Well I'm gettin ready to make a new bow and i just don't know what i want to make.... sooooo how bout this... we'll discuss this until sunday at noon and then i'll order it from Kenny. i build a 64in r/d longbow. here's a pic of my latest just so you get an idea.
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z152/BigBadGablues/Bow%204/101_1873.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z152/BigBadGablues/Bow%204/101_1859.jpg)
The sky is the limit as far as design goes. you can use the same form and play with different materials and taper rates to improve your design, or haul off and start from scratch.
Get a picture of something you like the looks of, and go from there. :goldtooth: It's a great adventure starting from scratch.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Bow%20forms/PurePoisenForm003.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Bow%20forms/PurePoisenForm004.jpg)
Mild R&D, bamboo backed ipe or elm or similar color belly, zebra handle with an accent stripe that follows the flow of the bow, belly wood and antler, tip overlays with a handle overlay. 50-55# @ 29" and sent to Eagle Bay NY :)
That's how I design my limbs Kirk! You pirate! :)
I'm thinking snakewood and ebony riser!
I'm thinking snakewood and ebony riser!
That how I design my limbs too!...
I say Cocobolo riser, osage veneers and an amberboo core.
Texas Ebony riser, Osage veneers with 'boo cores and whitetail antler tips..
well i didn't have this in the plan but you guys forced me to do it... got started on my new design today.... pics...
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z152/BigBadGablues/long%20bow%20build/58in%20shorty/101_1912.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z152/BigBadGablues/long%20bow%20build/58in%20shorty/101_1913.jpg)
Well i know i love my 64 in bow but i sure do miss my 58in bow sometimes in a tight spot so
and here's the form i got goin still have some sanding to do but you get the idea.
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z152/BigBadGablues/long%20bow%20build/58in%20shorty/101_1936.jpg)
now would anyone with any experience like to help me with stack on this one?? looking to get a 60lb bow out of this guy.
If it comes in 10# lite I'll send you my addy. :goldtooth:
Stiks
I couldn't hazard a guess on that one Brandon. Looks kinda like a Big Jim Thunderchild. Maybe he could help with a starting point for you.
well i took a guess and we'll see where she comes out. I based it on swiss bows chart but it'll give me a starting point...
I went with a combo that I've been wanting to build for a while...
Bocote and zebra wood.... can't wait to see what happens.
well guys and gals i've been busy busy... worked 5 straight nights so taking a while but things i've done...
1. Used kenny's method for squaring the form with a router.
2. Ordered Robosander, fullerplast, and air gun.
3. worked on pattern for the riser.(so when everything gets here i can just throw it on the sander and have it perfect.
4.Mounted 3 deer so i don't have any more to do when the bow gets here....
5. Last but not least missed 3 head shots at turkey's sunday morn lol... i'll have plenty of pics when everything gets here.
Brandon, you hunting turkeys already? I have 4 weeks to wait before our season opens.
Sounds like you got all you ducks lined up and ready when you get started. Good luck with them turkeys!!!!....Dan
LoL o yea dan ever want to get away one spring just haller at me I love huntin with new folks and believe me we have the birds.
Yea i hope to really see how quickly i can turn one out with the new gadgets....
here we go... running late for work... gonna make it quick
1. test fit note light at Left of screen.
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z152/BigBadGablues/long%20bow%20build/58in%20shorty/100_1941.jpg)
2.sanded and double check. light in middle is just from me trying to hold it down for pic
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z152/BigBadGablues/long%20bow%20build/58in%20shorty/100_1942.jpg)
3.ready for the oven... hopes it turns out well we'll know in the mornin....
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z152/BigBadGablues/long%20bow%20build/58in%20shorty/100_1944.jpg)
4.o yea and a pic of the lams
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z152/BigBadGablues/long%20bow%20build/58in%20shorty/100_1943.jpg)
Looks good Brandon :thumbsup:
I'd love to see a whole profile of the 64"
ask and ye shall recieve...
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z152/BigBadGablues/Bow%204/101_1859.jpg)