Post by: Ray on June 16, 2009, 08:37:06 PM
This is about 62 inches end to end unbraced. It has no arrow rest - therefore it is somewhat like an english longbow. This particular bow has turned out very narrow which is to my liking. I believe it is around 55-60 lb draw weight right now. I had zero help with this bow.
Before I declare it done I will need to shoot it to confirm the tiller is good, sand it, and finish it with some Tru oil. After I finish it with some tru oil it should make that wood shine a bit more.
Notes.
I glued the timber together using Urac 185.
I used phenolic for the tips , glued on with super glue.
Plenty of time was spent on the cabinet scraper and the belt sander.
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Post by: saylean on June 16, 2009, 08:39:07 PM
Post by: Ray on June 16, 2009, 08:40:18 PM
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Post by: ICEMAN on June 16, 2009, 08:55:44 PM
Post by: PacificNWhunter on June 16, 2009, 09:16:13 PM
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Post by: Ray on June 19, 2009, 05:39:11 PM
Post by: Ray on June 19, 2009, 09:45:59 PM
The tiller. I am not sure it is that great but it shoots good (more important than looks) so I am going with it.
There was a guy at the range today who tried out my bow. He said it shot ok.
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The glue lines...
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Post by: ICEMAN on June 20, 2009, 05:55:47 AM
Nice bow, but not near as cute as your daughter!
Post by: rasbo on June 20, 2009, 06:55:13 AM
Post by: bowsandhose on June 20, 2009, 06:56:04 AM
Post by: Snapshot on June 20, 2009, 04:01:01 PM
You might enjoy the Washington Selfbow Jamboree next month in Packwood.
http://www.tbwonline.org/Events%20Calendar/Flyers/WAJAM_09.jpg
DS
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on June 20, 2009, 04:19:39 PM
Very nice looking bow, wishing you the best of luck this hunting season with it. Nothing better to harvest a critter with something you made.
Joe
Post by: Hornseeker on June 24, 2009, 07:39:53 AM
You are getting this chit down!!!
Post by: Ray on June 24, 2009, 07:00:59 PM
Post by: oneezreiter on June 24, 2009, 07:35:05 PM
Post by: xXx Archery on June 26, 2009, 11:52:14 PM
Post by: huntnphool on August 18, 2009, 11:05:22 AM
Post by: Ray on August 18, 2009, 11:58:38 AM
I am going elk hunting for about 3 days (two times) in September and will be utilizing this bow. That is if I see a legal elk. I have had good luck spotting a couple of bulls just two weeks ago and hope they stick in the same general area. We'll see how it goes.
Post by: huntnphool on August 18, 2009, 12:07:18 PM
Post by: Ray on August 18, 2009, 12:10:42 PM
Post by: Ray on August 18, 2009, 05:29:41 PM
Post by: huntnphool on August 18, 2009, 05:53:45 PM