1st longbow build along

hera · December 06, 2007, 09:37:00 AM

hera · December 06, 2007, 09:45:00 AM

This is what I say blood sandal wood.
smell good,but the red color will turn into black
few weeks later.

hera · December 06, 2007, 09:47:00 AM

blood wood with bone plate.

hera · December 06, 2007, 09:48:00 AM

hera · December 06, 2007, 09:59:00 AM

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:03:00 AM

I change my mind just because the blood wood too oily.

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:04:00 AM

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:07:00 AM

AGAIN !
I remove meterial from my finger. :mad:

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:08:00 AM

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:09:00 AM

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:12:00 AM

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:13:00 AM

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:15:00 AM

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:17:00 AM

Rough shaping,can't wait to see the draw shape.

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:17:00 AM

hera · December 06, 2007, 10:18:00 AM

Talondale · December 06, 2007, 10:54:00 AM

Seems the outer 1/3 of the limbs aren't working enough. But that's my amatuer opinion. Great job BTW. Love the wood used in the handle.

amicus · December 06, 2007, 10:55:00 AM

Hera, Your doing another great job. Thanks for posting.

ps. If I let my wife see this, she will never let me buy another power tool.

hera · December 06, 2007, 11:12:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Talondale:
Seems the outer 1/3 of the limbs aren't working enough. But that's my amatuer opinion. Great job BTW. Love the wood used in the handle.

Good opinion,thank you.I'll tillre it tomorrow.

hera · December 06, 2007, 11:43:00 AM

Finally,I accomplished my dream since 5 years ago.
I builded 5~6 TD recurve 5 years ago,but w\\o longbow and 1 pc recurve.After long long break,I encourage my self to start again.

My TD recurve are fast,stable and highly accurate,and turly no hand shock.

My 1 pc recurve as good as my TD.

I underestimate the endeavor of longbow building,and I make a BIG basic mistake on longbow structure ! I almost give it up.
I have to say THANK YOU to those who gave me some opinion and advice.This longbow is my first one and perhaps last one.

Now I need to take a break in order to catch my breath.And I have to say THANK YOU to those who join in this thread.

I received arrow building meterial from Bingham yesterday,and another 3 TD bow meterial from Fedora in the air,but I need a rest to heals my sore finger.