First attempt at self bow

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stumper
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#21 Post by stumper »

looking good partner!
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Graps
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#22 Post by Graps »

That's coming along good Rick.
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#23 Post by Captainkirk »

Tiller looks good. You can't put wood back, so go nice & easy. Looking great, BTW!
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#24 Post by Greg Felty »

Nice job Rick.
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#25 Post by Dakota18 »

Was going for 45@28”, missed it By a little
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#26 Post by Graps »

I would say, close enough.
Good job.
Thanks for sharing. :)
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#27 Post by Dakota18 »

Thanks Dale, I cut a shelf into the riser but it still needs a little work. I ended up with 3/8” positive tiller

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#28 Post by Graps »

Yeah, you probably made it left handed too. :lol:
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Re: First attempt at self bow

#29 Post by Dakota18 »

Yup, left handed

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#30 Post by stumper »

well done!
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