How to make a Bow, a String or a Set of Arrows. Making equipment & tools for use in Traditional Archery and Bowhunting.
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BenBow
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by BenBow » Sat May 21, 2016 6:46 am
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bigbob
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by bigbob » Sat May 21, 2016 5:13 pm
that look a smooth design for a takedown longbow.I like it!
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BenBow
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by BenBow » Sat May 21, 2016 9:37 pm
Got the limbs finished last night so I'll get more pics up. 64" n to n 43.4 # at 28" plann on building a set of 55# limbs to match.
I made this out of a 19" riser block that I made for a heavy set of limbs. It had limb bolts coming from the belly of the riser into hidden nuts in the limb. So I didn't want to toss it so I plugged the holes and used it for this riser.
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by greybeard » Sun May 22, 2016 10:35 am
Ben,
It is good news that you are back in the workshop.
I prefer the slimmer risers also as I believe they smooth out the lines of the bow.
BenBow wrote:I'm probably going to paint and paint dip this in a camo pattern as the wood is pretty plain.
Would a timber stain/dye add depth to the colour?
Daryl.
"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
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BenBow
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by BenBow » Sun May 22, 2016 11:48 am
Well limbs on, stippled the grip, satin finish over gloss, and got some shots through it. Really liking the light weight and feel of the low grip. Not a screamer but smooth, silent, and crisp.
Unbraced
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/VJvBUvC.jpg)
Braced
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/EwBkRMr.jpg)
28" draw
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/vWz9W48.jpg)
Pin/standard nock cross
Stippled grip
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/IHMmBwt.jpg?1)
Force Draw Curve
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/9u8TkRg.jpg)
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BenBow
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by BenBow » Mon May 23, 2016 12:08 pm
Decided not to paint it as that seems to be the consensus. So I want to hide the plugs. I have some bison horn that comes off in layers and is curved. It will lay right over the plugs so I need to decide what shape to carve them so they're decorative. Maybe a bear head for one and a knapped arrowhead for the other. Guess I'll just play with it.
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by UPTHETOP » Mon May 23, 2016 10:20 pm
Very nice Ben, I like the plane look I think sometimes we can over think the presentation of a bow when if it works as we designed it and shoots well we have already won the battle. Love your posts and ideas, keep them coming.
Cheers Wayno
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by rodlonq » Wed May 25, 2016 9:04 am
Good to see you've recovered and back into the shop. Seems you haven't lost anything, great result on this project. I think the bison horn overlays to cover the plugs is a good idea and will give the bow extra mojo as well.
Cheers... Rod