I just received a blank from Mike

Started by Frenchymanny, January 08, 2009, 08:11:00 PM

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Frenchymanny

Very happy with it!

If there is interest I will post a build along, as I will build a bow for my friend Serge.

F-Manny
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

Frenchymanny

Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope


razorback

Keep the wind in your face and the sun at your back.

Frenchymanny

So the blank is 67" overall, 1 3/4 wide at the fades, the top limb is 1" longer and Mike selected the limb I would have chosen for the top limb  :)  :

A lot of time saved right there, because I don't have power tools, and the other selfbows I made were made only with drawknife, rasps and scrapers.

I'm aiming to be at least 55# @28, so I'll have to be very cautious on wood removal

F-Manny
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

Pat B

Looking forward to your progress, Manny.    Pat
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
TGMM Family of the Bow

unclewhit

Oui, Oui, Keep us updated on your progress.
Looks like a sweet piece of wood.

Go Habs!
unclewhit
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Frenchymanny

Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

LONGHORN

Well my friend,this is a very nice Osage blank for sure!!
Building me another selfbow?Man I'm I lucky or what?? I will post pics of the other one you made for me soon,shoots like a dream!!
And yes,we want the build along!!
Serge
"The sportsman who accepts the sporting code of ethics keeps his commandments in the greatest solitude with no witnesses or audience other than the sharp peaks of the mountain, the stern oak, and the passing animal"
~Jose Ortega Y Gasset~

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