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Grantmac
02-26-2008, 09:28 PM
This one didn't come from a store though:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/grantmac017/DSCN1943.jpg

Of course it's a bit under hunting weight but the next one should be up around 45-50# if I back it.
Cheers,
Grant

Will
02-26-2008, 10:14 PM
Looks pretty Good !
Nice Self Bow.............Details man, we need details:smile:

I just begun mine............should get er done in the next year...or two:oops:

Bow Walker
02-26-2008, 10:41 PM
Nice stick you've got there. Let us know how it shoots for you.

sealevel
02-27-2008, 06:49 AM
More details !! whats it made from ?

Bow Walker
02-27-2008, 10:20 AM
Did you make it yourself? More detailed pics pls.

Grantmac
02-27-2008, 12:09 PM
It's from a Red Oak board. Picked through all the 1.75x1.75" pieces until I found a really straight one then ripped it down the middle to get a 1" and this .75" thick piece.
It's 72" knock to knock but I'm going to bring that down and probably back it with Maple to get the weight up. It's very, very light right now. I'm hoping I can bring it up to 35# and use it for a yard bow and aerial shooting (Which I'm trying to teach myself).
Here is another picture:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/grantmac017/DSCN1936.jpg

Check out http://www.angelfire.com/magic/jawge/boardbowbuildalong.html
and
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php
If you want to get started in this sort of thing. It's very fun and not too hard. I'm not going to get rid of my compound, but I really enjoy flinging arrows with something I made.
Cheers,
Grant

sealevel
02-27-2008, 03:05 PM
I am interrested in building a laminate long bow . I am in the prosess of making a laminate grinder .

Will
02-27-2008, 04:39 PM
I really enjoy flinging arrows with something I made.

Thanks for the details.........Tiller looks pretty good ! :grin:

Here's another site that is excellent for some of these guys Knowledge of self bows for anyone so interested.
Lots of good stuff actually.....:wink:
http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/directory

Grantmac
02-28-2008, 12:06 AM
well it's up to 28# after reducing the length to 69". I went to the hardwood store and found some ash veneer, it's 1/32" so I laminated on two layers. I will have to wait until tomorrow to see if it's gained any weight. I may also bring it down to 68-67" because it was bending nice today.
I also made my first flemish twist string, which was a bit of a challenge as it was a bit short; until I shortened the bow ;)
Cheers,
Grant

sealevel
03-11-2008, 09:13 AM
Just an idea grantmack . I got a piece of bamboo flooring from rays hardwoods its 5ft long you could glue a piece of that on the back. It would improve it greatly.

Grantmac
03-11-2008, 11:21 AM
That flooring only really works if it's verticle grain or as core material. Something about the nodes being violated if it's horizontal grain.
The current one I'm working on has a hickory backing and slight reflex. I'm hoping for around the 50lbs mark.
I'm trying to get my hands on some Ipe, with a hickory backing I should be able to push past 60lbs with ease. I'm not going to stop until I crack 100lbs one of these days, then I'll try a different style of bow.
Cheers,
Grant