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Title: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: Kyle Patterson on February 27, 2012, 10:28:00 PM
Well, i finally got one to hold together till the end. Its a 60" Hickory backed Ipe. Its 40lbs at 26" right now, and ill be giving it to my 13 yr old brother. I have been promising to try to make him one, and since this is a little light and pretty short im going to pass it on. Anyways, ill get some pics up soon!
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: mwosborn on February 27, 2012, 10:32:00 PM
Congrats - we need some pics!
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: KellyG on February 27, 2012, 10:56:00 PM
well they can only get better now. Good luck on the next one.
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: psychmonky on February 28, 2012, 08:45:00 AM
Awesome! Im working on an HBI right now too. Be sure to post pics  :)
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: oops sorry on February 28, 2012, 06:06:00 PM
Congratulations! Looking forward to your pictures. One thing; keep an eye on the brother. They build draw length very fast at that age. I was about 14-15 when I busted my first bow....I didn't realize that I had outgrown it and it nearly took an eye out.
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 28, 2012, 06:11:00 PM
Congrats on the first of many..
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: coaster500 on February 28, 2012, 07:54:00 PM
Cool!!!  Way to go  :)
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: Kyle Patterson on February 29, 2012, 06:16:00 PM
Well heres some of the pics i promised. Its about %90 done.. just needs some cosmetic work.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422852_10150633278404174_504839173_8961785_228313794_n.jpg

Bocote Tip overlays

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422852_10150633278414174_504839173_8961786_756087809_n.jpg

Full draw

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422852_10150633278389174_504839173_8961784_2011766587_n.jpg


...Sorry guys, couldnt figure out how to post em normally. Anyways, thanks for all the help and advice so far, im so glad i found this site!

Kyle
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: gringol on February 29, 2012, 06:35:00 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 29, 2012, 07:36:00 PM
Nice Kyle, tiller looks perfect ^5 Roy

  (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/kyle1.jpg)

  (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/kyle2.jpg)

  (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/kyle3.jpg)
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 29, 2012, 08:08:00 PM
Hey that does look fine. It looks smooth and quick. We all say that about our bows, but some bows really do it.
Title: Re: First Bow to make it through Tiller! (*Pics Added*)
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 01, 2012, 09:53:00 AM
Looking good Kyle! After the trials and frustrations of the first few bows, it sure is a rush to get a shooter.  :thumbsup:  
Dave.