How to make a Bow, a String or a Set of Arrows. Making equipment & tools for use in Traditional Archery and Bowhunting.
Moderator: Moderators
-
bryan
- Posts: 21
- Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:42 pm
#1
Post
by bryan » Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:05 pm
G'day,
I have just made a string for my newest creation that I finish last night. Its my 2nd go at a laminated long bow. I did have one small crissis after I had glued and stacked all laminations just before I set it aside to dry I relised the lams had moved
I quickly pushed them back together best as possible however the is small glue pockets where the lams join in the middle. Due to there position and the fact that the glue fill them nicely I don't think it will be too much of an issue just a visual one.
Its 66" ntn I'll officailly weigh it after a fire a few through it tomorrow afternoon however I think it will be about 70#. Its american walnut riser and rock maple lams.
Its not quite the work of art of alot of the other bows I have seen on here however for my 2nd go i'm pretty happy whith it. Hope try it out on pigs over easter.
-
Attachments
-
- IMG_0374 (640x478).jpg (177.95 KiB) Viewed 4692 times
-
- IMG_0373 (640x478).jpg (189.95 KiB) Viewed 4692 times
-
- IMG_0372 (640x478).jpg (164.75 KiB) Viewed 4692 times
-
- IMG_0371 (640x478).jpg (184.79 KiB) Viewed 4692 times
-
discord
- Posts: 216
- Joined: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:35 pm
- Location: NSW North Coast
#2
Post
by discord » Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:24 pm
She's a beauty, mate! Nice shape to the riser!
HAIL ERIS!
-
hazard
- Posts: 1516
- Joined: Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:45 pm
- Location: Maraylya
#3
Post
by hazard » Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:30 pm
Thats a top effort mate very nice!!
Hazard
Politics is a game played by dishonest people to gain an unfair advantage!
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
-
Buranurra
- Posts: 453
- Joined: Wed Jul 18, 2012 1:01 am
- Location: North Perth
#4
Post
by Buranurra » Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:41 pm
Well done, keep up the good work mate!
Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
-
rodlonq
- Posts: 2096
- Joined: Wed May 06, 2009 3:02 pm
- Location: Ingham NQ
#5
Post
by rodlonq » Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:42 pm
Very nice Bryan. I hope you ground some game with it over Easter. Dont forget some photos mate.
Cheers........ Rod
-
bryan
- Posts: 21
- Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:42 pm
#6
Post
by bryan » Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:56 pm
Cheers Fellas
-
Stickbow Hunter
- Supporter
- Posts: 11637
- Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2003 8:33 pm
- Location: Maryborough Queensland
#7
Post
by Stickbow Hunter » Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:10 am
Congrats mate! Great to see others making bows. The brace height looks too low to me but that could just be from the new string stretching while you were taking the photos. All the best with the hunt and please do take some photos.
Jeff
-
bigbob
- Posts: 4098
- Joined: Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:55 pm
- Location: sunshine coast
#8
Post
by bigbob » Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:13 am
For your second bow you have done very well! Congratulations and hope you realise you have set in motion, from which there is no escape a relentless urge to make another , then another ----!
nil illigitimo in desperandum carborundum
razorbows.com
-
bryan
- Posts: 21
- Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:42 pm
#9
Post
by bryan » Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:19 am
Cheers Jeff. Yeah it is too low but it was just twisted and put on to let it stretch will will adjust height this arvo put the serving on and give it a whirl.
Cheers Bob. I know what you mean I'm already contemplating another.
-
bryan
- Posts: 21
- Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:42 pm
#10
Post
by bryan » Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:39 am
I will ad a thanks to everyone else who has posted build alongs and bows they have done their sel.f I have spent many hours going through this forum getting ideas and tip.
-
Macca
- Posts: 152
- Joined: Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:57 pm
- Location: Southern Highlands NSW
#11
Post
by Macca » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:09 am
Very nice Bryan , very good for second bow. I have been thinking about giving one ago myself.
-
Gringa Bows
- Posts: 6331
- Joined: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:09 pm
- Location: Bundaberg QLD
#12
Post
by Gringa Bows » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:52 am
Very nice bow mate ,as Rod said dont forget the pics of the critters it puts on the ground
-
Gringa Bows
- Posts: 6331
- Joined: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:09 pm
- Location: Bundaberg QLD
#13
Post
by Gringa Bows » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:53 am
Get into it Macca you wont look back
-
bigbob
- Posts: 4098
- Joined: Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:55 pm
- Location: sunshine coast
#14
Post
by bigbob » Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:53 pm
nil illigitimo in desperandum carborundum
razorbows.com
-
RobHunter
- Posts: 249
- Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:40 pm
- Location: Cranbourne Victoria
#15
Post
by RobHunter » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:08 am
Great Work Bryan
Your inspiring me to have another go at building another bow
Rgds
Rob
-
bryan
- Posts: 21
- Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:42 pm
#16
Post
by bryan » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:52 pm
Have a crack macca as above you won't look back.
Thanks Rob have another crack and make sure you show us how you go.
-
GrahamK
- Posts: 13
- Joined: Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:02 am
- Location: Brisbane
#17
Post
by GrahamK » Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:06 pm
If thats your second i cant wait to see your 5th or 10th.
Bloody nice work.
Graham
-
sevenmil
- Posts: 76
- Joined: Thu May 23, 2013 8:52 pm
#18
Post
by sevenmil » Thu May 23, 2013 10:01 pm
that is amazing work Bryan. Are you a professional boyer, cause I can't believe that is your 2nd go at making a laminate longbow.
Where did you learn how to how to do it? (apologies if I seem a little nieve, it is just that I am new to the forum).
-
Peregrine
- Posts: 46
- Joined: Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:53 pm
#19
Post
by Peregrine » Fri May 24, 2013 12:11 pm
Fantastic! I too like to shape of the riser. Looking forward to your future pics and bows!
