Hickory selfbow build along

Osagetree · May 16, 2008, 08:02:00 PM

TTT

Apex Predator · May 17, 2008, 10:18:00 AM

Looks like that left limb could be twisting some. I think you need to get that right limb bending more from the middle out. I'm just a beginner though.

John Scifres · May 17, 2008, 09:37:00 PM

I'd shoot it hundred times or so at 24". Then sand it out and see what your weight is. I bet you don't have to do a lot after that. Good job.

Buckhorn47 · May 18, 2008, 09:27:00 AM

Shawn

I'm another interested eavesdropper and really like what I see and hear. Can someone tell me what a tillering gizmo is. I have a hickory project pending as well, all kinds of hickory but afraid to start, yet. Thanks for sharing your good and patient work.

Lost Arra · May 18, 2008, 09:41:00 AM

Tillering gizmo (I haven't used the pencil update):

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000075

Buckhorn47 · May 18, 2008, 11:36:00 AM

Thanks, Lost arra

Finally clued in, actually saved that thread - thought it was somnething else.

shawn · May 25, 2008, 03:31:00 PM

I finally got a chance to get back to the bow. I went ahead and shot a whole bunch of arrows. She was still pulling 50 pounds at 24 inches. I went ahead and started sanding. I rounded the edges and worked on forming the handle. She is pulling 58 pounds at 28" right now. I was aiming for 50 - 55 pounds, but decided to keep it a little on the heavier side for elk hunting. My next step will be to put on the snake skins. I hope to get to this on Monday.

Here she is braced.

Here are a couple at full draw. It looks like I need to work on keeping my elbow down.

I still have some work to do, but so far it has been a fun ride and a good learning experience. As soon as I finish this bow, I will likely start on another.

Shawn

elk ninja · May 25, 2008, 04:08:00 PM

Shawn,
Looks great! Lets go break her in on some stumps sometime soon!
Mike

Linc · May 25, 2008, 06:29:00 PM

Looks great Shawn. It will look really good with skins on it.

Dano · May 25, 2008, 07:03:00 PM

Lookin good Shawn!!

George Tsoukalas · May 25, 2008, 07:44:00 PM

Very nice, Shawn. Jawge

Osagetree · May 25, 2008, 07:53:00 PM

I got some hickory drying. I hope mine turn out as good as yours has!!!
REAL NICE!

SteveD · May 26, 2008, 06:59:00 AM

Looks great nice work

shawn · May 28, 2008, 04:09:00 PM

I glued the snakeskin on the bow last night. I will try to get pictures up on Thursday.

I need to find some leather for the handle. If I do not find any locally by Friday, this project will go on hold for a couple of weeks. I have to travel on business.

Shawn

shawn · May 29, 2008, 06:27:00 PM

Today I removed the scales using duct tape. It removed most of the scales. I rubbed the remaining scales using my thumb. I did some preliminary cleaning up of the edges, but I still have a little more work to do. I weighed the bow and it is pulling 55# @ 28 inches. I launched about 30 arrows for some practice. I took some pictures, but the light is not really right for a clear photo. 1 picture turned out good enough to post. I will try to get some more pictures later this evening.

Shawn

Dano · May 29, 2008, 06:53:00 PM

Some 4/0 steel wool works real well at getting the scales off, make sure you rub with the scales. Also a rubber sanding block with 220 grit cleans the edges good too. She's looking like a bow now Shawn.

DCM · May 30, 2008, 09:15:00 AM

Very nicely done. Thanks for posting.

Apex Predator · May 30, 2008, 09:57:00 AM

Great job man! You done real good.

Shakes.602 · May 30, 2008, 12:31:00 PM

I Agree with the Above Comments!! Its a Good Looking, and from the Sound of it: Quite the Shooter as well!!! CONGRATS!!

Thanks for Sharing as Well, the Pictures are Very Good!

Bowman0202 · May 30, 2008, 11:58:00 PM

Thanks. That's a great job and very helpful - (even with a too neat shop:) What a pretty bow.