I have made some bows for the Daughter over the last year or so but they have been kids bows and she has asked if I could make her a "Grownup type bow" as she is Eleven now and not a kid. :)
I just finished a air hose type form so I thought it would be a great time to make her that new bow and try out the form at the same time.I also used the opportunity to try some new ideas I had with staining bamboo laminations as a cheaper option to exotic timber.She wanted camo like a T/Hawk longbow so I had my work cut out for me.Anyway it has come out great I think and she loves it even though it has bean called ugly by some of the more trad guys in Auz because of the colours.It shoots a 470 grain arrow at over 125 FPS and it is only 30 pound so that good too.
Cheers KIM
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Wow! That is an awsome looking bow! I bet she is proud!
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Good lookin bow. Great job on the camo.
Auzoutdoor Awesome bow! I bet the smile on her face lights up your heart. Great job!
I love the camo limbs, any special process for staining the limbs.
Thanks for the comments guys.I stain the bamboo lamination with feet watson paint tinter thining it where needed.Then just glue the clear glass over the top.
Cheers KIM
can you post a full draw pic?
I will try to get a pic after work today.
Cheers KIM
The bow is looking good Kim...Glenn...
Here are a couple of pics but I now see I need to adjust the tiller as it gets shot in.
Cheers KIM
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looks like you only need to work on the top limb