First attempt at self bow

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Graps
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#41 Post by Graps »

Wow Rick, that came out beautiful.
I still think you need to take a bear with it.
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Dakota18
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#42 Post by Dakota18 »

I’m not sure why but I lost 3 pounds of pull weight from the last time I checked it. Maybe the finish sanding or maybe didn’t let the limbs settle in?

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Re: First attempt at self bow

#43 Post by Graps »

I've gotta say my friend, I am impressed. ;)
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#44 Post by Dakota18 »

Thanks everyone, I still haven’t figured out why my photos are coming in sideways?

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Re: First attempt at self bow

#45 Post by Carpdaddy »

Very good, sure doesn’t look like a first, you must have done your homework first.

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#46 Post by Captainkirk »

You would never know this was a first attempt. Beautiful work!
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#47 Post by Shadowhntr »

Wow.....very nice. I'm soooooo envious! :mrgreen:
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#48 Post by Elkman »

Looks good! We can add you to the list of Bowyers here on Tradhunter.
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#49 Post by Feanor »

Nice looking bow. Since you missed your weight by a bit and lost some more in the final sanding maybe you'd like to up your weight a bit.
If so, try maelming. It's supposed to add weight up to 20%.
Gather some pine or spruce resin, I'm told resin from any needle bearing tree will do, dissolve it in turpentine and work the solution in on the belly under heat. But be ready for a lot of work, and messy too.
Was used in the making of wooden skis in Norway but was found to work very well for bows.

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Re: First attempt at self bow

#50 Post by Dakota18 »

Thanks for the tip, there’s a lot to learn but I’m having fun doing it. Hope to start another bow soon!!

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