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Title: Does the tiller look OK? Finished pics added.
Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 19, 2012, 09:59:00 PM
How does the tiller look on this bow for my son? This one has been a challenge. Tony
 (http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/Photo_E25F7D03-AA43-95AE-5EF7-A1DEA54DCF7D.jpg)
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Post by: kennym on January 19, 2012, 10:02:00 PM
Looks good Tony. And FAST!!
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Post by: Dmaxshawn on January 19, 2012, 10:15:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by kennym:
Looks good Tony. And FAST!!
What Kenny "The Expert" said.
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 19, 2012, 10:18:00 PM
Kenny, this is some of those Cherry lams you cut for me. Haven't checked poundage yet, feels about 53-55LBS.
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Post by: kennym on January 19, 2012, 10:33:00 PM
"What Kenny "The Expert" said."

PFFFFT!  :laughing:  

Have you guys shot it much?  How is it?
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 19, 2012, 10:38:00 PM
Haven't shot it yet. Maybe tomorrow, I'll post the finished pics and chronograph info in a day or so. Tony
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Post by: ozzyshane on January 19, 2012, 11:41:00 PM
Tony that looks nice carnt wait to see some more pics Thanks Shane
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Post by: Glunt on January 20, 2012, 03:11:00 AM
Looks nice!  Would love to see strung and unstrung pics and some details on whats in the limbs.
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 20, 2012, 06:03:00 PM
You may not can tell much about this picture. The limbs are action boo taper and cherry parrallel. They have 8.25" cherry wedges. Black glass on the belly and clear on the face. Limbs are 29", Total bow length is 64".

 (http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/Photo_272383A2-5507-057F-872C-9208B4D4F9AE.jpg)
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 20, 2012, 06:37:00 PM
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Post by: red hill on January 20, 2012, 10:08:00 PM
Tony, I have no experience with take-down bows, but that looks great. The tiller looks good. Are the limbs flat at mid-limb in the unstrung pic?
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Post by: SportHunter on January 20, 2012, 10:22:00 PM
Nice design, Kenny is right, looks fast. The full draw pic has good lines. If I didn't see the unbraced pic, the braced pic would seem unusual with such straight limbs but the full draw pic says it all, looks good to me.
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 20, 2012, 10:24:00 PM
Yes, at about 10" they flatten for about 10" before the recurve. Tony
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Post by: mwosborn on January 20, 2012, 11:11:00 PM
Looks like it will really zip an arrow - curves remind me of the curves on my RER but the angles off the riser are different.  I like!
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 20, 2012, 11:47:00 PM
This design is fast, I'll hope to shot it tomorrow through a chronograph. I'll post the results tomorrow. Tony
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Post by: Pac'em out on January 21, 2012, 08:35:00 AM
Nice job, looks like an aggressive recurve.  Well done.
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 25, 2012, 09:06:00 PM
Well, here's the bow with 4 coats of poly. Still haven't shot it, had some issues with tiller that had to be fixed. I'll shoot it tomorrow. Tony
 (http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/005-1-3.jpg)
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Post by: scottm on January 25, 2012, 09:08:00 PM
Beautiful work!!
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Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on January 25, 2012, 09:45:00 PM
Bow that is a aweet looking bow
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Post by: red hill on January 25, 2012, 09:46:00 PM
Man! Do you need an adopted son, Tony? That is impressive
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Post by: SportHunter on January 25, 2012, 09:52:00 PM
The finish really looks great! The whole package is very attractive, nicely done.
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Post by: jsweka on January 25, 2012, 10:02:00 PM
Very very nice!
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Post by: JJB on January 26, 2012, 06:43:00 PM
That looks like it will really spit out an arrow.  Looks good, nice work.  Looking forward to seeing more and the numbers tomorrow.
-Jay
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Post by: Nim-rod on January 26, 2012, 06:45:00 PM
That's the same bow as on page 1??? WOW! It sure did finish up spectacular!!!!
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 27, 2012, 12:53:00 AM
Yes it's the same bow as pg. 1. The riser is cherry and walnut, the limbs are cherry as well, I was well pleased and hope to shoot it tomorrow. Thanks everyone for your comments. Tony
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/011.jpg)
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Post by: Sharp Shooter on January 27, 2012, 06:50:00 PM
Here are some finished pics, I shot it through a chronograph today, 196 FPS with a 530 grain arrow. Thanks Tony
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/006-1-1.jpg)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/005-1-4.jpg)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa473/SharpShooter6/DropTine%20Custom%20Bows/002-1-1.jpg)
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Post by: dmikeyj on January 27, 2012, 07:55:00 PM
Great job Tony, it shoots as good as it looks.

Mike
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Post by: jsweka on January 28, 2012, 05:45:00 PM
That's purty!!
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Post by: PV on January 28, 2012, 07:13:00 PM
That is some fine craftmanship!!  :clapper:
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Post by: Nim-rod on January 28, 2012, 09:27:00 PM
The sunlight hitting that cherry sure is nice!