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Started by R. W. Mackey, July 09, 2015, 10:40:00 PM

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Mad Max

Is that a (Build your own bow)  Jim Thorne plans?

Turned out really nice.
I would rather fail at something above my means, than to succeed at something  beneath my means  
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R. W. Mackey

Mark, it's sorta Jims plan. I used the length, limb pad angle
And basic shape, but I tweeked it to my person taste. I changed the grip, sight window lines as well as the general shape of the riser.
 It's got a few different things from bows I've owned that I really liked. A little Blacktail, a little Brack, some of the original
Bighorn and even the older Bears.
 Great thing about doing it yourself, you get to make it exactly how you like.
Thanks for the nice comment, I think it turned out very nice as well.

RW
Don't practice until you get something RIGHT.  Practice until you Can't do it WRONG.  Dave Rorem

Buemaker

Nice work for sure. Bue--.

ejhorstick


kennym

Roy, that is sweet! What taper and/or tip wedges are you using if you don't mind me asking?
Stay sharp, Kenny.

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R. W. Mackey

Kenny, I use a 1/8" piece of phenolic, 6" long in the tip section. I taper the last 2" for a smooth transition into the limb.
 Glad you like it.

RW
Don't practice until you get something RIGHT.  Practice until you Can't do it WRONG.  Dave Rorem

kennym

Cool! Think I can see it in there. Good string angle looks like.

Glass for the tip wedge might work a bit better, stiffer for the weight involved. Just thinkin out loud....
Stay sharp, Kenny.

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R. W. Mackey

I appreciate your advice, just learning this game. I'll give that a try on the next one.
 Thanks for your comments.

RW
Don't practice until you get something RIGHT.  Practice until you Can't do it WRONG.  Dave Rorem

Mad Max

QuoteOriginally posted by R. W. Mackey:
Mark, it's sorta Jims plan. I used the length, limb pad angle
And basic shape, but I tweeked it to my person taste. I changed the grip, sight window lines as well as the general shape of the riser.
 It's got a few different things from bows I've owned that I really liked. A little Blacktail, a little Brack, some of the original
Bighorn and even the older Bears.
 Great thing about doing it yourself, you get to make it exactly how you like.
Thanks for the nice comment, I think it turned out very nice as well.

RW
You got that right
I would rather fail at something above my means, than to succeed at something  beneath my means  
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mwosborn

Very nice looking bow - well done!
Enjoy the hunt!  - Mitch

iohkus

Beautiful riser wood! Static tips?  Very well done!!   :clapper:
Hmmmmm. I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm
not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant!

bogeyrider63

Very nice looking bow.

Pheonixarcher

That bow looks excellent at full draw! Good job. Could we see the braced and unbraced profiles? Great work with the shaping and color scheme as well.   :notworthy:
Plant a fruit or nut tree today, and have good hunting tomorrow.
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jsweka

Wow!  Awesome job.

However, I'm not sure I believe that is only your second one.  My second bow sure didn't look that good.   ;)
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R. W. Mackey

That's a fact, my second TD, Just got lucky. It will be awhile before I get a chance to take any more pics, on vacation for a few weeks. I'll get a few profiles taken when I get home.
 Really appreciate everyone's compliments, nice coming
From some very good amateur bowyers.

RW
Don't practice until you get something RIGHT.  Practice until you Can't do it WRONG.  Dave Rorem

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