Elk Seeker longbow build

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Elkman
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#91 Post by Elkman »

Pre-view of finish sanded tip.

Finish sanding is all done. I am getting the finish on.



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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#92 Post by stumper »

Wow
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#93 Post by Graps »

:shock: That looks nice.
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#94 Post by Shadowhntr »

I'm peeing down my leg....That bow really does it for Me! Dang it that's nice!
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#95 Post by Captainkirk »

Out-freaking-standing, Tom!
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#96 Post by Carpdaddy »

Very nice Tom!!
I am however still coveting your shop and tools. :lol: :mrgreen: I was drooling as you moved from the bandsaw to the spindle sander, then finally to rasp and file. A far cry from my moving from hacksaw to rasp and file. :oops: :lol: Jokes aside though, you are building one fine looking bow!

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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#97 Post by Greg Felty »

That's a beauty indeed.
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#98 Post by Shadowhntr »

Pics of the finished bow please?!?!?!!!

What finish do you use?

Where'd she end up on specs Tom?
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#99 Post by Elkman »

The finishing is not done yet. Sorry.

The final specs for this Longbow are:
  • Length: 62"
  • Weight: 44# @ 28" (45# AMO)

When I get it finished I will get the draw weight at draw lengths 25"-30" for this 62" bow.
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#100 Post by Graps »

Sounds perfect to me.🤔
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