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Title: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: Dan Bonner on August 26, 2013, 09:25:00 PM
This is for Halfsiminole. He made me an excellent powder horn in trade for this one. I should finish it in the next few weeks. It's all American. Made from a very fine chunk of maple (provided by Kirk Lavender of Bigfoot bows) and some exceptional Claro Walnut I have had for several years. Whitetail antler overlays, tips and knobs are planned from this one. Haven't decided if it will be a 64" or 66" yet. He wants 45#@ 31". Limbs will be maple and walnut. This one will light up when the finish goes on.
 (http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa194/togo1987/image.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/togo1987/media/image.jpg.html)
 (http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa194/togo1987/image-1.jpg) (http://s202.photobucket.com/user/togo1987/media/image-1.jpg.html)

Bonner
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 26, 2013, 09:37:00 PM
Very sweet riser.
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: heartlandbowyer on August 26, 2013, 10:26:00 PM
Lookin good keep er coming along!
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: kennym on August 26, 2013, 10:32:00 PM
Gonna be a good one Dan!!
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: Trux Turning on August 26, 2013, 10:32:00 PM
Nice!! Cant wait to see more.
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: D on August 27, 2013, 12:04:00 AM
Great looking riser.  I bet it will turn out even better.  Nicely done.
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Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on August 27, 2013, 02:50:00 AM
That is a thing of beauty!
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: halfseminole on August 27, 2013, 10:42:00 AM
It'll be a short draw for me but it opens up off-the-shelf arrow solutions as well as ordering shafts from people here.  I'm still looking at making bows, but I was nowhere near ready to make a three-piece takedown.  Besides, I don't have near the tools, shop or experience-or the skill.  

It's better in these pics than the ones he's texted me, mostly because I can see these better with the one eye that's working.  I seriously wonder how my powder horn was worth this, but I'm surely grateful.
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Post by: cunruhshoot on August 27, 2013, 11:09:00 AM
Very nice - I love the look and flow of the riser.
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Post by: takefive on August 27, 2013, 01:23:00 PM
Really like the looks of that combination.  Nice work!
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Post by: jess stuart on August 27, 2013, 01:29:00 PM
That is going to be a great looking riser. Now  get to sanding, I can't wait forever to see it with finish.
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: beachbowhunter on August 27, 2013, 03:59:00 PM
I really like the idea of all N.American woods.

What limb pad angle do you use?
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: Dan Bonner on August 27, 2013, 05:21:00 PM
Thanks all. Beachbowhunter, limb pockets are 7 degrees. I change limb angle a good bit depending on ntn length. I hope to get the limbs glued up this week.  I have some pretty cool walnut veneer picked out.

Bonner
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 27, 2013, 08:28:00 PM
Maple and walnut marry good as does maple and osage or walnut and osage.
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: chackworth3 on August 27, 2013, 08:35:00 PM
Lookin good!
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: chackworth3 on August 27, 2013, 08:37:00 PM
Lookin good!
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: chackworth3 on August 27, 2013, 08:38:00 PM
Lookin good!
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: dcmeckel on August 28, 2013, 06:46:00 PM
Hey Dan, enjoyed meeting you at Pauls place. I really liked the Recurve you made Paul for St.Judes. Can't wait to see this one. And thanks again for the loan of the Broadheads.
David
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Post by: BrushWolf on August 28, 2013, 08:11:00 PM
Looks  good.     :thumbsup:
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Post by: carpin'mark on August 28, 2013, 09:14:00 PM
I really like the flow in the grip/shelf,   I bet it will feel like an extension of your hand. Cant wait to see the limbs,I'm always inspired by you and Trux.
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: Dan Bonner on August 30, 2013, 10:30:00 PM
Thanks men! Great to meet you too Dave. I was very impressed with that B&W ebony hybrid you built as well. We need get together again soon and kill some of Paul's deer.

Bonner
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: BuckeyeGuy on September 01, 2013, 06:43:00 AM
Pretty riser looking forward to seeing it all!
Title: Re: Started a new 3pc longbow
Post by: DeerBacon on September 01, 2013, 01:06:00 PM
Looks great! I will be waiting for finished pics.
  :coffee: