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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Longbow making course booked! I figured getting some instruction in person is probably a good idea, rather than relying on YouTube. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Well, there's deffo a steep bit where you are learning curves |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri Aug 16, 2024 20:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
First things first, time to make a tiller tree! |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri Aug 16, 2024 21:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Easy job |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
I'm predicting abject failure, but it's going to be a fun ride till it breaks when I tiller. |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Sat Aug 17, 2024 13:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
What is it that you're making, exactly? |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sat Aug 17, 2024 13:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
A bow. More specifically, a board bow. https://dansantanabows.com/how-to-make-a-board-bow/20/ |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sat Aug 17, 2024 22:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
While i'm waiting for my glue to dry on the bow, I made something else today! Pretty pleased with this... A simple bow stand, much more compact than the usual tripod ones. Attachment: 20240817_112105.jpg Attachment: 20240817_214954.jpg Attachment: 20240817_215028.jpg Attachment: 20240817_215124.jpg Attachment: 20240817_215144.jpg
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
This is definitely going to break where the knot is on the limb, but things are progressing. I'm just using this as a practice to get the techniques down. I have a better board with far fewer knots in to try next, that might have a chance of working. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Yep, right where the knot is! This is my first bow, but I'm pretty sure it shouldn't be doing this... |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Aug 20, 2024 14:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Are you using pine? Is that what's recommended? |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Aug 20, 2024 15:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Very cool project! |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Tue Aug 20, 2024 15:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
DavPaz wrote: Are you using pine? Is that what's recommended? Spruce. And for a board bow it doesn't really matter, any hardwood will work, assuming the fibres are straight and there are no knots. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Wed Aug 21, 2024 11:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Spruce is a softwood, isn't it? |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Aug 21, 2024 12:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
DavPaz wrote: Spruce is a softwood, isn't it? Well, i'm glad you asked  An arborist will tell you Spruce is a softwood, due to the type of tree it is. A woodworker will tell you it's a hardwood due to how it behaves when you work it. Something to do with the high sap content which dries in layers, making the wood more dense. So the answer is... it depends on who you ask. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Wed Aug 21, 2024 13:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Why didn't you go for a proper hardwood, you coward? Mahogany, white oak, walnut? Honestly, it's like you're not serious about this bow and arrow thing |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Aug 21, 2024 14:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
I'm not sure they do mahogany batons in Wickes |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Aug 21, 2024 14:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Attempt number 2! Attachment: 20240821_143946.jpg This one will break here on the second tiller stage... Attachment: 20240821_143956.jpg Also, using the old broken stave to test different finishes and how they react with ink on the bow. Boiled linseed oil and shellac so far, will try some beeswax next, and all in different combinations. I think it's either oil then ink, or shellac then ink realistically. I'm hoping putting some wax over the shellac will give me the shine i'm looking for, but also stop the ink from running or fading. Attachment: 20240821_144019.jpg
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Thu Aug 22, 2024 19:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Casual |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Thu Aug 22, 2024 19:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Trooper wrote: I'm not sure they do mahogany batons in Wickes https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226302107002 ... Sw29Vmwu39 |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Thu Aug 22, 2024 21:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
DavPaz wrote: Trooper wrote: I'm not sure they do mahogany batons in Wickes https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226302107002 ... Sw29Vmwu39 Unless you have a band saw handy, then no good. Need 19mm x 38mm |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Thu Aug 29, 2024 18:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Trooper wrote: Longbow making course booked! I figured getting some instruction in person is probably a good idea, rather than relying on YouTube. Done! Meet "Persuasion" Attachment: 20240829_173503.jpg Attachment: 20240829_173515.jpg Attachment: 20240829_173508.jpg Attachment: 20240829_173533.jpg Very pleased with it, and I learnt a lot! Some in progress pics: Attachment: 20240828_101804.jpg Attachment: 20240828_114959.jpg Attachment: 20240828_134221.jpg Attachment: 20240828_143919.jpg Attachment: 20240828_162932.jpg Attachment: 20240829_101945.jpg
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| Author: | Trooper [ Tue Sep 03, 2024 16:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Getting closer! Got this one down to 28" at 35lb, which is what I was after, but it was making noises. Noises are bad. I'm no master bowman, but i'm pretty sure those cracks shouldn't be there... Attachment: 1000024641.jpg Attachment: 1000024645.jpg
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Sep 03, 2024 16:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Buy hardwood, you coward! |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Tue Sep 03, 2024 16:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Also, say hello to the newest member of the family. Dude at the club has upgraded and was letting his old bow go for super cheap |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Tue Sep 03, 2024 16:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
DavPaz wrote: Buy hardwood, you coward! Next one is going to be Ash! |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Tue Sep 03, 2024 19:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Trooper wrote: Also, say hello to the newest member of the family. Dude at the club has upgraded and was letting his old bow go for super cheap Fancy pants |
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Tue Sep 03, 2024 23:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Trooper wrote: DavPaz wrote: Buy hardwood, you coward! Next one is going to be Ash! Oh yeah |
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Tue Sep 03, 2024 23:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Trooper wrote: DavPaz wrote: Buy hardwood, you coward! Next one is going to be Ash! Groovy |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri Sep 06, 2024 17:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
I've done a thing! Lots more to do and a million ways I can still fuck it up, but it's progress. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri Sep 06, 2024 21:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Horn attached, the bow is still in one piece, which is a bonus. That's enough for today though, helping out a beginner course tomorrow, which should be a laugh. Attachment: 20240906_185257.jpg Attachment: 20240906_185311.jpg Attachment: 20240906_185808.jpg Attachment: 20240906_205154.jpg Attachment: 20240906_210614.jpg
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| Author: | GazChap [ Sat Sep 07, 2024 14:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
I can't bloody wait for (a) my frequent travelling to die down, and (b) for the on-call rotation at work to get new members (we're going from 3 up to 18 imminently) -- it means I'll actually have some free time and I'll be able to get back out to the range on the regular. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sat Sep 07, 2024 17:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
GazChap wrote: I can't bloody wait for (a) my frequent travelling to die down, and (b) for the on-call rotation at work to get new members (we're going from 3 up to 18 imminently) -- it means I'll actually have some free time and I'll be able to get back out to the range on the regular. Have you managed to do much at all? You're bringing your kit to the cottage? |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Sat Sep 07, 2024 17:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
I've managed to get to the range once, so apart from having a bit of a plink in my back garden, which isn't ideal, nothing at all really. But yeah, bringing the kit to Cottage! |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sat Sep 07, 2024 20:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
More progress, hopefully it will survive more than a couple of arrows when I put it back together. Horn nocks fully shaped, named, marked and 3 coats of lacquer Attachment: 20240907_194018.jpg Attachment: 20240907_194205.jpg Attachment: 20240907_193956.jpg Attachment: 20240907_194003.jpg
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sat Sep 07, 2024 22:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Just need to serve the string, wrap the handle in leather, and see if it survives being shot... Attachment: 20240907_223142.jpg Attachment: 20240907_223156.jpg Attachment: 20240907_223150.jpg
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| Author: | Mimi [ Sun Sep 08, 2024 9:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Looking great. Make some arrows, earn your name and bask in glory. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sun Sep 08, 2024 14:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Took a break from bow making to win the midsummer madness trophy for the second year running this morning |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Sun Sep 08, 2024 17:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Have you been doing this for a year already? Time flies (like an arrow). |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sun Sep 08, 2024 21:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Yep, just over a year now  Also, done! Things to work on for next time, but very happy with that. Attachment: 20240908_212730.jpg Attachment: 20240908_213558.jpg
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Mon Sep 09, 2024 22:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Amazing. #36 - does that mean this is really your 36th attempt? |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Tue Sep 10, 2024 7:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Findus Fop wrote: Trooper wrote: DavPaz wrote: Buy hardwood, you coward! Next one is going to be Ash! Oh yeah 
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| Author: | Trooper [ Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Findus Fop wrote: Amazing. #36 - does that mean this is really your 36th attempt? It's the draw weight of the bow, 36lbs at 28 inches |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Tue Sep 10, 2024 19:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Threw together a very quick wall hanger this evening, I should probably stop buying bows... Attachment: 20240910_182041.jpg Attachment: 20240910_190634.jpg Attachment: 20240910_191258.jpg
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Sep 11, 2024 16:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Final piece of the puzzle coming together. I've made the bow, i've made the string, and i've almost finished the arrows. Next task, win a medal in a competition with it all! Attachment: 20240911_165106.jpg
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri Sep 20, 2024 19:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Playing with the new toy, seems to shoot pretty straight... Attachment: 20240920_161259.jpg Attachment: 20240920_161310.jpg Attachment: 20240920_161238.jpg
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri Sep 27, 2024 18:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Another one done! A junior bow, ready for traditional day at the beginner course i'm helping with tomorrow, as we didn't have anything for the kids to try. Attachment: 20240927_154209.jpg Next to it's bigger brother for comparison Attachment: 20240927_154315.jpg
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sun Sep 29, 2024 19:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
I've made a bow to donate to the club, as it's the 70th anniversary. This one will be raffled off at the christmas dinner. Very pleased with this one! Attachment: IMG-20240928-WA0000.jpg Attachment: IMG-20240928-WA0001.jpg Attachment: IMG-20240928-WA0002.jpg Attachment: IMG-20240928-WA0003.jpg Attachment: IMG-20240928-WA0004.jpg Attachment: IMG-20240928-WA0005.jpg
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sun Sep 29, 2024 19:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Also, first time scoring with the compound bow today... piece of piss this archery lark... Attachment: Screenshot_20240929_110159_Archery.jpg
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| Author: | GazChap [ Sun Sep 29, 2024 23:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Craig David's Bow Selector |
Good bows and good shooting! Is it just much easier to be consistent with a compound, or something? Or has your skill across the board just improved to that level over the last few months or whatever? |
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