2nd longbow done
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2nd longbow done
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.
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.
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Re: 2nd longbow done
Thats a top effort mate very nice!!
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Re: 2nd longbow done
Well done, keep up the good work mate!
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Re: 2nd longbow done
Very nice Bryan. I hope you ground some game with it over Easter. Dont forget some photos mate.
Cheers........ Rod
Cheers........ Rod
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Re: 2nd longbow done
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
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Re: 2nd longbow done
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 ----!
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Re: 2nd longbow done
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.
Cheers Bob. I know what you mean I'm already contemplating another.
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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.
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Very nice Bryan , very good for second bow. I have been thinking about giving one ago myself.
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Re: 2nd longbow done
Very nice bow mate ,as Rod said dont forget the pics of the critters it puts on the ground
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Re: 2nd longbow done
Get into it Macca you wont look back
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I'll second that Macca, plenty of info already been posted on here and plenty willing to offer advice when asked. Only do though if you are prepared to never look at a tree the same way again [timber timber!] and want to spend practically every waking moment dreaming how to make the perfect bow
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Re: 2nd longbow done
Great Work Bryan
Your inspiring me to have another go at building another bow
Rgds
Rob
Your inspiring me to have another go at building another bow
Rgds
Rob
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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.
Thanks Rob have another crack and make sure you show us how you go.
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If thats your second i cant wait to see your 5th or 10th.
Bloody nice work.
Graham
Bloody nice work.
Graham
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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).
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).
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Fantastic! I too like to shape of the riser. Looking forward to your future pics and bows!