There many bowyers that make 2 piece TD longbows. After requests asking if I could make a 2 piece recurve and me saying yes I think I could, just never have. I thought I should go ahead and make one and see what people thought. This is the result,it's a 60" Tuktu Ex. The riser is a rosewood and ebony. The limbs are kingwood veneers. I also made a new profile for the face overlays. Question is are there needs or wants for a 2 piece TD recurve?
Abe
(http://i.imgur.com/fSUEjb8.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/SSJ0q7R.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8hDdWou.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XfoKxJh.jpg?1)
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Man that is beautiful! Mods please take those pictures down!! If I weren't a LB nut that bow would make me go back to a recurve!! :archer:
That's a beauty for sure....
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Glenn
Stunning!
it would be good for people who travel from NZ to the usa that way you can put it in ya luggage bag and not have to worry if it is going to be there when ya get to the other side of the world and in one peace . :goldtooth:
I love it as well. Those simple, but elegant looks are really appealing.
That is beautiful, whats not to like, a td, yet still has the graceful lines of a one piece, i could see me owning one.
That's sweet. Great work
YES! Love the new overlays.
Now you did it, been wanting to try one but have held back due to all being one piece :bigsmyl:
So beautiful!! :scared: :scared:
Contrats Abe, that bow Is really stuning
very good work !!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful. Will deffinately shoot one come January at kzoo.
Josh
That is sexy as heck
Fantastic looking bow. I love 2-piece designs. They offer the look and feel of a 1-piece and pack down tight for travel like a 3 piece.
Yep there's a market. All I own are two piece bows and I love them!
Yep there's a market...I was wondering if you could do the EX in a 2pc. Very nice.
Great looking bow, I think a two piece would garner some interest for sure ....
Hey Abe------too bad that bow is not lefthanded
or it might be living with me in Ontario !
Alonzo.
Beautiful bow, now I need to start saving my money.
wow super nice
Beautiful bow, any chance for a pass around ?
Thanks
How about you send that bow around to a few of us to demo. I sure would take time out of my busy schedule to help you out:) Very nice bow. I think you will find lots of interest in that style.
Great job! :notworthy:
Beautiful bow Abe. What are the limbs?
Abe,
I shoot longbow now mostly, but whats not to like in a a recurve that has the one piece look and the portability of a 2 piece?
This baby has it all! Slim and Trim, Looks, Performance, and oh the Curves :biglaugh:
I agree that this one is a stunning beauty. I would like to see a couple more pics though if possible? One of it brace, one at full draw. Thanks for sharing.
Chris
Love the style , great looking bow
Beautiful now!!!!
Really, really sweet lookin' bow!
Abe,you've done it again. Beauty and function at it's finest.
The only addition I could see needed would be a little blood stain on the lower limb....
Keep up the great work.
Mo
Mo
The heart beat is not included. You need add that yourself.
This sounds encouraging guys.
Abe
man, that is one dandy of a bow!
Beautiful as usual Mr. Penner! I love your work.
Nice looking bow !
ChuckC
That is one nasty looking bow, I love it! More pics please and thank ya...
Those limbs scream murder. I worry about the critters that cross its path.
Nice!!!!!!! :bigsmyl:
Very nice looking bow, as all your bows are.
Personally I prefer three pce design over two pce. I like the heavier weight and the fact that a three pce is way shorter when dissambled, making it easier to travel.
If you like lower mass, leaner bows, this certainly is the way to go.... So yes I think there will be a market for it...
Btw: those overlays look just fantastic!
But, having sad all this, I wouldn't mind owning this bow! If you don't know what to do with it, send it to me!
ummm.... WOW!!!!
I really like that. Well done.
Love it Abe!
If you build it, the orders will come...I want one. What a beauty.
Take a look at Dick Robertson's video of the Wolfer on their website...they obviously feel there is a place for a two piece recurve...even better to have one with static tips and made in Canada
DDave
Fantastic. Really like those limb profiles. I'd say that's a shooter.
Real Nice Abe.
I love it.
CTT
Darn it Abe, if you keep making such incredible looking bows, you'll never have time to come down to Minnesota for some smallmouth fishing!
Great job!
Dan
Abe, I would say that there is a want and need for any bow that you build! That is a beautiful creation! A Cari-bow is getting closer to the top of my list every time I see one of your bows, and I still need to try a static. Well done.
Will you be at Kalamazoo again this January?
QuoteOriginally posted by Cari-bow:
There many bowyers that make 2 piece TD longbows. After requests asking if I could make a 2 piece recurve and me saying yes I think I could, just never have. I thought I should go ahead and make one and see what people thought. This is the result,it's a 60" Tuktu Ex. The riser is a rosewood and ebony. The limbs are kingwood veneers. I also made a new profile for the face overlays. Question is are there needs or wants for a 2 piece TD recurve?
Abe
(http://i.imgur.com/fSUEjb8.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/SSJ0q7R.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8hDdWou.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XfoKxJh.jpg?1)
Not sure about "needs" but there are definitely "wants". :bigsmyl:
Here are a few more pic's as requested.
(http://i.imgur.com/xZdyzHH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/cYIbS49.jpg?1)
28" of draw.
(http://i.imgur.com/StIQnhu.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/jfbmNH8.jpg?2)
(http://i.imgur.com/znN4zzO.jpg?2)
Abe,
What are the specs on that bow please?
Seems like you just lost your hunting season.
Does in require micarta or phenolic in riser?
What's not to like?
Danny it's 50 # @ 28". Not sure it's in your weight range.
awbowman-no it doesn't need or have phenolic.
Here are some graphs,one is a DFC ,the other I like to call an effort graph. The effort graph will give the lbs increase for every inch draw the bow till 31".
DFC
(http://i.imgur.com/4EsfmEw.png)
Effort graph
(http://i.imgur.com/Bsy9iUg.png)
I know it says Draw force curve on the above graph it's because I use the same program to make both graphs.
Abe
Hi Abe. It's Ray Garrett. We meet at the HCJ in August and I put down the deposit on a LH Tuktu Ex.
What are you doing to me man? This new take down looks awesome!!! Don't worry, I haven't changed my mind and I'm still going with my original order, the 62" one piece but I'm torn. :notworthy:
Wow! Pretty amazing. There definitely is a market for that!
I have a one piece like this. It is NICE!
Ray
How is your season going?
Abe
Hi Abe. I'm limited to just whitetails and elk, this year. Moose in my area has been on draw for years now but I'm now at priority 5. Hope to get drawn next year. Of course, as it always happens, I had 3 bulls follow me into stands in the dark. The rut was furious!
Elk was very disappointing, tho. From calling in a 5X5 to my buddy last year and almost getting a poke at a big cow myself, I never heard or saw an elk until I hit the pavement on the drive home. I had to brake when a big cow and calf crossed in front of me.
I did pass up 2 different spiker whitetails, 2 Saturdays apart, from the same stand. Dead to rights! That was a month ago already. Fun tho!
I don't shoot does and had a few shots if I wanted them too.
They totally closed muleys in my wmu, this year. Really sucks!
All I have is 2 ruff grouse so far and lots of " feathers". There's lots around this year, must be a high cycle. I got thinking about our conversation at the HCJ and maybe I will try those small game heads you use. Judos don't always seem to be the best thing sometimes.
Not going back out until the 22nd, for a 4 day hunt.
How's your season going, Abe?
I cannot wait to get my hands on that Tuktu! :archer:
Hi Abe. I'm limited to just whitetails and elk, this year. Moose in my area has been on draw for years now but I'm now at priority 5. Hope to get drawn next year. Of course, as it always happens, I had 3 bulls follow me into stands in the dark. The rut was furious!
Elk was very disappointing, tho. From calling in a 5X5 to my buddy last year and almost getting a poke at a big cow myself, I never heard or saw an elk until I hit the pavement on the drive home. I had to brake when a big cow and calf crossed in front of me.
I did pass up 2 different spiker whitetails, 2 Saturdays apart, from the same stand. Dead to rights! That was a month ago already. Fun tho!
I don't shoot does and had a few shots if I wanted them too.
They totally closed muleys in my wmu, this year. Really sucks!
All I have is 2 ruff grouse so far and lots of " feathers". There's lots around this year, must be a high cycle. I got thinking about our conversation at the HCJ and maybe I will try those small game heads you use. Judos don't always seem to be the best thing sometimes.
Not going back out until the 22nd, for a 4 day hunt.
How's your season going, Abe?
I cannot wait to get my hands on that Tuktu! :archer:
WOW, that is a great looking Bow!
Abe, was gonna ask if was a static tip or working limb until you posted the last pics. Another gem, looks great and I'm
Sure it shoots the same.
Roy
I know I'm going to regret this, but how much does THAT bow cost as built?
good gravy. I've found my next bow.
question for Abe: how does this bow differ from the Tuktu EX, other than being a 2-piece? is it essentially the same bow in a 2-piece format?
by the way, I am still drooling over this thing. wow!
WOW!
Abe great work. Hope you decide to produce these!
Craig
Sent it to NY. I'd be happy to test drive it for you! Love the lines and wood combos!
johnnyk71
It's the same just made to be a TD and it has a wrap which you need to cover the joint.
awbowman
The bow set up as is $1205.
Roy
It's been awhile but good to hear from you.
QuoteOriginally posted by Cari-bow:
Danny it's 50 # @ 28". Not sure it's in your weight range.
awbowman-no it doesn't need or have phenolic.
Here are some graphs,one is a DFC ,the other I like to call an effort graph. The effort graph will give the lbs increase for every inch draw the bow till 31".
DFC
(http://i.imgur.com/4EsfmEw.png)
Effort graph
(http://i.imgur.com/Bsy9iUg.png)
I know it says Draw force curve on the above graph it's because I use the same program to make both graphs.
Abe
Congrats Abe for that fine bow. It seem to be extremely smooth even past 31" ! Could it handle 32"? I miss my Peregrine fantastic grip!
hybridbow
I think for you 62" would be better. Although as you can see 31" looks good I still think 62" would fit and be sweeter.
Abe
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Well, it looks like Abe designed a winner here! :clapper:
Is this the first two piece recurve design on the market???
I want one!
Amazing and gorgeous bow.
I think the takedown photo shows why longbows are popular in 2 pieces but recurves aren't though. A longbow in 2 pieces is a bundle of sticks which will pack efficiently, but a recurve is an awkward pair of parts which require careful stowing.
On the gripping hand, case designs for 3 piece takedowns are limited in size by the arrows so this perception would change if one showed the bow in the context of a cased set w/ arrows.
I'd be very curious to see what an optimal arrangement would look like, and suspect that while the case dimensions would be perhaps only a bit smaller than designs for 3 piece T/Ds, it would afford more storage space, in shapes more interesting than the rectangles I was left with:
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/75378
William
Not sure if this helps but the length is 29.5" as is. This bow is a 60" model. I would say many arrows would be that length.
Abe
(http://i.imgur.com/n24dhlb.jpg?1)
Arranged like that you could fit everything into a case which would make mine look huge --- very cool.
Dang I just can't stop looking at it :thumbsup:
This will go nicely into a back pack or bow bag. Along with that sweet DFC what's not to like?
What I like about a 2 piece design in that it can be broken down into a smaller package to fit better in my cram packed jeep. Then when I get to my spot in the morning it just slips together. I have no knobs or wrenches, screws, or washers to drop in the dark. Yes a 3 piece makes a smaller bundle. I can get by with the 2 piece
What I like about a 2 piece design in that it can be broken down into a smaller package to fit better in my cram packed jeep. Then when I get to my spot in the morning it just slips together. I have no knobs or wrenches, screws, or washers to drop in the dark. Yes a 3 piece makes a smaller bundle. I can get by with the 2 piece
Very nice bow!!!
Wow! That is gorgeous. I despise three-piece take-downs, but that is simply perfect.
QuoteOriginally posted by drewsbow:
Dang I just can't stop looking at it :thumbsup:
me neither, haha!
All I can say is WOW!
and here I am again , dang I got it bad :rolleyes:
Someone in a private message asked about it fitting into a suitcase. Here is a picture of the bow in a suitcase it measures 29.25"X 19.5" on the outside. I thought this might interest others as well.
Abe
(http://i.imgur.com/gzfOYxo.jpg)
Thanks for adding the images. The only issue remaining is how can I get the money for one. I really would love to put that one through its paces. You have created a beauty that keeps calling me. Thanks again for sharing.
Chris
That pic it what does it for me.
QuoteOriginally posted by Cari-bow:
Danny it's 50 # @ 28". Not sure it's in your weight range.
awbowman-no it doesn't need or have phenolic.
Here are some graphs,one is a DFC ,the other I like to call an effort graph. The effort graph will give the lbs increase for every inch draw the bow till 31".
DFC
(http://i.imgur.com/4EsfmEw.png)
Effort graph
(http://i.imgur.com/Bsy9iUg.png)
I know it says Draw force curve on the above graph it's because I use the same program to make both graphs.
Abe
I love the effort graph idea, that really tells a tale! Well done bow Sir! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Those are some wicked hooks on that baby, beautiful bow
Abe, you are definitely, "the man"! Like all your work...superb!
Abe,
If you decide to go into production let me know, Yeah, 50# is about 5# too light for me. Might have to order one with the gaboon riser like my Slynx and B/W vaneers :bigsmyl:
Here is another comparison,the 2 bows are Tuktu Ex 60" with a Wolverine 58" (longbow). They are both strung and standing on the floor. The Tuktu Ex is almost an inch shorter.
(http://i.imgur.com/hWcKotL.jpg)
On the previous posted picture with the Tuktu Ex in the suitcase. I put a 60" TD longbow in the suitcase but it just barely fit and this was without any protection like a sock.
Abe