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Title: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Mad Max on May 21, 2020, 08:11:25 PM
So I made this bow in 2017 and finished in 2018
62" NTN 50#@28"/60#@32--Bulbous Handle--9" of reflex---Narrow as a R/D bow---.002 taper 1.4 at widest point .500 at nocks---riser and power lam 23.75" long, arrow rest is 2" from center off the finger rest, 1/4" positive tiller--
(https://i.imgur.com/fQ2eGhn.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/4MYLL87.jpg?1)

28" draw
(https://i.imgur.com/MfQw5WW.jpg?1)

Caramel glass with black dry brush finish
(https://i.imgur.com/DVaBIo0.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/DbgLaqy.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/uUanjrs.jpg?1)
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bu Handlelbous
Post by: Mad Max on May 21, 2020, 08:13:13 PM
Cocobolo Dymond wood? from Rosewood
(https://i.imgur.com/44niSIr.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cZjcLSn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/VAOv52Y.jpg)

Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Pat B on May 21, 2020, 10:35:25 PM
That's a sweet looking bow, Mark. My kind of handle.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: 4 point on May 21, 2020, 10:45:54 PM
That bends nice!!!
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Shredd on May 21, 2020, 11:22:24 PM
You Da Man...  I am working on a bow just like that now...    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Buemaker on May 22, 2020, 02:31:21 AM
Some serious hooks there. I wonder what it would do if shot through a speedtester from a shooting machine with arrow 9 grains pr  pound bow weight?
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: KenH on May 22, 2020, 07:03:04 AM
My kinda bow!  Really nice to see someone making a one-piece recurve.  Love the handle (I would have made it shorter, but that's me), not to mention the whole dark look. 
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Mad Max on May 22, 2020, 08:34:00 AM
Quote from: KenH on May 22, 2020, 07:03:04 AM
My kinda bow!  Really nice to see someone making a one-piece recurve.  Love the handle (I would have made it shorter, but that's me), not to mention the whole dark look.

So you like the dark look???
I'v made them from 56" to 64"--I think I like 58" the most.
Thanks guy's
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Pat B on May 22, 2020, 09:24:39 AM
Looking at the full draw string angle you should be able to easily shorten the length which would increase performance.
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Mad Max on May 22, 2020, 02:38:38 PM
Pat
I basically made it to draw to 32", I think it will go more ;)
Thanks
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Pat B on May 22, 2020, 04:12:22 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Forwardhandle on May 22, 2020, 05:46:30 PM
Looks great  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: arachnid on May 28, 2020, 12:15:49 AM
I like the bend on that one bro!
And a very interesting limb shape (when unstrung).
Care to share some input on it?
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: KenH on May 28, 2020, 08:06:49 AM
Max -- heck yeah I like the Dark Look. 

32" draw?  You an orangutan?  :laughing:   Personally I'd like that bow 48" to 52" length  -- when you find the time, of course :biglaugh:   
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Mad Max on May 28, 2020, 09:44:14 AM
Quote from: KenH on May 28, 2020, 08:06:49 AM
Max -- heck yeah I like the Dark Look. 

32" draw?  You an orangutan?  :laughing:   Personally I'd like that bow 48" to 52" length  -- when you find the time, of course :biglaugh:

Sheepeater spirit Recurve
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Mad Max on May 28, 2020, 09:46:07 AM
Quote from: arachnid on May 28, 2020, 12:15:49 AM
I like the bend on that one bro!
And a very interesting limb shape (when unstrung).
Care to share some input on it?

What is it you want to know?
the hook is a 2" Radius, It's reflexed 9"
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: arachnid on May 28, 2020, 11:08:09 AM
Looks like it doesn't have any deflex- how does it effect the draw?
How's the FDC?
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Flem on May 28, 2020, 11:09:21 AM
I want to know how you string it :notworthy:
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Mad Max on May 28, 2020, 01:14:21 PM
Quote from: arachnid on May 28, 2020, 11:08:09 AM
Looks like it doesn't have any deflex- how does it effect the draw?
How's the FDC?

The power wedge (new word) is 3* deflexed

Fllem--It's not that hard you just have to no how to do it.
I use a recurve stringer, I put a piece of tape on the belly to hold one end in the belly grove, next you squint your eyes and sphincter muscle and pull like hell.
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Eric Krewson on May 28, 2020, 03:08:21 PM
Looks good
Title: Re: 62" Static Recurve Bulbous Handle
Post by: Flem on May 28, 2020, 05:50:31 PM
My sphincter clenched just thinking about it :scared: