Made a Red Oak Long Bow
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Made a Red Oak Long Bow
Howdy folks, been a while since I posted in this section. So, this is my latest project; a long bow I made out of piece if red oak. First, here's a shot of the layout.
And here's a shot of the riser glued on where the handle will be.
And here's a shot of the rough cut out. I had more but they wont load.
Side shots of the rough cut.
Here's some shots of it on the tillering stand. Had to go back a few times, but these are from the first.
After it's all said and done, it's 40# @ a 28" draw. I did an ebony stain on it and a coat of polishing wax.
Here's the finished bow.
and fully braced.
And here's a shot of the riser glued on where the handle will be.
And here's a shot of the rough cut out. I had more but they wont load.
Side shots of the rough cut.
Here's some shots of it on the tillering stand. Had to go back a few times, but these are from the first.
After it's all said and done, it's 40# @ a 28" draw. I did an ebony stain on it and a coat of polishing wax.
Here's the finished bow.
and fully braced.
If it be a sin to covet honor,I am the most offending soul alive.
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- W. Shakespeare
Re: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
Avery!
You are such a talented craftsman! You make it look easy!!
You are such a talented craftsman! You make it look easy!!
I am Ringulf the Dwarven Woodsman, I craft leather, wood, metal, and clay,
I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
Come be my ally, lift up your mead! We'll search out our foes and the Eagles we'll feed!
I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
Come be my ally, lift up your mead! We'll search out our foes and the Eagles we'll feed!
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Re: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
Very nice job !
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKusD0Jm ... D_yrT0bMfw
waiting for part two
waiting for part two
Alone a ranger travels unseen and unheard beware those of dark heart for you will sleep not in comfort while I walk.
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Re: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
You know, I wish Google and Youtube were around when I was Teen. Back then I had to go to the Library and wade through the dewy decimal system to find "How To" books and tutorials.Arbellason wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKusD0Jm ... D_yrT0bMfw
waiting for part two
Peter Remling wrote:Very nice job !
Greg wrote:Very nice! First bow?
Thanks fellas. @Greg, no, but this is my first one from Red Oak.Eledhwen wrote:Looks nice!
Eledhwen
Much appreciated. Like I've said before, I have to have a project, lol.Ringulf wrote:Avery!
You are such a talented craftsman! You make it look easy!!
If it be a sin to covet honor,I am the most offending soul alive.
- W. Shakespeare
- W. Shakespeare
Re: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
very nice bow!! Is that a board bow, or did you make a stave?
An archer practices until he gets it right. A ranger practices until he never gets it wrong
~Halt, Ranger's Apprentice
~Halt, Ranger's Apprentice
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Re: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
This is a board bow. I searched through a stack of boards at Lowes Hardware to find a board with the right grain.
If it be a sin to covet honor,I am the most offending soul alive.
- W. Shakespeare
- W. Shakespeare
Re: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
I may have to attempt again, i tried a board bow one time and it snapped in the tillering process
An archer practices until he gets it right. A ranger practices until he never gets it wrong
~Halt, Ranger's Apprentice
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Re: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
Really, really good-looking bow. Great idea for choosing wood also.
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Re: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
great looking bow
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