Finally one for myself.

[LittleBen]

It's been a long year. Generosity got the best of me and before I knew it I had committed to build more bows than I even had material for. So many months, and a crap load of laminations later, I finally finished one for myself.

It's actually the second recurve I've built on this form (same as my RD longbows just bigger tip wedge, shorter length and wider limb.

It 58" ntn, 1.6" wide at the fades, 3/8" tips, not quite pyrimidal taper. 62#@26" according to my scale which I actualy think is light by around 5# ... I think it's probably closer to 70# in reality and so does my shoulder.

Hickory back (.150/.002) Walnut core (.170/.002) Ipe belly (started at .150/.002 ... less than .120 remaining)
Kingwood Riser, Hickory accent stripe, kingwood and maple overlays. ~1/32 past center.

The arrows are surewood doug fir. 23/64", breast tapered 11/32"point and 5/16" nock with kingwood footings. ~545-560grain total arrow weight w/ 125gr points, 27" BOP ... I think they're around 55-60#spine so hopefully stiff enough. My first try with footing arrows ... what a bitch. Wish I bought more 23/64" surewoods when they had them .... kicking myself now.

Here goes. Full draw will come soon, lots going on right now, full shoot in and arrow tune this sunday.

[Wolftrail]

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[LESKEN2011]

Ben, I really envy your skills with all wood bows. I hope to grow up just like you!!  

[timbermoose]

Looks awesome Ben!

[Gaur]

nice looking bow Ben.

[canopyboy]

I'm sure it's more like 55#....

[Mad Max]

Nice job dude

[LittleBen]

Originally posted by canopyboy:
I'm sure it's more like 55#....

Definitely possible. Getting weaker by the day. Me that is.

 

[mikkekeswick]

Top notch skills  

[Roy from Pa]

I guess it's ok..  

[Dmaxshawn]

classy looking bow very nice

[JJB]

Very classy look and excellent craftsmanship!!
-Jay

[LittleBen]

Thank you for all the kind words. It's greatly appreciated. Learned everything reading this forum and asking questions to the old guys.

[PEARL DRUMS]

Great looking bow Benny

[LittleBen]

thanks Chris, it all started coming together once you told me to not mess with hickory unless the grain is premium. That was about 2 years ago IIRC.

[critman]

Beauty

[takefive]

I like everything about that bow, Ben.  Beautiful work!

[fujimo]

dunno... but i think mines waaaay better   :D    :D  

seriously awesome craftsmanship Ben. you really have the skill down pat     .
very happy i got a bow from you, before you became famous- and yer bows were worth huge $$$$.planning to get a blacktail with it this season!!