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Just made a new bow
Apr 19^th, 2010 at 2:55pm

After letting it sit unfinished for several months, I finally got down to bussiness and finished my second board bow. I took a little more time on the finish of this one, but the draw weight isn't as high as my last one. Mostly that is because the board that I had to work with wasn't as dense as the one I used for my first bow, but 45lbs isn't bad, and it's still legal to hunt with. Here's a link to a quick video I shot of it, though I want to shoot another with better lighting (and a better camera) when I get a chance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ghoZznOcQU

When in doubt, shoot for the head (worked for David anyway...)

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David Morningstar Slinging.org Moderator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 3482 UK	Re: Just made a new bow Reply #1 - Apr 19^th, 2010 at 3:22pm Thats a great looking bow. You should make one from a branch or stave next, no arrow rest or backing, just a big old Indian style flatbow.
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Et Cetera Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Slinging Rocks Into Windows! Posts: 1550 Gender:	Re: Just made a new bow Reply #2 - Apr 19^th, 2010 at 6:52pm Nice bow, you shoot fast, first one I thought that it broke. What building was that behind you?
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Reply #3 - Apr 19^th, 2010 at 10:17pm

Yeah, I'm wanting to do that David, I actually started one, but the grain of the branch I cut had a really funky twist to it.
I've always been a snap shooter. Goes with the way I hunt I guess (stalking on the ground vs. tree stand). I'm at an indoor range in this video, so I'm not sure what building you're refering to there Et Cetera...

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Et Cetera Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Slinging Rocks Into Windows! Posts: 1550 Gender:	Re: Just made a new bow Reply #4 - Apr 20^th, 2010 at 7:25am Oh it was an indoor range, it looked like you were right outside some building.
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Paleoarts Interfector Viris Spurii Offline it don't mean a thing if you aint got that sling! Posts: 1993 oceanside, CA Gender:	Re: Just made a new bow Reply #5 - Apr 20^th, 2010 at 10:54am sweet bow, Brian! you and I shoot the exact same way, and you're right, it comes from stalking and hunting where you don't have time stand there and aim forever. in fact, the longer i stand there at full draw, the more likely i am to miss
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Et Cetera Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Slinging Rocks Into Windows! Posts: 1550 Gender:	Re: Just made a new bow Reply #6 - Apr 20^th, 2010 at 5:55pm I suppose it makes a difference on how fast you shoot depending on what type of bow you have. I probably couldn't shoot that fast with my compound bow...
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Reply #7 - Apr 20^th, 2010 at 7:49pm

Yeah, compound bows are a litte different, but then it's a lot easier to hold one of them back and take your time on the aiming. I'm with Paleoarts, the longer I hold this bow back, the less likely I am to hit anything... at least anything I'm planning on hitting!
I had a chance today to shoot some more. I dropped by my parents house to deliver some arrows to my dad to go with the bow that I made him for Christmas, and it just so happened that he was off work today. So we strung up the bows and shot for about 30 minutes or so. Good times. I had forgotten how powerful the one I made for him was though... a completely different feeling, and even sound, from firing mine. Got my little brother and sister out shooting too, though neither of them could pull back either my dad's bow or mine.

When in doubt, shoot for the head (worked for David anyway...)

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Rat Man Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 13915 New Jersey, USA Gender:	Re: Just made a new bow Reply #8 - Apr 21^st, 2010 at 11:58am Hi, Brian; Nice bow and vid. Your duct tape fletching interests me. Is there a how to about that somewhere? Thanks.
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Bikewer Interfector Viris Spurii Offline I love Slinging.org! Posts: 1627 St. Louis, Mo Gender:	Re: Just made a new bow Reply #9 - Apr 21^st, 2010 at 3:11pm Here ya go: http://www.primitiveways.com/pt_qikfltch.html
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BrianGrubbs Funditor Offline Joined May 6th, 2008 Posts: 559 Alabama Gender:	Re: Just made a new bow Reply #10 - Apr 21^st, 2010 at 10:33pm Yeah, that's pretty close to how I do it. I'm actually making a video tomorrow on how I make those arrows, since someone requested it. I'll post a link up when I get it done.
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dork Funditor Offline I feel Smurfy when I'm smurfing!!!! You too? Posts: 996 In Beautiful Wisconsin Gender:	Re: Just made a new bow Reply #11 - Apr 21^st, 2010 at 11:49pm Great job on that bow, really nice!
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ilovepancakes Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Virginia Slings- "You've slung a long way, baby! Posts: 1237 Virginia Gender:	Re: Just made a new bow Reply #12 - Apr 22^nd, 2010 at 11:26am That's a sweet looking bow Brian. Making a bow has been on my list of things to do..........
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Re: Just made a new bow
Reply #13 - Apr 23^rd, 2010 at 1:32pm

Here's a video of my fletchings. I had to refletch an arrow, so I shot myself just doing one of the fletchings... since I can't do the entire thing and keep it within the 10 min youtube limit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETGPt6svUn0
I also shot a quick video of my new silencers that I made to put on my bow. I used an online tutorial to make them, and they really make a difference in the noise level of my shots.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObpcgIrGjYE

Thanks again for all the kind words, it really encourages me to go out and make more stuff to show you guys

and pancakes...go make one!! it's not that hard, all it takes is time.

When in doubt, shoot for the head (worked for David anyway...)

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Re: Just made a new bow
Reply #14 - Apr 26^th, 2010 at 12:16pm

bow silencers - didn't make any difference to the sound I heard.

But at least you've got pretty pom-poms on your bow string Grin

Great looking bow and I like the shooting style, but dude ! lose the pom-poms.

I was going to award much kudos for using duct tape fletchings - but I reckon the silliness of the 'silencers' cancels that right out Grin

Do All things with Honour and Generosity: Regret Nothing, Envy None, Apologise Seldom and Bow your head to No One - works for me

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