Originally posted by TomMcDonald:
[QB] I decided in the end to put some overlays, if for nothing else, then for the experience.
Roughed-out here.
The wood is Australian hardwood Jarrah.
Bought some materials to make a tillering stick so that should be up and going over this long weekend.
Before that though, making a string.
I think the string grooves are too straight. I'll see how it goes with a string. [/QB]
My first attempt at making a bow.
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The overlay looks fine mate, well done.
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Made a pretty simple tiller device.
I've since fixed the right limb.
I've since fixed the right limb.
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looks good mate,i really like the overlays hope it makes a good shooter for you.
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Re: My first attempt at making a bow.
Thanks heaps Lewis, it's a bit light now. I'll give it to the missus (if it survives).
NEXT STEP: Back to the garage and the scraper.
NEXT STEP: Back to the garage and the scraper.
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And yes, it does appear the top limb has a twist.
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how long is it? if its long enough, you could chop some wood off the ends and that would bring the draw weight up.
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Nup, it's only 64". Not really long enough for me anyway.outbackarcher wrote:how long is it? if its long enough, you could chop some wood off the ends and that would bring the draw weight up.
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yeah that is to short, and you would have to cut off the cool overlays too.
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Hehe, Thanks! I've got heaps of Jarrah here. Enough for lots of bows.outbackarcher wrote:yeah that is to short, and you would have to cut off the cool overlays too.
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awesome, would look awesome as a riser and matching overlays combo.
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That would look cool, but my handle is already quite phat.
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Tom, next one you make I would make the bow narrower but thicker from back to belly. If you made the belly flat next time I would suggest you make the belly slightly rounded, this will give you much better control of the tillering process and hitting your target weight at full draw...Glenn...
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Re: My first attempt at making a bow.
Glenn.
Does Spotted gum lend itself to this design?
I do like the idea of narrower better yes.
I also have access to some pretty good but expensive hickory.
Does Spotted gum lend itself to this design?
I do like the idea of narrower better yes.
I also have access to some pretty good but expensive hickory.
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Yes Tom, spotted gum would be a good timber for this design, I have made hundreds of flat bows from spotty. I would make the bow about 35mm-38mm wide. Go too wide with our hardwoods and limbs become far too thin from back to belly and they don't perform to their full potential. But like all timber the quality of spotty can vary a lot, it's a risk you take when using sawn timber. I would try the rounded belly and I also makethe edges of the limbs rounded as well, I find it better than the square sided limb...Glenn...
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Well I'll give it a go next time.
There are plenty of guides around the place.
There are plenty of guides around the place.
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Sanding etc...
Some unwanted tool marks that would change the bow too much so just sort of cleaned them up a bit.
Some unwanted tool marks that would change the bow too much so just sort of cleaned them up a bit.
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Thanks Otis. My mum did it for me as I was baking her some scones.otis.drum wrote:Tom,
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Re: My first attempt at making a bow.
It came up nice with a finish on it mate.
Man you live dangerously leaving that brush in that glass of turps or whatever, on the carpet.
Jeff
Man you live dangerously leaving that brush in that glass of turps or whatever, on the carpet.
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Re: My first attempt at making a bow.
I'm a regular daredevil!Stickbow Hunter wrote:It came up nice with a finish on it mate.
Man you live dangerously leaving that brush in that glass of turps or whatever, on the carpet.
Jeff
Well the bow is done and shoots a hell of an arrow.
I will post a new thread, this one is stale in my view.