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1st longbow build

Started by Robertfishes, August 27, 2009, 10:04:00 PM

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Robertfishes

First bow off of the completed form will be Helen's, I built myself 4 recurves since July.. here is where I quit today, still have to pencil in the riser. This is a proven design by KennyM and the first bow will be Red Elm Tapers, walnut veneers, walnut riser, white and black phenolic tips...  

Dano

I'm watchin this for sure Robert.
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy" Red Green

Peckerwood

Man Robert you are a bow building machine.

Good luck on the longbow.

Bill
NO matter where you go there you  are !

Dmaxshawn

Robert once you shoot that one you will give up the curves.  Your going to love it.  

Shawn

Trux Turning

You are going to like this bow- it is a good design and a shooter- this should be a much easier build for you compaired to the recurves you have been making.

Robertfishes

I'm a recurve man, but your right I'll spend some time with one of these, First one is for Helen, if she doesn't like it then it will be mine! should have one built next week. The weekends are not normaly spent in the shop, but it's the first week of classes at UF (go gators)this semester for Helen and I may have some shop time on Sunday to complete the form

dutchwarbow

Ahh... guess that one's going to be pretty!!

but I must say I prefer recurves  ;)

Nick
in the old days religion had it's use to keep nations together. Today, religion tears nations apart.

Nick

Robertfishes

Nick, I also prefer Recurves. I want to build a longbow for Helen, She has seen me build 4 recurves for myself. I need to build her a couple of shooters too. Our Deer season is starting in 29 days and I'll not build anything until December, unless it raining.

Robertfishes

made some good progress tonight, form is ready for action..

pditto613

Robert with Kennys design can you make different lengths off the same form.
"the older I get the better I was"

kennym

Lookin good Robert!!

Cant wait to see the bow you make off it!
Stay sharp, Kenny.

   https://www.kennysarchery.com/

dutchwarbow

in the old days religion had it's use to keep nations together. Today, religion tears nations apart.

Nick

Robertfishes

I have been ready to do the glue up for a few weeks but have been working on some other non archery projects and getting ready for our deer hunting season..My job and my relationship with Helen keep me busy. I may give up an afternoon hunt next week (if raining) and do the glue up...

huntwithastick

Does kennym sell template plans for the design?
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Robertfishes


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