Hybrid recurve or long bow?

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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#31 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:24 pm

bigbob wrote:And Jeff what is a semi recurve? I know i wont win this debate but I like stirring.
The bow you just made I'd say but I haven't seen a photo of it strung yet to say 100% on that. :mrgreen:

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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#32 Post by GrahameA » Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:31 pm

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Stickbow Hunter wrote:There were a few replies while I was posting.
bigbob wrote:still seems to me the deflex/reflex sits squarely in the middle, neither one nor the other.
If the limbs of a bow recurve (reflex) to any degree when strung then the bow is a recurve. A bow is either a recurve or it isn't.
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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#33 Post by Nutgrass » Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:00 pm

Very nice looking bow Bob, I don't care what it is called ! I know what I like & the limbs of that bow are sweet. A bit to recurve in the handle for me, but that is a personal choice & takes nothing away from the fine craftsmen ship you are developing :!:
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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#34 Post by bigbob » Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:02 am

Thanks for that Nutty.Rod had much the same personal preference with the riser shape and I know exactly what you are saying. I really like the slim and sleek HH style risers myself.The design of this bow called for a large riser of 18'' and the embellishments like the overlays on the belly side of the riser are not entirely just for show. The lower one where the arrowhead is [photos still happening] fits the lower palm and keeps the wrist steady. It gives a rock solid but very comfortable grip.
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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#35 Post by Flatliner » Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:59 am

Very impressive Bob, just love mixing those Aussie timbers. Mate,, you're coming ahead in leaps and bounds, Keep at it.

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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#36 Post by bigbob » Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:30 pm

Thanks Rob, You've been a bit quiet on here lately? I happen to have a relative living up your way who has his own Lucas mill and is in the process of sending me some of his off cuts etc. I'.m really hanging out waiting for it.Here's a couple more shots I took.Sorry Jeff the arrowhead is a bit out of focus. My daughter has been and taken plenty but has to reduce the files and edit them so in the meantime---
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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#37 Post by Flatliner » Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:59 pm

bigbob wrote:Thanks Rob, You've been a bit quiet on here lately? I happen to have a relative living up your way who has his own Lucas mill and is in the process of sending me some of his off cuts etc.
Yeah Bob Ive been working out of town with no internet or phone service and playing catch up on the weekend, very little time to devote to the best side of life (that being the bow side) but the job should be finished in a few weeks and I can get a life again.
Wouldn't mind meeting your "relative" some time, is he in Cairns ? Contacts like that are good to have.

You can see the Highlights in that Black wattle in the last set of photos, quite specy really, nice work once again Bob.

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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#38 Post by bigbob » Sun Oct 14, 2012 3:26 pm

Hoping to see more of your bows on here soon Rob, big fan!Sending you a pm re the relative.
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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#39 Post by Buranurra » Sun Oct 14, 2012 3:54 pm

THat is a great looking bow, should should be really proud.

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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#40 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:12 pm

Those photos show up the wood better Bob - very nice alright! That arrowhead looks great. :biggrin:

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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#41 Post by bigbob » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:25 pm

Thanks Jase and Jeff! The arrow head was almost an after thought but ended up happy with result. Even these photos dont do the timber justice Jeff. It really has a real translucent lustre.
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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#42 Post by bigbob » Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:22 am

Thought I'd chuck one up of the bow at full draw. no comments please about lack of form!
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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#43 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:29 am

That last close up photo of the bow has a lot more contrast than the previous ones and really shows up the beauty of the woods. A great combination there. :biggrin:

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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#44 Post by bigbob » Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:43 pm

Thats 'cause daughter took the shot! :lol: :lol:
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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#45 Post by Hilly » Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:20 pm

Hey Bob thanks for the shot of your bow i thought it was quite sweet to shoot you have done a good job on it mate
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Re: Hybrid recurve or long bow?

#46 Post by bigbob » Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:37 pm

Thanks for that hilly only too happy to do so. The more the merrier!
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