Starting to look like a bow!

Apex Predator · July 13, 2008, 10:38:00 AM

Got some more work done on this one this morning. She's drawing 50@27, which is perfect! Nock to nock she measures 66". Width is 1 5/16 tapering to 9/16" nocks. I trapped the last 14" of the belly towards the tips at about a 45 degree angle. I cut my trap 3/16" in from the edge. She has right at 3/16" positive tiller. Got her all tillered and ready for the tip overlays. I will glue those on tonight and start finishing her up in the morning. She shoots really well. I'm very pleased so far with my first fiberglass bow attempt!

Frenchymanny · July 13, 2008, 11:57:00 AM

Very sweet!!

bentpole · July 13, 2008, 12:03:00 PM

Awesome Job! I really like those Veneers!

ChristopherO · July 13, 2008, 08:11:00 PM

Very Pretty, Marty. That one should last you a lifetime.
BTW, I reread Wytale's thread again last night and am working on gluing on the tri-lam today. Thanks for the help.
Christopher

Sticks2117 · July 13, 2008, 10:50:00 PM

Sweet I'll be waiting on the porch for mine to arrive. GOOD JOB!!

Shifting Shadow · July 13, 2008, 11:08:00 PM

I like the cedar or juniper lams. Very nice.

kennym · July 13, 2008, 11:17:00 PM

Marty,that is downright purty!

elkbreath · July 13, 2008, 11:33:00 PM

That IS a bow! starting to look like one? what does that say about the bows i've made?

SteveD · July 14, 2008, 04:52:00 AM

Beautiful bow Marty. Nice work

Tom Anderson · July 14, 2008, 09:06:00 AM

That looks nice. What kind of overlay wood is that?

Apex Predator · July 14, 2008, 09:39:00 AM

The riser is osage footed with shedua with a hickory accent stripe. The core is maple with red cedar front and back under the clear glass.

Kevin L. · July 14, 2008, 12:48:00 PM

Nicely done!!

Apex Predator · July 16, 2008, 07:10:00 AM

Colors are really coming out with four coats of Tru-Oil! I can hardly wait for this on to be finished.

rastaman · July 16, 2008, 07:37:00 AM

Beautiful bow! Let us know how it shoots....

**DONOTDELETE** · July 16, 2008, 04:07:00 PM

very nice looking....

TNstickn · July 16, 2008, 04:38:00 PM

You are making me think I need something with cedar in it!!!!!.......................SSSHHH....dont say that to loud or she will hear us.LOL Great lookin bow. -Greg

longbawl · July 16, 2008, 08:21:00 PM

Sweet bow I like it. Theres nothing like rolling your own

buckhuck · July 16, 2008, 08:47:00 PM

Awesome bow. Thanks for sharing.

JEFF B · July 16, 2008, 08:55:00 PM

real nice looking bow.

kennym · July 16, 2008, 09:43:00 PM

Lookin great Marty,I'm thinkin the tru oil is lookin great,will it be gloss? How many coats on the glass?