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Title: 3rd Attempt at Self Bow Somewhat Succesfull
Post by: kodiakkid on March 19, 2009, 08:14:00 PM

Here is my third attempt at a self bow. This is one from black ash or at least that what I was told.
Tillered stiff on the bottom limb because I shoot 3 under. I'm new at pics but I'll try to post so that ya'll can critique my tiller. Bow is pulling 45 @ 27. 63 in knock to knock. I shot this today and I'm loving this bow making stuff. Constructive criticism welcome.
Thanks Paul <><

(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/selfbow1.jpg)
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/selfbow2.jpg)
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/pmills1956/selfbow3.jpg)

Title: Re: 3rd Attempt at Self Bow Somewhat Succesfull
Post by: broketooth on March 19, 2009, 08:47:00 PM

hey kodiakkid , that looks cool did you put a backing on it yet ? if not pm me for my phone # and maybe i can help you out with backing material i have that im willing to donate

Title: Re: 3rd Attempt at Self Bow Somewhat Succesfull
Post by: frank bullitt on March 19, 2009, 09:57:00 PM

Paul, that is sweet! One of my first bows was made from white ash, just about like yours. I showed it to Tim Baker and he liked it. You love it, that is really all that matters! Now go out and shoot something with it like I did and enjoy. And remember this is FUN! Oh, and the tiller looks really good. If your every driving in this part of indiana, give me a holler!

Title: Re: 3rd Attempt at Self Bow Somewhat Succesfull
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on March 20, 2009, 05:32:00 AM

I spent 8 hours one day with Joebuck whittling down a piece of hickory. We cheated some and used some powertools. At halfdraw it broke and nearly missed my punkin' head. I went upstairs and called Dick Robertson and ordered a new bow.

You selfbow guys are in a class all your own. I salute your patience and perseverance. :notworthy:

Title: Re: 3rd Attempt at Self Bow Somewhat Succesfull
Post by: kodiakkid on March 20, 2009, 07:19:00 AM

Thanks for the compliments fellas. Paul<><

Title: Re: 3rd Attempt at Self Bow Somewhat Succesfull
Post by: ozy clint on March 20, 2009, 01:41:00 PM

like the handle. i've seen few selfbows that weren't straight handled. that's how i want my grips

Title: Re: 3rd Attempt at Self Bow Somewhat Succesfull
Post by: maineac on March 20, 2009, 01:45:00 PM

Looks great. Way better than my attempts.

Title: Re: 3rd Attempt at Self Bow Somewhat Succesfull
Post by: traditional beagle on March 20, 2009, 06:55:00 PM

I'm with Biggie.

Trad Gang

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