Cool and only took 22 pages in here for you to make a bow. You Sailor boys are slow learners:) LOL & Congrats, Eric. Now we want a full draw picture please and if it's anything like on the tree it otta be a great tiller profile.

wow very nice looking bow looking at starting my own first bow in the near future if it comes out half as nice as this i will be happy. Can i ask what is the length of your bow?

and thanks for everyone putting lots of pics and info on here as it has helped me get abetter grasp on things

Condrats eric.fine job.Whats next?

slow down fellas! it ain't finished yet! got a shape the handle... verify tiller, sand her down, finish it, make a handle wrap.... ya know... these things take time! I don't know whats next... was thinking maybe a red oak or hickory board bow with snake skins.... would love to try my hand at an osage stave eventually... open to suggestions! name my next project!

here's a sneak peek:



I'm blaming the size of the group on my lack of a proper handle! but not too shabby for only having shot a couple dozen arrows out of it.

Not too shabby. Bow looks great. You form that little pistol grip in there and you will be set. But I still say the handle is way too thick belly to back. But it's your bow:)

it is roy, and its still coming down alot.... you'll see. its gonna be at least half an inch thinner.

something like this as a starting point



right now its 2" back to belly, and im going to shape down to 1 1/2" in the throat of the grip to start with. btw that node is exactly centered. how does my shelf... errr.... rest location look?

i think its kinda neat how that grain line kinda mirrors my handle shape

I guess it's Ok:)

QuoteOriginally posted by Roy from Pa:
I guess it's Ok:)

don't get too excited!   :rolleyes:

That is him getting excited. I think his pace maker is calibrated to prevent him getting any more wound up. Its an age thing.

hows this Roy?

That looks great! Nice job.

Thanks BMN. Can't wait to see how she feels shooting with the more comfortable grip.

Very nice....congrats on a fine bow....


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glenn

Wow, turned out really good.

The handle looks great and the full draw tiller is awesome. How's she shoot now?
But your drawing arm elbow is too high:)