Need Some Advice (Finished)

[Roy from Pa]

Very nice work.

[mwosborn]

Thanks guys - haven't shot it a lot yet - haven't even made a string yet - but shooting it with the tillering string, it seems to shoot pretty decent.

Art - sorry to show my ignorance - but are you saying to remove some wood in the groove toward the tip of the bow?

[Art B]

"Art - sorry to show my ignorance - but are you saying to remove some wood in the groove toward the tip of the bow?"

That's correct Mitch. Gives the loop more free play as you come to full draw and cut down on wear.

[mwosborn]

Might give that a try - thanks.

[mwosborn]

Finished this bow today - put on the leather grip.  I ended up trying some rawhide.  Had to learn to scrape and dry a hide from a fawn I shot in the late season and then used it to back this bow.  That took awhile!!!  Ended up with some marks in the hide from wrapping it too tight I think.  Stained it a "wine" color and finished with tru-oil.

Thanks for the help.  She shoots pretty good.

Mitch

[Art B]

Your bow turned out really nice Mitch. Congratulations!

[PEARL DRUMS]

Gorgeous!

[Steve B.]

Well done.

[Osagetree]

Yep,, good job!  

[Dan Landis]

Good job Mitch! The stain job came out really well, keep up the good work....Dan

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

Great work Mitch!!! Two thumbs up!

[mwosborn]

Thanks guys - it has been very satisfying learning how to make a bow.  I really appreciate the help from you experts!!

We are going to show the 4-H archery kids the basics of making a self bow next month at our spring 3-D shoot.  Maybe we can get a few kids interested in making some bows!!!

Mitch

[wood carver 2]

Nice!!
Dave.