Genesis - first selfbow

[Dave Thaxton]

After much reading,watching and learning (still don't know much) I decided to try my hand at building a red oak board bow. Just a few pics if y'all don't mind.66" and 55@29 with about 2" of set on each end. Got enough materials to do another when time is available  :D  


after a little tuning 1st three shots

and last 3 of 30.
                                                      Feel pretty stinking good about it. Lot's of fun and hopefully the next one will be a little nicer.

[Dave Bowers]

Looks nice,do you have any full draw pics?

[matts2]

Great looking bow and a dead turkey to boot.

[Osagetree]

Rugged looking,,, I like it. Brace looks a bit high. Full draw pic does help us see your results better.

[Dave Thaxton]

Thanks guys, brace is about 6 5/8 with a new dacron string on it. I figured I'd get a little stretch and get close to 6 1/2 or so. Kinda working off of hill and northern mist LB's at same length. Should it be lower?

[T Folts]

Dave that cool, I named my very first bow Genesis also.
Terry

[1oldbowguy]

Now that is cool, looks great, well done.

[John Scifres]

JD Jones might get mad      Genesis Selfbow  

Nah, he's a pretty nice guy.

Good job on the bow.  It's fun to make bows!

[Dave Thaxton]

Thanks all. My apologies to Mr.JD.    Looked @ his site...Sweet!!

[twitchstick]

Looks nice. I am doing one right now too,I hope mine turns out as good. Do you have any full draw pics?