Here are some pics of my first ever bow. I call her the So Mo Red Warrior.
Specs: 66" ntn, 47# @ 28", homemade flemish twist string (also a first), chrono'd @ ~140 fps.
Finish will be cherry stain, and homegrown camp pattern painted on back to cover the drywall tape backing.
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She has a slight propeller twist to her, but is shooting 2 inch groups at 15 yds, do I don't think it's a problem. Any comments, ideas and criticisms welcomed.
Nice lookin stick you got there.
I like it! I have one very similar.
Nice looking bow, especially for your first time.
Nice job, congrats.
Looks good, your next one will be even better, keep them coming.
Way better than my first. Well done.
Congratulations on your new bow.
Yes, WAAAAY better than my first one, mine sits in two pieces on my desk.Not intentionally!
Matt,
Great job :clapper:
What kind of wood did you use?
A few pounds less and that would be right up my ally.
Thanks, Kevin. I used red oak that I got from a local yard that supplies cabinet makers. Had to dig a while, but found one that would do.
Good luck on yours, and let me know if you need anything along the way.
So-Mo looks good but we need a full draw pic to really she how your tiller turned out. Plus there is the rule about post pics of bows on here with out a full draw pic (ok not really a rule), but it is a party foul.
But looks good from what I can see.
Roger that, Kelly. Will have to get one on here tonight, having surgery in the morning and won't be able to draw it for 3 months.
Here she is at full draw, sorry for the party foul...next rounds on me, lol!
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Nice lookin' bow, Matt. Enjoy it! :clapper:
Looking very good. Maybe a little on the whip-tillered side, but the limbs look pretty even.
Don't worry much about the propellor twist if it shoots ok. Alot of propellor twist though can cause a limb failure though so dont take that philosophy to the extreme.
Keep em coming! Might wanna give one a try without a backing. You'll be suprised how resilient the wood is. plus it saves time which is good if you're impatient like me.
cheers