New RD Longbow--finally "Done"

Trux Turning · July 08, 2009, 02:56:00 PM

Many months ago I was given plans and a template by Kenny (thanks) to try out- I also won some lams from Jake (over&under). A couple of moves later I finally found time to set up a saw horse work bench and got started. This template worked well with a router to do the form.

.I also had plans with specifications on riser length and stack thickness.

.And the form was born.

Trux Turning · July 08, 2009, 03:00:00 PM

Glued up some zebra wood and leopard wood and into the f-150 oven.

. Out of the oven and cleaned up a bit-

.Dressed up-

.Picked one and got it sanded for the glue up.

Trux Turning · July 08, 2009, 03:05:00 PM

I used maple, actionwood, and elm for the core and black and clear glass. Glue up went pretty well.

. Out of the press and cleaned up-

. Rechecked the center with a laser after rough shaping of the limbs.

Trux Turning · July 08, 2009, 03:08:00 PM

So far so good- I'll try and get more done this week- string nocks, tiller, etc. before I go fishing this weekend. Thanks again Kenny and Jake.

Moen · July 08, 2009, 03:11:00 PM

Very nice. Keep up the good work;)

Apex Predator · July 08, 2009, 04:14:00 PM

Cool beans man! Can hardly wait for more!

Dmaxshawn · July 08, 2009, 06:21:00 PM

Good deal!!! Looks real familar. Cant wait to see the riser after you cut out the window.

Shawn

TNstickn · July 08, 2009, 07:01:00 PM

kennym · July 08, 2009, 09:21:00 PM

You're welcome Dave!!

Lookin great,let us know how she shoots for ya!!

Trux Turning · July 08, 2009, 11:03:00 PM

Got the string nocks roughed in and strung up- the string tracks well and there isn't any limb twist to deal with.

. The top limb bends 3/8" more than the bottom right off the bat.

. Right now it feels like it is going to be less than 50#'s which I was going for-or I could just be stronger than I think. With out any work the limbs are bending pretty well.

Jesse Peltan · July 08, 2009, 11:20:00 PM

The tiller looks good.

bjansen · July 09, 2009, 08:19:00 AM

Man I love that profile! I think it is about the best looking longbow form out there. Great job

kennym · July 09, 2009, 07:18:00 PM

Dave, if she comes in lite,2" off makes 5-6#s and doesn't hurt the profile a bit! I may like it even more......

Dmaxshawn · July 09, 2009, 09:41:00 PM

Dave you can cut it all the way down to 60 inches on that exact form. I have the same exact form. 62 is real nice though. Looking really good.

Shawn

bjansen · July 09, 2009, 10:12:00 PM

Are there plans for this pristine profile? or deminsions anywhere? I sure would like to try one as well!

mwmwmb · July 09, 2009, 10:37:00 PM

looking good. keep us posted. I really like this profile as well. later down the road This is what i will be shootin for.

Trux Turning · July 10, 2009, 10:22:00 AM

Brad- I got the plans and template from Kenny- so far one of the easiest bows I've put together-

Kenny- I left the wiggle room of cutting it down if it does come in too light- right now I think it will be fine at the 64"'s

I'm off fishing this weekend so I'll have to see if I can get it finished up next week. I still have the overlays to glue on, a little work on the bottom limb plus rounding them over, cutting the shelf, and then the finish- can't wait to see how it shoots.

mater · July 13, 2009, 08:02:00 PM

2" off will be more like 10#. not tring to argue, just sharing my experiances.
mater

kennym · July 13, 2009, 10:05:00 PM

64" down to 62" was 5-6# on the only one we piked from this form. Possibly because of the .003 total taper.May be different on the next one.......

Dmaxshawn · July 13, 2009, 10:48:00 PM

Kenny I gained 6 lbs when I cut mine from 62 to 60 on this same exact form.