New here. First bow attempt. Red Oak, I didn't want to spend too much on my first one. 63.5 inches, handle-leather sewn with imitation sinew. Brace is just under 7 inches. Pulls 42.5 lbs at 27 inches. Shot about 50 rounds thru her and so far so good. Made several mistakes but have learned a lot and can't wait to try a better wood.
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Nice first bow! Thanks for posting.
Looks great, can't imagine what you could do with a good piece of Osage. Enjoy the addiction!
Looks good to me!!
Congrats on your first bow :thumbsup:
Bet there will be more to follow :)
Looking good. :)
Wish my first bow looked that good. Nice job.
nice job
My first red oak bow didn't turn out half that nice! Great work!
Looks good Hill. "Made several mistakes", yep still do that but its the addiction that keeps us going, learning and improving.
I said it once I'll say it a thousand times I wish I took up bowyering in my younger years.
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Well done! That first bow will always be a special one for you...
I'm about to start my first bow, hope it turns out as well as yours. good job
Looks good.
Nice!!