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Title: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:12:00 PM

The bow I am building is a 2-Piece 64" R/D Long Bow for an elk hunting trip I will be taking to Idaho this year. There are many different types of take down systems for a 2 piece bow. I orginally wanted to use the fiberglass sleeve type connection, but once I had the riser together I did not want to cover up the riser wood, so I am going with the bow bolt.

Let's get started.

I will be using a combination of grey actionwood and rosewood for the riser with black and red phenolic between the woods.
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Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: kennym on January 23, 2011, 07:17:00 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:20:00 PM

The riser is going to have a radius of rosewood in the riser. I had to build a jig for the cut which was done on the band saw.

(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_Copy2ofDSC00902.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=Copy2ofDSC00902.jpg)

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Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:23:00 PM

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:24:00 PM

Sorry for the double posting.

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:27:00 PM

Here is the cut I made on the rosewood. It is still attached to the jig.
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Here is the cuts made for the riser, the red and black phenolic that will make up the riser.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00908.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00908.jpg)

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:29:00 PM

Glueing up the riser parts.
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And in the oven it goes for about 4 hrs.
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Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: 1oldbowguy on January 23, 2011, 07:29:00 PM

Like it so far, can't wait for more, looking very nice.

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:31:00 PM

The riser out of the oven.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00916.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00916.jpg)
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Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:32:00 PM

Ther riser cut and shaped on the Rigid Oscillating belt sander. This is a fine tool.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00917.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00917.jpg)

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:41:00 PM

Here is a view of the fade on the riser.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00918.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00918.jpg)

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:44:00 PM

Next comes the limb materials.
2 - zebrawood parallels
1 - actionboo parallel
1 - actionboo taper .002
2 - clear glass
for a total thickness of .368 at the butt.

I got the riser materials from Kennym. I can not say enough about the quality of the limb materials and the great customer service.

(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00913.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00913.jpg)

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:46:00 PM

Getting ready to glue up the bow.
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Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:54:00 PM

More glue up.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00921.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00921.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00923.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00923.jpg)

And the parts going on the form.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00922.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00922.jpg)
Pressure hose added along with top of form and pressured up.
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Close up
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Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 07:58:00 PM

The bow was cooked in the overn for 5 hours and then allowed to cool. Here is the bow off the form after cooling down overnight in the oven and cleaned up.
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Here is a close up of the riser with the locator pin removed.
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Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 08:08:00 PM

Here is the riser after cleaning it up on the belt sander.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00930.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00930.jpg)

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 08:10:00 PM

Here is the riser after cutting out the basic shape on the bandsaw.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00937.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00937.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00936.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00936.jpg)

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 08:13:00 PM

More shaping on the riser with the spindle sanding and files.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00938.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00938.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00939.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00939.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00940.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00940.jpg)

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 08:17:00 PM

And more....
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Cutting the string nocks at 45 degrees. Use a round file.
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Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 08:19:00 PM

Riser and nock overlays installed and shaped.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00943.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00943.jpg)
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Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 08:22:00 PM

The following photos are of the Tru Oil being applied over several applications. I buffed with 0000 steel wool in between applications.
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(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00946.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00946.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00947.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00947.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00948.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00948.jpg)

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 23, 2011, 08:25:00 PM

More Tru Oil.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00949.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00949.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00952.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00952.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00953.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00953.jpg)
More to come.

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: toppredator on January 23, 2011, 08:47:00 PM

Awesome looking bow. Great build along.

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: Dmaxshawn on January 23, 2011, 08:55:00 PM

Good looking bow. I wish you well on your Elk Journey.

Shawn

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: 1oldbowguy on January 23, 2011, 09:57:00 PM

That is one fine looking set up you have, fantastic!!!

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: jsweka on January 23, 2011, 10:14:00 PM

Great looking bow and it will look really nice laying beside that big Idaho bull you'll kill with it.

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on January 23, 2011, 11:30:00 PM

I love Tru Oil, that's good stuff.
Nice work!

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: greyhawk39 on January 23, 2011, 11:43:00 PM

Nice wood combinations,she looks like a nice shooter!

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 24, 2011, 10:53:00 AM

I have been having an issue with getting good coverage with the Tru Oil on the limbs. I sanded the glass and wiped it with acetone. After the Tru Oil has dried and I buff it with 0000 steel wool the finish is uneven. Any suggestions?

I shot the bow last night with a brace height of about 7 inches. It has a little hand shock, but with some fine tuning I am sure it will go away. The bow came out to 54 lbs at 28 inches. My draw is about 30 inches so it should put the smack down on an elk if I get a shot.

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: Irish on January 24, 2011, 11:18:00 AM

Looks good!!!

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: KellyG on January 25, 2011, 08:24:00 AM

I love those tips

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 25, 2011, 08:32:00 PM

Here are pictures of the finished bow with 2 coats of spare urethane. I will eventually dull the finish for hunting.

(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00965.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00965.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00966.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00966.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00967.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00967.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00968.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00968.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00969.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00969.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00970.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00970.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00971.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00971.jpg)
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/th_DSC00972.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/res1109/?action=view¤t=DSC00972.jpg)

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 25, 2011, 08:40:00 PM

Once I receive a bow bolt I will include the installation in this build along. I read several negative post concerning problems with retrofitting bows with the bow bolt. I called maker to get his input. The maker stated that the problems are caused by not following the instructions and insured me that if I follow the instruction that would not have any problems.

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: recurvericky on January 25, 2011, 08:40:00 PM

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: broketooth on January 25, 2011, 08:46:00 PM

i look foward to th instructions of this instalatin of the 2 peice boe bolt. i did my 1st 2 peice myself , but it was with a bow sleeve and a selfbow. ruddy

Title: Re: 64" R/D 2-Piece Long Bow Build Along
Post by: xbmedic on January 26, 2011, 01:57:00 AM

I installed a bow bolt on a Martin/Howatt Bushmaster just 3 weeks ago. It was my first retrofit of any takedown system in a longbow. I talked to Craig Warren on the phone when I was thinking about ordering one, and I felt confident that I could tackle the project. Fast forward 3 weeks, and I have a 2 piece Bushmaster that I've loosed about 1000 arrows from. It feels and shoots the same. It's just easier to transport. Beautiful bow, Recurvericky. I look forward to seeing your installation.

Trad Gang

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