Quote from: kennym on February 22, 2021, 06:36:14 PM
I  LIKE IT !!!  ( and I don't like recurves! )

x2!

Have heard of Chastain but never seen one. This limb design is sort of borrowed with my changes.

interesting limb shape...

reminds me of a limb that was actually computer generated/optimized in the modeling app I use.
https://www.reddit.com/r/VirtualBow/comments/b8109p/using_an_evolutionary_algorithm_for_optimizing_a/

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Got a riser for the first heavy weight limbs for my body builder buddy.

That's nice and I like that limb design coming off the riser...

Gots a little shape to it today. Get the limbs pulling straight Monday. This one should come in 60@28. I am not real crazy about the lines of this riser but it sure fits the hand nice sooo

I like that riser shape.

Well just crap. I got these limbs pulling good. I leave the tape on until I sand the glass to avoid scratches etc.
I found an unwanted surprise. Out of the hundreds of the bows I have built never had this before. The only thing I can figure is the bamboo was marginal on layup. About 1/16th wide and full of glue. I am thinking it may not be a problem.
what you guys think?? Gonna be a field tester bow.

If it's solid it should be fine I think.

It otta be ok.

Got a 55# D/R with osage veneers that did that from the glue moving when I pressed it.  It's fine, first split limb D/R I ever built...

Cool I will just call it my split limb curve then! 

Kenny does osage keep its color under clear glass

Finish with uv protection may help but mine darkened up

had a bit of group therapy today. This design is pretty sweet.

Quote from: OldRawhide42 on March 09, 2021, 09:17:34 AM
Kenny does osage keep its color under clear glass

Keep it in a bow sock when not using, it can stay that way for a long time

Quote from: Mad Max on March 22, 2021, 07:55:36 PM

Quote from: OldRawhide42 on March 09, 2021, 09:17:34 AM
Kenny does osage keep its color under clear glass

Keep it in a bow sock when not using, it can stay that way for a long time

Yep, or if you like the darker color, set it in the sun unstrung of course.

I have done that to a couple at the patio door...

The bright yellar sticks out in the woods like a sore.......... thumb I guess.

Good shooting Mike.

I love the looks of the bow too.

Thx Roy.
An idea if you want your wood to stay yellow is yellowheart.

Hmmmmm...