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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #45 on: March 04, 2009, 05:17:36 PM »
Got to about the 98th percent done phase today. Will post pics later this evening. in a nutshell i took off too much on the upper limb. The bow shoots well but it might not be destined to live for more than a few years due to that. At some point it was pulling around 63-64 lbs at full draw. It should be lighter than that when it's complete. Just not sure how light.

I worked out a handle, sanded it down, Jay helped me glue on some horned tips, etc. Just need to apply leather handle and put some tru oil on it.
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #46 on: March 04, 2009, 05:34:23 PM »
Can't wait to see it.  I've got this "thrill running up my leg" just hearing about it... :chuckle:
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #47 on: March 04, 2009, 08:47:40 PM »
I have some polishing to do on the ends where the overlays are. I am going to start putting some tru oil on it tomorrow night after working it over with some steel wool.

This is pretty close to done. Primitive bow...















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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #48 on: March 04, 2009, 09:51:53 PM »
Nice!  I dig the bone tips. 8)  Did that on my son's bow too.
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #49 on: March 04, 2009, 10:18:09 PM »
Let's see your son's bow.  :hello:
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #50 on: March 05, 2009, 06:21:26 AM »
Its fun to watch it all come together.  Thanks for keeping us posted with pics. 
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #51 on: March 05, 2009, 07:12:07 AM »
what kind of epoxy did you use for the bone tips?  Would gorilla glue work for this?  Looks really nice.
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #52 on: March 05, 2009, 07:54:05 AM »
lookin good!!!
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #53 on: March 05, 2009, 09:16:02 AM »
lazydrifter,

I can't remember what we used for gluing on the tips. I'll ask. It certainly was not gorilla glue. Since I have never built a bow before I cannot comment if gorilla glue would be adequate.
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #54 on: March 05, 2009, 09:26:01 AM »
Quote from: Ray on March 05, 2009, 09:16:02 AM
lazydrifter,

I can't remember what we used for gluing on the tips. I'll ask. It certainly was not gorilla glue. Since I have never built a bow before I cannot comment if gorilla glue would be adequate.

No, gorilla glue is not recommended.  Bowgrip 100 epoxy is good stuff.
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #55 on: March 05, 2009, 06:45:58 PM »
Quote from: Ray on March 04, 2009, 10:18:09 PM
Let's see your son's bow.  :hello:

I have been meaning to take some pics of it.  I'll try to remember when I get home tonight.
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #56 on: March 05, 2009, 08:14:45 PM »
Getting closer!!!! Nice!
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #57 on: March 05, 2009, 08:25:34 PM »
Very cool, thanks for posting the pics!!!!!
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #58 on: March 06, 2009, 08:05:24 AM »
Way cool, thanks for all the pic's and updates
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Re: First Attempt - Maple Self Bow
« Reply #59 on: March 06, 2009, 08:28:34 AM »
What a great project.  It is looking awesome.  When you removed too much material on the upper limb, can you take off material from the lower limb and just have a lower draw weight?  Or is it in an area that needs a minimum amount of wood, I am guessing closer to the riser?

Looking forward to seeing the final results.  Thanks for the updates and pictures.

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