R/D longbow finnished

[rickw]

It took me while to get set up but I've finaly finnish my first bow.she's a reflex deflex design and is 68 " nock to nock,50# at 28.Riser woods are red gum with walnut accent strips.There's no hand shock (bonus)and is great to shoot.

[Bill]

Very Nice,,,,,, I do like the look,.

I have a John Clark bow kit out in my shed and I just need the prompting to get up and get out into that shed and have a go, thanks for the pictures........................Bill

[longbow steve]

Beautiful workmanship Rick! Do you have a background in woodworking?
To save Jeff the effort the bow is a Deflex Reflex design rather than the reverse.
Do you have a pic of tips?
Regards Steve

[Bill]

LB Steve,
so what your saying is that the bow limbs from the handle actually deflex (curve/bend out) then reflex (curve/bend in) towards the tips ??? yes/no ??........Bill

[Stickbow Hunter]

Beautiful craftsmanship Rick, you should be pleased as punch with it and I'm sure it feels great shooting a bow you made yourself!!! What wood did you use in the limbs?

Thanks Steve!

Jeff

[rickw]

Thanks for the kind coments gentlemen,Steve I'm a welder by trade but used to make a few rifle stocks when I was a young bloke.I'll try and get some photos of the tips,they are sambar antler.
Geoff,the rock maple lams,techniglue and glass are from John Clark who I'd like to thank as well as the members of ozbow for thier tips and inspiration.
Rick.

[Gringa Bows]

very nice Rick,you did a top job ...................Rod

[rossy]

Great work Rick, can't wait to see it in the flesh

Dickie

ps. WHEN YA MAKING ME ONE?

[kimall]

Very nice mate well done.
Cheers KIM

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Good on ya, Rick!

[pdccr]

Very nice mate, a lot better than my first bow

[Bill]

rickw,.............. any chances of a picture of the bow either from the front or back. Have you cut the sight window beyond center or is that just the impression one gets from the photo's.......Bill

[Stickbow Hunter]

Thanks Rick; the Rock Maple is a tried and true core wood and makes a nice contrast with the riser wood etc.

Jeff

[ivorycollector]

Very Nice! Good looking bow. Cheers.

[rickw]

Bill, the bow is cut to center so she would shoot the arrows I had on hand,GT 55-75 with 100 grain inserts.I wasn't to sure If it was the right thing to do but I supose i could always pack the window out a bit.Hope to meet you at the club mate and if your shoulder is ok you can have a few shots.
Rick

[greybeard]

Hi Rick,

Very nice work.
I hope it inspires others to have a go.

Daryl.

[Ol Man]

Very Nice lines - I really like the looks of the wood in the riser.

[UPTHETOP]

Nice bow Rick I like the chioce of woods man gotta try a longbow soon.

Cheers Wayno

[Douggie Stewart]

It took me while to get set up but I've finaly finnish my first bow.she's a reflex deflex design and is 68 " nock to nock,50# at 28.Riser woods are red gum with walnut accent strips.There's no hand shock (bonus)and is great to shoot.