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Title: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: sulphur on September 11, 2010, 05:13:00 PM

I know the binghams design t/d recurce is pretty hum-drum around here but i finally made one of my very own. Man thats a ton more work than in a one piece. I took my time and only worked on this when i was calm so i wouldn't screw up the alignment or bolt holes. 60" 48# @ 28" came in just a bit under weight. yellowheart, paduk adn blk walnut in the riser and dyed curly maple lams and paduk wedges for the limbs. Gives a gentle litte thumb which i thing will almost dissappear with string silencers. overall i very pleased with the performace.

Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: sulphur on September 11, 2010, 05:17:00 PM

Forgot the Pics.
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Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: KellyG on September 11, 2010, 06:20:00 PM

That is one nice looking bow. Since it is under weight I would gladly take it off your hands> :)

Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: T Folts on September 11, 2010, 06:20:00 PM

Nice work I like it.

Terry

Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: jsweka on September 11, 2010, 07:51:00 PM

Looks like you did a good job. Just gotta love curly maple.

I wouldn't say the Binghams t/d recurve is "hum-drum." I built one last winter and it really spit 650 grain arrow (9.3 gpp). It turned out a bit heavier than I wanted, and I'm really a longbow guy at heart, so I sold it to someone who could really handle the weight. I never chronographed it, but it was far and away the fastest traditional bow I've personally shot.

Take downs are much more of a challenge than a one piece. Makes one understand why the professionals charge so much more for a take down.

Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: bjansen on September 11, 2010, 10:11:00 PM

Nice one Sulphur! I like the Bingham recurves as well, they are great shooting bows.

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Post by: kennym on September 12, 2010, 08:38:00 AM

Nice work Tony!

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Post by: ghostmaker on September 12, 2010, 09:25:00 AM

That's a fine looking bow! Nice work!

Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: sulphur on September 12, 2010, 10:21:00 AM

Thanks for the comment guys!

Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: Sharp Shooter on September 12, 2010, 10:27:00 AM

I haven't dyed any limbs they look great. How is the best way to dye lams? Thanks Tony

Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: sulphur on September 12, 2010, 01:30:00 PM

i use transtint that i buy at woodcraft. it mixes well with alcohol and they have a dozen colors to choose from. i usually use the amber color, it gives the appearance of new osage without turning bronze. but all the colors i have tried look great on maple or ash.

Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: Swissbow on September 12, 2010, 04:36:00 PM

Congrats for a very fine bow. Very nice job, sulphur !

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Andy

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Post by: S. Fillmore on September 12, 2010, 07:42:00 PM

Great job! Sweet looking bow.

Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: Butch L on September 13, 2010, 01:10:00 AM

That's a fine looking bow. Nothing hum drum about it.

Butch L

Title: Re: First Take Down Recurve
Post by: jess stuart on September 13, 2010, 03:06:00 PM

I certainly wouldn't call that hum drum, that is one nice looking bow. You did a great job, betcha she shoots good also.

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