Just finished 2 bows
Bocote/Osage 42#, and Osage/Bocote 44#
Same as the 64" Static recurve posted on July 2nd
10 strands of Fast Flight
42@28
44@28
I did some chronograph test, both bows like a 5575 7.2 GPI 30" long arrow draw to 28" using a release
44#  100 grain point 198-199-199
44#  125 grain point 194-194-193

42#  100 grain point 194-195-195
42#  125 grain point 188-189-188
These bows are for sale in the Sponsor Classifieds

I made a arm to hold the right handed bow, I shoot left.
Look in the mirror you can see the back of the bow, when the arrow comes back I can see a line at 28"
 

 

I cut the arrow shelf 1/4" past center
 


 

I used some Sitka Spruce in the static and made the bridges higher.
Lots of fun making these bows
 

 

SORRY DOUBLE POST

QuoteOriginally posted by Mark Daniel:
Just finished 2 bows
Bocote/Osage 42#, and Osage/Bocote 44#
Same as the 64" Static recurve posted on July 2nd
10 strands of Fast Flight
42@28
44@28
I did some chronograph test, both bows like a 5575 7.2 GPI 30" long arrow draw to 28" using a release
44#  100 grain point 198-199-199
44#  125 grain point 194-194-193

42#  100 grain point 194-195-195
42#  125 grain point 188-189-188
These bows are for sale in the Sponsor Classifieds

I made a arm to hold the right handed bow, I shoot left.
Look in the mirror you can see the back of the bow, when the arrow comes back I can see a line at 28"
 

 

I cut the arrow shelf 1/4" past center
 


 

I used some Sitka Spruce in the static and made the bridges higher.
Lots of fun making these bows
 

   

That's a crapload of reflex. Very nice bows, I really like that design. Great performance, what's the total arrow weight? I calculate/guess you're right around 8gpp?

355 grains with 100 grain point
380-------------125

Told you I loved that bow! Nice bows Mark.

Very nice bow Mark, fast too

Thanks Guys

Mark...............

What kind of money are you asking??

James

According to my calculations you should be between 180 and 185fps with 10gpp, a very impressive figure.

Just a thought on pricing ... I hate to see bowyers making these fantastic bows undercut themselves on pricing. I was talking to a gentlemen the other day, a woodworker not a bowyer, and he was telling me that when he decides to buy a piece of work from another woodworker, he never argues the price, and he said its because "if i chew him down on price on this piece, I'm just devaluing all of his other work". He said at the end of eh day you're not just paying for the work you're buying but you're paying for the knowledge and experience and past efforts that helped him develop the skill needed to make that piece.
I guess what I'm saying is when you're buying a bow like this, or the many other fantastic bows available from the many great bowyers on TG, and many who aren't part of the community, you are buying art and not just a tool.
If you want a tool for shooting deer, any $200 samick or vintage bear will do the job. If you want something special, something that speaks to you in a way that's not just utilitarian but has beauty and style and character, then I think it's fair for the artist to ask to be compensated properly not just for he work, and the experience, but also for the vision it takes to imagine and  create something special.

Bottom line, this is like a sculpture, and not like a tool handle, and I hope you price them accordingly. This goes to all the bowyers working and selling out there and to all those looking to buy something you can display and not just shoot.

Cheers.

Littleben---I think that is the best compliment I have had on this forum. Thank you! not that the other "at a boy's", and "nice bow", where not.
Thanks to everybody, I love this forum, good Info,great people,Awesome bows.
I sent you a PM

James I sent you one too.

I shot 3555 and 7595 also, they where both in the mid to high 180's.  I had 85 grain threw 145 grain points.
the 5575 showed off