Another longbow ( unstrung and full draw pics added )

Swissbow · January 21, 2010, 09:46:00 AM

This is my latest work. It's not finished yet but I wanted to show you what I have done so far. The limbs are made of bubinga and maple and the riser is zebrano. The bow is 68" NTN and it draws 45"@28#.

I still need to glue on the tips and the overlays and shape em. And then sanding, sanding, sanding and even more sanding...

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Andy

skeaterbait · January 21, 2010, 10:13:00 AM

I like that handle, all the fancy combinations are pretty cool too but sometimes just plain wood is the best way to go.

Has a pretty sexy profile as well. Nice job.

scottm · January 21, 2010, 11:09:00 AM

Very nice grain!

Apex Predator · January 21, 2010, 11:32:00 AM

Very nice!

Mike Most · January 21, 2010, 01:22:00 PM

That will be one georgous bow when you get it finished up.

fixer · January 21, 2010, 02:52:00 PM

Looks good I bet the finish will really make the grain pop!!!

tradsniper · January 21, 2010, 05:47:00 PM

looks great. I wish the bow I'm making now looked that good

bjansen · January 21, 2010, 06:12:00 PM

Very nice!

kennym · January 21, 2010, 07:49:00 PM

Lookin good Andy!!

Roy from Pa · January 21, 2010, 08:35:00 PM

Real nice.

Dmaxshawn · January 21, 2010, 09:47:00 PM

Very nice contour and lines. Like that one a lot.

Shawn

Pac'em out · January 21, 2010, 10:32:00 PM

I like it. Good job!

Swissbow · January 22, 2010, 01:41:00 AM

Thanks a lot f or the kind words guys. There are two ore three little things that could be better, but all in all I'm very happy with it. I hope I can finish it the next few days.

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Andy

Swissbow · January 25, 2010, 06:06:00 PM

Shot her the first time that weekend and was amazed how smooth and sweet she's shooting. I believe this is due to the bigger riser and that little extra weight that comes with it. No handshock at all and the arrows are sent down with a good speed. Got her sanded and have applied the first two coats of the finish. Will post some better pics as soon as I'm done with it.

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Andy

huntersteve · January 25, 2010, 06:09:00 PM

very nice....love the grain on that riser...Steve

Swissbow · January 25, 2010, 06:11:00 PM

Wait until you see it with the finish on...

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Andy

skeaterbait · January 25, 2010, 06:46:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Swissbow:
Wait until you see it with the finish on...

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Andy

We're trying but it's hard.... don't leave us hangin son......

Swissbow · January 25, 2010, 06:56:00 PM

I'll do my best, but there are still three or four coats to apply and then there is that thing that is called work that keeps you from building bows...

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Andy

kennym · January 26, 2010, 10:49:00 PM

Work is a 4 letter word,but I'm glad to have a job and be able to do it! LOL

Swissbow · January 27, 2010, 01:27:00 PM

Of course you're right. I'm glad to to have a job that brings the food on the table. But when you're in the process of finishing a bow, did you never wish to have that little extra time to apply the last coat right now instead of waiting another day ?

I still have to work a lot on that patience issue...

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Andy