2020---->What did ya do today?

monterey · February 18, 2020, 07:50:35 PM

Thought for sure it was a pool cue.

kennym · February 18, 2020, 08:22:35 PM

That's purty slick!!

Forwardhandle · February 19, 2020, 06:41:55 AM

Awesome looking bow I like the take down bracket , Mike how is it attached to the riser butt ends ?

Crooked Stic · February 19, 2020, 07:50:36 AM

Looks like after the bow was cut in two a slot was machined on both ends of the riser. Then glued in I guess.

Forwardhandle · February 19, 2020, 08:05:51 AM

That is really cool sufisticated engineering

Flem · February 19, 2020, 10:04:03 AM

Never seen one like that. Found an old catalog online and they claimed that takedown handle is stronger than a one piece. If you guys have not seen this website of old catalogs, check it out. Lots of history there.
http://www.vintagearchery.org/catalogs-by-year.html

Roy from Pa · February 19, 2020, 10:23:47 AM

I had a bow like that many years ago. Was a very simple design. Prolly why you like it Stickpops..

ztontonz · February 19, 2020, 10:37:23 AM

Nice gift! Plus it looks like it is in really good shape.
How does it shoots?

Forwardhandle · February 19, 2020, 05:19:04 PM

Mike when it's put together is there any side to side play sorry for all the questions trying to see how tight the tolerances are thinking I could mill some brackets similar ,I would bet it's stronger then a normal riser I would guess it's 6061T6 aliminum very comonaly used in those years they really put some thought into that design thanks for sharing it !

Crooked Stic · February 20, 2020, 12:16:26 PM

It seems to have a bit of taper on the joints where the slide together. And the screw has a slight taper also. so no slop.

Anybody care for some Green maple.

Forwardhandle · February 20, 2020, 12:27:03 PM

Thanks pretty solid design I have never seen one before !

monterey · February 20, 2020, 12:42:01 PM

Did you dye that maple?

kennym · February 20, 2020, 12:52:52 PM

Purty cool stuff Mike!

Crooked Stic · February 20, 2020, 02:48:25 PM

Vacuum stabilized with cactus juice and dye. Makes your wood harder

Roy from Pa · February 20, 2020, 04:03:38 PM

You need all the help you can get there Stickypops.

monterey · February 20, 2020, 05:02:17 PM

Quote from: Crooked Stic on February 20, 2020, 02:48:25 PM
Vacuum stabilized with cactus juice and dye. Makes your wood harder

I can't tell for sure on my phone if it's lam material or riser material. Guessing riser if you are stabilizing it.

Flem · February 20, 2020, 07:36:28 PM

I got to get me some of that Juice! Anybody want to buy some little blue pills?

Flem · February 20, 2020, 08:51:21 PM

Forgot to mention, that green Maple looks pretty Damn awesome

Roy from Pa · February 20, 2020, 09:17:40 PM

That stabilizing your riser wood must work.

Stickypop said his 3 inch riser grew to 3.5 inches.

You go big boy:)

ztontonz · February 21, 2020, 01:20:05 AM

I love the green on that maple. It really adds to it's natural beauty!
What are your plans for this block? Combine it with natural wood colors or more green?