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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: TimB on March 24, 2011, 12:37:00 PM

Title: Second bow (pics)
Post by: TimB on March 24, 2011, 12:37:00 PM
Just thought I'd show off what you guys helped me to build.

(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy58/timbaker172/TBbow21.jpg)
Linen backed red oak board bow with walnut accents in the riser.

(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy58/timbaker172/TBbow22.jpg)
Now I know that the flipper rest probably isn't "traditional" enough for some, but I just love the darn things. I designed the arrow pass around it.

(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy58/timbaker172/TBbow23.jpg)
full draw. I couldn't seem to get a good full draw pic outside, so I came in.  ;)
Title: Re: Second bow (pics)
Post by: don s on March 24, 2011, 12:42:00 PM
wow. really nice bow. who cares about the flipper rest. it works for you. great job.don
Title: Re: Second bow (pics)
Post by: Bradford on March 24, 2011, 12:44:00 PM
I really like the way you did the handle.. looks like a more modern fiberglass bow but with just the board limbs...


Very cool!  I might have to try that.  I have only been building fiberglass bows.
Title: Re: Second bow (pics)
Post by: StoneAK on March 24, 2011, 12:46:00 PM
Very nice love the design
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Post by: Greg Szalewski on March 24, 2011, 01:05:00 PM
Nice bow. Be careful you don't get that string behind your ear.;^)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 24, 2011, 01:11:00 PM
What are the stats Tim? Nice finish work.
Title: Re: Second bow (pics)
Post by: TimB on March 24, 2011, 01:21:00 PM
Stats: 70" nock to nock, 35# at 28". I made it a little light because, I only intended for it to be a fun recreational shooter, not a hunting bow.

Bradford, funny you should mention it. I looked to my old store-bought glass backed recurve for inspiration when I was shaping the handle.

Thanks for the compliments guys.
Title: Re: Second bow (pics)
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on March 24, 2011, 01:28:00 PM
Tim, I think that is one of the nicest looking board bows that I've seen. I wouldn't have even known it was a board bow if you hadn't mentioned it. Nice job!

I also shot with a flipper rest for quite some time before I discovered the forgiveness of beaver. Now I really like my beaver rest.
Use whatever works for you cause your the one who will be shooting it, not us.
Title: Re: Second bow (pics)
Post by: CaptainJ on March 24, 2011, 02:02:00 PM
Beautiful!

CJ
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Post by: formerbutcher on March 24, 2011, 02:14:00 PM
Turned out real nice, good job !
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Post by: Savage on March 24, 2011, 03:43:00 PM
Great job! Now go out and kill something! hahaha
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Post by: red hill on March 24, 2011, 04:39:00 PM
Nice. I like the walnut accents and riser shape.
Stan
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Post by: Ken75 on March 24, 2011, 04:41:00 PM
nice bow , first second or 100th
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Post by: okie64 on March 24, 2011, 04:52:00 PM
Great lookin bow. I really like that handle design.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 24, 2011, 04:56:00 PM
Looks real nice Tim.
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Post by: CallMaker on March 24, 2011, 05:56:00 PM
Nice looking bow. Congratulations.
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Post by: Sixby on March 24, 2011, 06:08:00 PM
I am really impressed with the tiller. You have those limbs bending beautifully. Great job Tim
God Bless you, Steve
Title: Re: Second bow (pics)
Post by: Rainshooter on March 24, 2011, 08:06:00 PM
real nice job, looks professional.  35lbs is a weight you can shoot all day and still raise a cup to your lips afterwards. good job man.
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