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Title: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: John Krause on July 30, 2021, 11:48:24 PM

Good friend, Tony Potter is making me a dual shelf longbow. It will be 64 inches and low 50’s in weight. Both shelfs will be on the same side of the bow.

Riser is Chechen (a Mexican hardwood aka Poison Wood). Limbs are Bocote.

I’m a natural lefty ( left eyed) who switched to righty because of target panic. Been shooting righty for many years and very successful.  Always shot lefty once in a while.  Somehow at 64 years old TP went away. Killed a doe last  year lefty. Now I’m pretty good from both sides. Who woulda thunk it.  Here’s some pics

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: frank bullitt on July 31, 2021, 08:38:32 AM

A little Poison, I like that!
TP, the curse!!!
Good shootin to ya, Krause!

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: McDave on July 31, 2021, 09:55:54 AM

Interesting concept to put both shelves on the same side of the bow.  Didn't know that was possible. I wonder if it makes it tricky to get the tiller right for both right and left hand shooting?  I assume you have to have two nock points?

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: John Krause on July 31, 2021, 10:59:10 AM

I believe it will have a zero tiller. I do plan on two knocking points

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: ron w on July 31, 2021, 11:11:20 AM

I have 2 of that style, one by Steve Turay and one by the late Chad Holm !! Even tiller on both,  very easy to use and adapt !! Your is looking good .

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: dnovo on July 31, 2021, 11:19:56 AM

That’s cool. Make sure you post finished pics. I’ve thought about one like that for some time. Couple bowyers i e talked to aren’t interested in trying it.

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: ron w on July 31, 2021, 01:01:26 PM

Here’s my 2 Dualies

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: McDave on August 02, 2021, 09:27:29 AM

What is the advantage or disadvantage of having both shelves on one side as opposed to having one shelf on each side?

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: ron w on August 02, 2021, 10:02:57 AM

The advantage of one side it that the shelf can be cut closer to center with out making it weak!  More center shot make it more forgiving to different arrow spine !

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: Petrichor on August 02, 2021, 10:51:11 AM

Now I want one.

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: kennym on August 02, 2021, 05:08:02 PM

Lookin good!  Is that Tony from Kirksville?

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: John Krause on August 02, 2021, 09:48:05 PM

Yes, Kenny. That Tony. I know he’s bought some stuff from you before. I lived in Kirksville for 25 years. Got over your way many times

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: John Krause on August 03, 2021, 10:10:58 PM

Kenny,

Tony says you have the best wood!   😀

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: SteelyDan on August 04, 2021, 07:39:48 PM

Here is my latest dual shelf from Mike at Maddog. Shelves are not on the same side but still a good design and great shooting bow.  40#@28" 62" Prairie Predator

SD

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: SteelyDan on August 04, 2021, 07:41:58 PM

Reflex/deflex design

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: Petrichor on August 04, 2021, 07:50:59 PM

Mike makes a fine bow.

Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: Godfrey on August 05, 2021, 08:10:32 AM

I have a dual shelf ILF riser.  Works great with ILF longbow limbs.

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Title: Re: Dual shelf longbow
Post by: GCook on August 05, 2021, 10:45:42 PM

Never knew there was such a thing.  That's pretty darn cool.