post by: Crooked Stic on October 25, 2018, 10:01:38 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on October 26, 2018, 07:52:05 AM
Post by: C. Johnson on October 26, 2018, 08:22:19 AM
For pressure strips I use the rubber glue on base board. Bandsaw it to width.
1/8" or 3/16" red rubber gasket material works even better. It comes in a roll, 36" wide. Most plumbing wholesalers sell it by the square foot. Buy 3 square feet and cut to size as needed.
For me, the gasket material seems to be tougher and holds up to the temperature better than the vinyl cove base (glue on base board) does.
Post by: monterey on October 26, 2018, 09:46:03 AM
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Post by: wood carver 2 on October 28, 2018, 12:34:47 PM
Dave.
Post by: BMorv on October 29, 2018, 02:32:46 PM
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Rough profile cut out with the bandsaw
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Post by: Forwardhandle on October 29, 2018, 04:07:28 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 29, 2018, 04:47:02 PM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Bvas on October 29, 2018, 05:39:11 PM
What kind of wood ya use?
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 29, 2018, 05:46:56 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on October 30, 2018, 04:10:51 AM
Post by: Shredd on October 30, 2018, 08:30:45 AM
Post by: Eric Krewson on October 30, 2018, 08:49:06 AM
Post by: BMorv on October 30, 2018, 09:49:30 AM
Thanks guys. I hope you like it Kenny since you made the osage and maple for me...
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 30, 2018, 10:32:12 AM
That ole bugger makes me make my own lams...
WTH?
Post by: BMorv on October 30, 2018, 10:44:56 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 30, 2018, 10:57:28 AM
for a day or 2:)
:laughing:
Post by: kennym on October 30, 2018, 12:20:18 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 30, 2018, 06:37:36 PM
LOL
:laughing: :wavey:
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 01, 2018, 07:45:24 AM
Jerry tillering a tri lam.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3oCJSHDGwc
Kenny glueing up a riser.
I cut 4 matching lams out of some 8 year old osage.
Need to get them reduced to size now.
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 02, 2018, 04:55:24 PM
Excellent Osage..
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Post by: Crooked Stic on November 02, 2018, 08:26:08 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on November 03, 2018, 03:37:41 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 03, 2018, 03:40:22 PM
Dave's yew bow.
Yew at 28".
Jerry's trilam.
Grinding core lams from nice Osage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh64PirorD0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YROaRoXTqk8
And I did preventive maintenance on the band saw and drum sander.
Replaced the guide bearings on the saw and cleaned and oiled the drum sander.
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 03, 2018, 06:38:16 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 03, 2018, 06:54:12 PM
There aren't any of those spring lock things on my drum.
I have no problems with it.
But it's all I've ever had..
How did you convert yours, Mike?
Post by: Bvas on November 03, 2018, 07:19:52 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 04, 2018, 06:24:53 AM
October through April:)
I normally don't make bows through the summer, too much else to do..
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 04, 2018, 06:47:22 AM
. I got it less than .002 side to side. Just flip the lam on the last passes to take care of that. I find it is more consistent.
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 04, 2018, 07:01:16 AM
I really don't have any complaints with the job the hook and loop paper does for what I need.
I only replace the paper once a year.
With me making all wood lam bows, my tolerances aren't nearly as critical as you guys making glass bows and getting the stack correct.
Besides them .025, .032, etc thing a mah jigs just mess me up.
Just ask ole Sister McKenzie:)
:laughing:
Post by: Buemaker on November 06, 2018, 06:32:06 PM
Just trying if Bucket is still working. War points from Viking age.
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Post by: Buemaker on November 10, 2018, 12:32:02 PM
Glued up a trilam, it is kind of a save, I had made one with bamboo back, Bubinga power lam, elm core and a hardwood that I thought could take the compression. It did not and developed compression cracks. I managed to grind off the belly lam. Today I ground a Lignostone lam on the new tape sled and glued it together, we will see tomorrow if it turned out okay.
Here it is with zipties and clamps, zipties work very well to prevent side slipping.
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 10, 2018, 03:32:23 PM
Post by: Buemaker on November 11, 2018, 10:55:18 AM
Zipties and clamps removed and stave cleaned up, glueline looks good
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Post by: Buemaker on November 12, 2018, 04:02:11 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 12, 2018, 04:22:24 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on November 12, 2018, 05:07:16 AM
The link below tells ya how, it's Robs second post down.
http://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=160865.0
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Post by: Buemaker on November 12, 2018, 06:21:45 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 12, 2018, 06:41:40 AM
This one is Osage belly, yew core, backed with boo.
Actually I messed up on this one.
I normally make symmetrical bows but decided to try an asymmetrical bow.
I should have placed this 12" riser centered on the 4" grip area, but had a brain fart and placed the riser centered on the bow like I always do.
That's why the riser is longer on the top.
I almost quit working on it, but figured what the heck may as well finish it.
Might send it to KennyM for Xmas:)
Post by: Buemaker on November 12, 2018, 09:14:48 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 12, 2018, 09:25:38 AM
LOL
Post by: Buemaker on November 12, 2018, 09:41:54 AM
Post by: BMorv on November 12, 2018, 09:44:19 AM
Nice Roy. I think with your riser length you have room to play with...probably never notice that it's off now that's it's tillered.
Post by: BMorv on November 12, 2018, 09:51:46 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 12, 2018, 10:23:17 AM
Thanks, Mr.Ben...
Actually it kinda grew on me.
Different, but I won't do it that way again...
Your bow looks sweet too.
Post by: Buemaker on November 12, 2018, 11:36:20 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 12, 2018, 02:57:17 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 12, 2018, 03:03:26 PM
It's 43# @ 24", going to 29 inches, 1/8th negative tiller.
Osage belly, yew core, backed with boo.
Riser is Osage and the thin paduka lam is from Ole Bue..
Post by: Shredd on November 12, 2018, 06:30:06 PM
After the job was done today I have a left-over sheet of cabinet grade 3/4" plywood... It is very straight... Are you thinking what I am thinking??
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 13, 2018, 04:57:07 AM
:laughing:
Post by: BMorv on November 13, 2018, 09:54:37 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 13, 2018, 10:44:01 AM
Post by: Shredd on November 13, 2018, 06:02:51 PM
Yer gonna make some shelves for your shop?
:laughing:
I would but I got no more room... :cheesy: If I make a new form I don't even know where I would put it...
If I do I think I will either make a Hybrid with a good amount of curve at the tips or a Pigmy...
Pretty rad profile there Morv... How's she shoot??
Post by: BMorv on November 14, 2018, 09:29:22 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 15, 2018, 07:12:35 AM
Osage belly, yew core, backed with boo.
64", 49# @ 28 inches, 1/8th negative tiller.
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 15, 2018, 07:54:01 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on November 16, 2018, 01:26:54 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 16, 2018, 05:32:24 AM
Post by: kennym on November 16, 2018, 11:30:22 AM
Post by: monterey on November 16, 2018, 12:52:01 PM
I put the final touches on an ASL that I built for my cousin. It came out pretty good but I'm not sure about the bamboo under the clear glass (grass under gwass?) I thought it would be a little more dramatic. Oh well, thanksgiving dinner next week so that should catch up on the drama! ;)
68" NTN, 40# @28" Black glass back, Maple cores, bamboo under Clear Bear Paw glass on the belly, osage riser.
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Post by: kennym on November 16, 2018, 12:58:57 PM
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Post by: monterey on November 16, 2018, 02:01:49 PM
I'm going to put some ipe under there next time around.
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 16, 2018, 03:31:52 PM
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Post by: BMorv on November 16, 2018, 03:51:14 PM
Going hit the woods myself....
Post by: Wolftrail on November 16, 2018, 07:36:32 PM
Post by: monterey on November 16, 2018, 09:14:25 PM
I'm all done with big game hunting for this year. Kinda makes me jealous seeing all these hunting pictures.
Post by: bigbob2 on November 16, 2018, 10:49:05 PM
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Post by: Buemaker on November 18, 2018, 10:01:30 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 18, 2018, 11:22:34 AM
Then some in the outer 3rds of both limbs.
Seems a lot of the bend is just outside of those short lines I drew above it.
Do you have a gizmo?
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Post by: Crooked Stic on November 18, 2018, 11:57:33 AM
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Post by: BMorv on November 19, 2018, 10:15:20 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 19, 2018, 10:26:47 AM
Bending too much at both circles.
So scrape where the 4 lines are, but actually only where the gizmo marks the limbs..
10 scrapes and sand, then pull 30 times on tree and gizmo again.
Repeat till the gizmo lines quit showing up.
The last 8 inches of limbs should be straighter.
Post by: Buemaker on November 19, 2018, 02:11:28 PM
The tiller is the same on both limbs at end of fades and at 13 and 14 inches from center so I leave it as it is.
I also mapped it at 20 inches draw and the limbs are dead alike which is rather seldom in an all wood bow. You usually only achieve that with a glass bow. With mapping I mean that you place the bow on a 20 inch long stick and lay it flat on a long paper on the floor, draw a pencil line along both limbs( in this case I used the belly) where there is a straight lamination. Then flip the bow over and If the lines corresponds the limbs are bending the same. The theory is that both limbs will slam home at the same time, reducing hand shock.I use this mostly when making glass bows.
If one limb had been stronger than the other i would have used that as up on the bow since arrow is not shot from center of the bow.
How do you think it bends now?
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Post by: Roy from Pa on November 19, 2018, 04:38:58 PM
I guess it's ok..
If that's the best ya can do...
:laughing:
Looks real nice, Bue..
Your mapping equals the same results I get from equal limb timing and the pull rope coming straight down the line on the wall..
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 19, 2018, 06:25:52 PM
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Post by: monterey on November 19, 2018, 06:50:19 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 19, 2018, 07:10:26 PM
Brighter and use less electric.
Post by: Buemaker on November 20, 2018, 03:41:46 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 20, 2018, 06:42:58 AM
Can use the saved electric for the pace maker. :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 20, 2018, 07:05:11 AM
They are 8 feet long.
I got 4 of them off the big auction site for $84.00 delivered.
They are about 40% brighter than the 8 foot fluorescent lights were.
These are 6,500 K's.
Got the idea off Eric Krewson.
Post by: kennym on November 20, 2018, 07:34:53 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 20, 2018, 09:08:52 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 24, 2018, 09:47:44 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 24, 2018, 10:05:02 AM
Teach her to fish and shoot bows:)
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Anniversary by the pond:)
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 24, 2018, 10:30:42 AM
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Post by: Flem on November 26, 2018, 03:22:27 PM
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Post by: Shredd on November 30, 2018, 07:54:04 PM
Making some pigeon holes for Glass, Scarfed lams and Prepped lams for the next glue-up... Tired of not having a place for these things...
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Post by: fujimo on December 01, 2018, 12:47:29 AM
Ligna, thats exactly what i plan to do. we make a lot of sawdust, and i plan to build a sawdust burner, in a 10x10 shack, with insulated pipes running underground to the shop. and a small slow moving fan forcing the warm air down the pipe, with cold air coming in from the opposite end of the shop.
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 01, 2018, 08:16:29 AM
:laughing:
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Post by: Crooked Stic on December 01, 2018, 01:54:37 PM
Post by: Shredd on December 01, 2018, 02:56:13 PM
Stic... It is 1/8" pressboard... For lack of better names... I don't know what you call it... Pegboard without the holes...
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 01, 2018, 03:51:30 PM
This one is Osage belly, Osage core lam, and boo backed.
Should be a snappy bow.
Post by: Bvas on December 01, 2018, 04:56:04 PM
You quit drinking and turned into a bow building machine :archer2:
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 01, 2018, 05:23:12 PM
2.5 months now:)
Post by: fujimo on December 01, 2018, 06:24:44 PM
cant wait to hear how the BOO! bow turns out.
my trilams here are my prized possessions :goldtooth:
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 02, 2018, 07:06:20 PM
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Post by: Asummerlin on December 02, 2018, 09:21:24 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 04, 2018, 06:43:58 AM
Denny starting on a yew selfbow.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 04, 2018, 06:47:37 AM
Kenny working on a trilam.
Jerry laying out a Z splice.
Jerry getting an Osage belly lam to 1/4" thickness.
He whacked his thumb on the bandsaw, hence the bandaid and blue tape.. LOL
Everyone busy, I'm running lams through the drum sander.
Post by: Pat B on December 04, 2018, 11:13:18 AM
Post by: Flem on December 04, 2018, 11:26:44 AM
Still trying find the Yew in those pics.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 04, 2018, 12:03:26 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 05, 2018, 10:46:17 AM
I'm starting to get a inferiority complex looking at all the organized shops you all inhabit :notworthy:You might feel better if you saw my shop. :)
Dave.
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Post by: Forwardhandle on December 06, 2018, 02:02:31 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 06, 2018, 02:28:25 PM
Use push blocks.
Post by: Shredd on December 06, 2018, 08:42:38 PM
Hey Roy... Where did you get the bandsaw guide on your (looks like) 14" bandsaw... Mine broke a while back and the replacement one I bought does not exactly fit right... Can you get it with blocks also...
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 06, 2018, 09:15:57 PM
Just seen Amazon has some.
But do a search for Carter guides and go from there.
They have blocks too.
Post by: Shredd on December 06, 2018, 09:24:04 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 06, 2018, 09:44:15 PM
Check your PM.
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Post by: Bvas on December 08, 2018, 05:57:15 PM
Shredd, I may be looking at things wrong, but is that fence on the wrong side of the blade :dunno:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 08, 2018, 07:55:58 PM
LOL
Post by: Bvas on December 08, 2018, 08:10:31 PM
Brad I’m in the same boat!! Deer are calling my name til Jan 15They’re calling me til Feb 3 :biglaugh:
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Post by: kennym on December 09, 2018, 12:07:43 PM
Nice one !! :thumbsup:
Post by: Shredd on December 09, 2018, 03:02:49 PM
Just now seen the bandsaw pic Shredd seen it right off thinking now I got to see this work :dunno:
Sure.... Now you say something.... :saywhat: :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 09, 2018, 04:47:48 PM
:laughing:
Shreddy, I thought it was an left handed bandsaw...
Post by: Dannon on December 09, 2018, 06:31:41 PM
Finished up my 3 piece longbow form this evening.
Post by: Shredd on December 10, 2018, 12:50:41 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 11, 2018, 06:59:12 AM
Told her "2", Heller Black Master farrier rasps.
$40 a pop but they are supposed to be excellent rasps.
Then I'll send the other 2 out for sharpening service, but we gotta have rasps in the shop.
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 15, 2018, 02:35:03 PM
17 of the dirty buggers.
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Post by: Crooked Stic on December 16, 2018, 07:44:29 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 17, 2018, 06:24:24 PM
I like Dewalt tools.
Post by: Bvas on December 17, 2018, 06:45:43 PM
Did ya walk in and say I’ll take one of everything??
Post by: kennym on December 17, 2018, 07:29:42 PM
So got on the big auction site and got 3 more tools, a big hard case on wheels and one more battery for $20 more delivered to the door...
Post by: skeaterbait on December 21, 2018, 08:37:21 PM
:bigsmyl:
Post by: Garman on December 21, 2018, 08:45:46 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 21, 2018, 08:54:34 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 21, 2018, 08:54:47 PM
Congrats dude..
Post by: skeaterbait on December 21, 2018, 09:19:49 PM
Post by: Bvas on December 21, 2018, 09:31:26 PM
7lbs 4 oz and perfect.Then he must look nothing like you. :biglaugh:
:bigsmyl:
Congrats!
Post by: skeaterbait on December 21, 2018, 09:32:48 PM
7lbs 4 oz and perfect.Then he must look nothing like you. :biglaugh:
:bigsmyl:
Congrats!
And that is truly a blessing from God :thumbsup:
Post by: Shredd on December 21, 2018, 10:57:19 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 22, 2018, 06:32:58 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on December 22, 2018, 07:08:35 AM
Lonnie, what's his name?
Wesley Thomas Stapp Jr.
Post by: kennym on December 22, 2018, 07:28:45 AM
Got him one of them horned hats yet? :bigsmyl:
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 22, 2018, 07:36:36 AM
Ya he needs one of them hats:)
Post by: skeaterbait on December 22, 2018, 08:34:39 AM
So for my sons family we now have "Sassy Pants", "Little Bit" and "Chops"
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 22, 2018, 08:43:48 AM
What's your nickname?
I could think of a few...
LOL
Post by: skeaterbait on December 22, 2018, 08:58:18 AM
I never really had one until a few years ago my buddy stuck me with Skeaterbait.
Post by: canopyboy on December 22, 2018, 09:49:49 AM
I had planned to go hunting this morning, but listening to the winds howl as I was sharpening some new broadheads about 0530 I started to think I may sit it out and get some stuff done. Then came a beautiful sunrise and the winds died right down (opposite of normal.) So I'm sitting here drinking my coffee and thinking of what might have been. Of course there's tomorrow morning!
You know, I haven't worked on a bow in 6 months. But cleaning up my shop I've come across a few blanks and staves that may get some attention in the next week or two. It's a good time of year to slow down and feel some limbs taking shape under my fingers.
Update: Finally got my first squirrel of the season after seeing one in the backyard and making the "stalk." Longbow at 19 yards. This bow has killed practically everything except a deer...makes me wonder if anyone has killed one with one of the other bows I've made or if I somehow build in anti-deer karma?
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 22, 2018, 02:33:10 PM
Got a new teflon coated skillet and didn't have a wooden fork.
Hope she likes it cause I don't wanna haft to wear it in a delicate spot:)
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Post by: Forwardhandle on December 22, 2018, 02:48:46 PM
Post by: Flem on December 22, 2018, 03:07:43 PM
Nice fork Roy, reminds me of those big Polynesian fork and spoon sets people used to hang on their walls in the 60'
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 22, 2018, 03:44:23 PM
It's only about 11 inches long.
Post by: Bvas on December 22, 2018, 06:19:04 PM
Hope it don’t blow on ya :laughing:
Post by: kennym on December 22, 2018, 07:54:43 PM
Nice job bud! :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 22, 2018, 07:57:27 PM
:laughing:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 25, 2018, 07:38:08 AM
Ya baby.
Thanks Mrs. Santa
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 25, 2018, 09:08:00 AM
:laughing:
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Post by: Possum Head on December 29, 2018, 10:17:22 AM
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Post by: skeaterbait on December 29, 2018, 11:17:17 AM
Finally broke down and built a Flemish string jig. I figure while continuing my self bow endeavors I’ll always need new strings. A good many string making tutorials are ok but some poor concerning explanations. Does the center row (adjustable) represent bow or string length?
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I struggled for years with getting my string lengths right, to the point of I was ready to use my jig for fire fodder. Then I watched the video from Bodnik, the young lady does a stellar job in explaining every step in detail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C07evRZT_PQ
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 29, 2018, 11:17:26 AM
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Does the center row (adjustable) represent bow or string length?
What I do is measure my bows length, "string groove to string groove", and through practice making strings, I changed those
numbers to coincide with the holes down the middle and what I measured on the bow grooves.
Not everyone twists up strings the same tightness, just the way we are.
So if I were you Howard, I would measure the bow from groove to groove and make a couple strings.
See if they are too long or too short for your bow.
Then adjust your post longer or shorter and make another string.
It will take a while but you will get the hang of it.
ANOTHER BIGGIE IS...
After you form your first loop and before you form your second loop.
Place the first loop over a post of some sort and stretch the string out snug.
Seperate the two bundles a couple inches and you will notice the strands are twisted a little bit.
That comes from forming the first loop.
Now hold both of those strands, but do back twists in one of them at a time.
After a few twists look at the strands and see if they are laying fairly straight, if not do more twists till they are straight.
Shouldn't take more than 5 or 6 twists to get them straight.
Then keep twisting in the same direction as you were and do 20 more twists.
If you don't do this, your string will end up looking like a bull rope.
When done and on the bow, you want the string to look like a nice round pipe.
Hope that makes sense.
Post by: skeaterbait on December 29, 2018, 11:19:22 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 29, 2018, 11:43:55 AM
Watch that video and apply it.
If ya have any questions just ask us or pm me.
It will take you a few strings and trial and error but it's not hard at all.
Post by: Buemaker on December 29, 2018, 11:56:38 AM
About to put together a recurve limb, Bjørn glass, Zebrano lams, Stabil-kore and Bloodwood wedge. The Bjørn glass comes sanded on both sides and have always been very clear, but you do not see the final result before the finish is on.
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 29, 2018, 12:18:23 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 29, 2018, 03:10:45 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: Shredd on December 29, 2018, 05:28:43 PM
Post by: Flem on December 29, 2018, 05:43:22 PM
Makes a guy want to get curvy.
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 29, 2018, 05:58:14 PM
Post by: bow loving man on December 29, 2018, 06:02:26 PM
Post by: Bvas on December 29, 2018, 07:29:00 PM
I’d post up some pics, but it’s her NASP bow.
Post by: kennym on December 29, 2018, 08:59:45 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 29, 2018, 09:12:35 PM
Post by: Shredd on December 29, 2018, 09:26:11 PM
Sorry to hear that you did not hit higher numbers... Don't always come on the first try... At that speed it has potential...
Would like to see some pics, unstrung, strung and at 28"...
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 30, 2018, 07:02:02 AM
Pretty warm too, 31 degrees:)
Post by: skeaterbait on December 30, 2018, 07:35:40 AM
Heading out for a 30 target 3D shoot here shortly.
Pretty warm too, 31 degrees:)
That sounds fun, enjoy. I wish the midwest had as much interest in trad archery as the eastern states, we only get the mild weather wheelie stuff out here (not that I haven't had my years in that).
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 30, 2018, 08:32:04 AM
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Post by: kennym on December 30, 2018, 11:49:48 AM
Post by: Shredd on December 30, 2018, 02:35:53 PM
I rough sanded a new bow today... Came out Even tiller... :goldtooth:
:shaka: ---- Only a Bowyer Knows the Feeling --- :shaka:
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