Post by: kennym on September 13, 2018, 12:49:11 PM
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Post by: Bvas on September 13, 2018, 02:28:26 PM
What ya got goin on there.....some hickory lams?
Post by: kennym on September 13, 2018, 02:43:13 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 13, 2018, 03:50:28 PM
Post by: Fishinglink on September 13, 2018, 05:19:24 PM
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Post by: kennym on September 13, 2018, 05:58:54 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on September 13, 2018, 06:21:08 PM
Post by: kennym on September 13, 2018, 06:37:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 14, 2018, 05:15:30 AM
Post by: kennym on September 14, 2018, 06:07:56 PM
Post by: Fishinglink on September 27, 2018, 09:02:22 PM
Atleast I have some salmon to chase this weekend so it’ll take my mind off of it. Pics as soon as I get it. Thanks again Kenny for doing this giveaway. You have gained a customer for life.
Cody
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Post by: kennym on September 27, 2018, 10:29:42 PM
Lots of new stuff goin on, gonna be a grandpa for the first time in November.... :bigsmyl:
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 28, 2018, 04:22:03 AM
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Post by: skeaterbait on September 28, 2018, 11:46:57 AM
Thank you for being patient with me Cody!!
Lots of new stuff goin on, gonna be a grandpa for the first time in November.... :bigsmyl:
Grandbabies is awesome!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Crittergetter on September 28, 2018, 06:39:17 PM
Thank you for being patient with me Cody!!
Lots of new stuff goin on, gonna be a grandpa for the first time in November.... :bigsmyl:
Get ready Kenny! Grand kids are awesome!!!!
Congrats buddy!!
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 28, 2018, 06:55:37 PM
:thumbsup: :laughing:
Post by: Bvas on September 28, 2018, 07:50:23 PM
Ya gonna name him after Uncle Roy?Who in their right mind is gonna name their kid “grumpy old fart”?
:thumbsup: :laughing:
Post by: skeaterbait on September 28, 2018, 09:50:07 PM
Ya gonna name him after Uncle Roy?Who in their right mind is gonna name their kid “grumpy old fart”?
:thumbsup: :laughing:
:biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Post by: kennym on September 28, 2018, 10:40:10 PM
Its a her anyway Roy...
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 29, 2018, 04:24:53 AM
:biglaugh:
Post by: skeaterbait on September 29, 2018, 07:05:26 AM
:laughing:
Its a her anyway Roy...
Royeena??
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 29, 2018, 07:24:44 AM
LOL
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Post by: Fishinglink on October 01, 2018, 08:17:50 PM
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It’s here. Got the edges broke over and the overlays blended most of the way. Radiused the arrow shelf to sight window and got the shelf close to how I want it. Gonna work the grip some tomorrow. Tips sit about 1.5” forward of the back of the bow. The bow feels very balanced. Not sure what the stack is but if I recall it’s right about 45#@29” right now. Kenny will have to say if there is super lam or power lam because I can’t tell.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on October 01, 2018, 08:54:25 PM
You go Cody..
:thumbsup:
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Post by: kennym on October 02, 2018, 09:15:47 PM
As a rule , the grip area is 1" wide and 1 .75 " deep at the throat. That is where I start and then make the grip feel right to me. That is a plus of building your own, you can make it fit your hand!! :thumbsup:
Post by: Fishinglink on October 02, 2018, 09:26:53 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on October 03, 2018, 08:34:58 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 03, 2018, 08:48:21 AM
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That little knot looks neat in the grip there.
Yup, kinda looks like the one ole Kenny has on the side of his head...
:laughing:
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 03, 2018, 10:07:23 AM
Post by: Fishinglink on October 03, 2018, 11:36:00 AM
Looks great nothing like yellow wood what are you going to finish it with ?
Plastidip black. Guy at Lowe’s said it was the best bow finish out there. Flexible, tough and easy to redo if needed. LOL!!?!? 🤪
Debating using varathane or maybe a hand rubbed oil.
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Post by: Crooked Stic on October 03, 2018, 01:14:51 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 03, 2018, 01:23:09 PM
Post by: Fishinglink on October 03, 2018, 06:06:05 PM
1- what is the wrap on the grip of the pictured bow?
2- what do you mean by sealer and will it work as a finish for the glass?
Also check out where this knot ended up on my hickory selfbow I made last year. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181003/7ae09d2056df23842c387d784a7fc7c6.jpg)
Had no idea it was there when we glued up the handle. Unfortunately this happened two weeks before the season opened. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181003/71dbc7e3678893a760330964205e21a7.jpg)
But she looked good.
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Cody
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Post by: Forwardhandle on October 04, 2018, 04:21:10 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 04, 2018, 04:35:28 AM
Damn Cody, that looked good too.
I've had the same thing happen more than once.
Post by: Fishinglink on October 05, 2018, 05:46:31 PM
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Post by: Fishinglink on October 06, 2018, 05:39:02 PM
Got nocks cut today. String angle looks good at 29-29 1/2” draw. Gotta decide how I’m gonna shape the tips. Thinking tear drop. Grip feels good right now. Gotta serve the string and should be shooting tomorrow. Barring some minor tweaking she should be ready for final sanding after shoot in.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on October 06, 2018, 06:51:04 PM
Warn us before ya post porn pictures..
LOL
Looks nice, Cody..
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 07, 2018, 04:23:13 AM
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Post by: Fishinglink on October 07, 2018, 09:29:39 AM
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I mean c’mon the expert at Home Depot recommended it also. Who am I to argue?
In all seriousness though. I have thought about plastidip’s clear coat just not for this bow. Or use the black as a temporary limb cover if a bow is too bright.
Gonna go to woodcraft today and check out their oils. Even thought about my brother’s homemade cutting board wax 50/50 beeswax and paraffin.
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Post by: Forwardhandle on October 07, 2018, 10:20:45 AM
Post by: Fishinglink on October 07, 2018, 10:39:14 AM
Just for clarity the plastidip will not be touching this bow and more than likely never touch any bow I own.
I want to try thunderbird but I’m not setup for it yet. Also the 2 part epoxy dissolved in acetone for a finish but not brave enough. I’m still early in this hobby so many years to experiment.
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Post by: Fishinglink on October 07, 2018, 02:11:54 PM
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Post by: kennym on October 07, 2018, 02:48:44 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 07, 2018, 03:24:36 PM
:laughing:
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Post by: kennym on October 15, 2018, 07:20:02 AM
Post by: Fishinglink on October 15, 2018, 12:30:57 PM
That said the 60 is nimble and quick to point. It feels like an extension of my arm. Without a chrono I have zero factual data but it sure seems fast even with heavy arrows.
When it comes to a favorite well, I can’t decide. The curves on both are lookers. They both shoot great. My only apples to apples comparison that I’ve noticed is, with the same arrows and string build, the 60 has noticeably less hand shock.
Kenny you build a damn good bow for a very reasonable price. Both designs are winners.
Cody
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Post by: kennym on October 15, 2018, 12:50:29 PM
The 66" may need a longer riser ...
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 15, 2018, 05:12:29 PM
Post by: Fishinglink on October 15, 2018, 08:41:39 PM
Kenny- I have limited experience so I trust your judgement however isn’t running a superlam similar to running a longer riser? I was more of the weight school of thought. I was thinking a slightly heavier riser wood would soak it up.
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Post by: kennym on October 15, 2018, 08:54:03 PM
And a heavier riser would help too.
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 15, 2018, 10:11:39 PM
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Post by: Fishinglink on October 15, 2018, 10:15:20 PM
The 60 That I built has hardly any shock. I would think this design to 66 in. would need 18 in. riser keeping the working limb shorter.
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The 66” is Kenny’s other design. The 60”FHLB has little to no shock. Sorry for any confusion.
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Post by: Forwardhandle on October 16, 2018, 04:24:36 AM
Post by: Fishinglink on October 16, 2018, 05:43:20 PM
https://www.comptontraditionalbowhunters.com/events
Also sorry I got distracted and just remembered to add pics.
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Got it scaled last night and hit 45# on the money. Super happy and ready to hit the woods. Thanks for everything Kenny.
Cody
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