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Title: New Forward Scout
Post by: Dick in Seattle on July 25, 2011, 08:22:00 PM

New Forward Scout

About six weeks ago, I started a project to build two bows and keep a diary of the build to add to my web site. I normally take a week for a build, but this one dragged on due to a combination of problems with the bow, which I had actually given up on at one point, and illness that kept me out of the shop. However, in fits and starts, the bow got done and came out quite reasonably well. It was a real challenge for me, being built for a friend who needed a long bow... for real. He's a bit tall.

Anyway, he wanted one of my Forward Scouts. Here's what he ended up with:

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h186/CaptainDick/barnum82.jpg)
Forward riser straight longbow

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h186/CaptainDick/barnum76.jpg)
Quilted maple outers, boo core, bubinga riser

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h186/CaptainDick/barnum77.jpg)
RW 68" 35@28

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h186/CaptainDick/barnum90.jpg)
Full draw... the bow was repeatedly tested by pulley to 34"

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h186/CaptainDick/barnum93.jpg)
David, is a recurve shooter and i was concerned about setting this bow up so it would be comfortable for him to shoot, particularly since I couldn't test it at full draw! He started out shooting well left, but adjusted his grip and stance and in a few flights was right on. This was his last four shots!

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h186/CaptainDick/dickndavid2.jpg)
Here you can see why I was a bit concerned about building "outside of my normal parameters"! A happy new bow recipient and a very relieved bowyer!

Title: Re: New Forward Scout
Post by: jsweka on July 25, 2011, 08:36:00 PM

Very nice Dick. I love that wood combination.

I'm sure your friend will enjoy it for years to come.

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Post by: stabow on July 25, 2011, 09:32:00 PM

Outstanding job Dick.....stabow

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Post by: KellyG on July 25, 2011, 09:37:00 PM

As always that is a nice bow Dick. You are a man of many talents.

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Post by: jess stuart on July 25, 2011, 10:37:00 PM

Great job Dick, I really like the combination of woods.

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Post by: SteveD on July 26, 2011, 07:56:00 AM

Great job. Beautiful

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Post by: bjansen on July 26, 2011, 08:58:00 AM

Outstanding job Dick...Love the forward handle longbows

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Post by: BenBow on July 26, 2011, 09:12:00 AM

Nice!

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Post by: red hill on July 28, 2011, 11:45:00 AM

Beautiful bow, Dick.. Which one are you? LOL
Stan

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Post by: kennym on July 28, 2011, 08:34:00 PM

Thats a sexy bow, Cap'n! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

That is one tall dude!

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Post by: scottm on July 28, 2011, 08:39:00 PM

Beautiful job Dick!

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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on July 28, 2011, 08:47:00 PM

Great job as always Dick!! Like Kenny said thats a big guy :scared:

He will enjoy it for many years. :thumbsup:

Tracy

Title: Re: New Forward Scout
Post by: levibear on July 29, 2011, 09:38:00 PM

Dick you have the "nack" for building bows....

Trad Gang

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