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Cary and Tim bows buildalong

Started by Frenchymanny, June 02, 2007, 10:59:00 AM

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Frenchymanny

No reason to be jealous guys  ;)

Big Dog,

I'll do my best, and anyway do not worry for the results!

F-Manny
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

Frenchymanny

Here is where we are tonight:

The checks in Cary's were too deep in the handle area and in my opinion would certainly pose a problem.

I will start over, and have a perfectly straight and clean stave for this. Cary's will have all my attention, while Tim's will be drying in the Chevrolet drying box  ;)

You can see it on the picture in the background.



Tim's is now fully rough shaped (bottom limb done)and ready to be steamed straight and reflexed

I received Tim's work of art, what can I say? Wow!

Thank you Tim

F-Manny
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

Osagetree

Thanks for posting this build. May I ask to see your steaming method?

Joe
>>--TGMM--> Family of the Bow

Frenchymanny

Joe, it will be my pleasure.


Thanks,
F-Manny
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

Osagetree

Thanks, I will be waiting with baited breath! What does that really mean anyway? (Baited breath?)
>>--TGMM--> Family of the Bow

tim roberts

Manny,
It is looking good!  :thumbsup:  

Joe, I think "baited breath" means Manny has one nibbling and he ought to set the hook....Show a picture.   I could be wrong though????????

>>>>Tim------->
Tim

TGMM Family of the Bow

I guess if we run into the bear that is making these tracks, we oughta just get off the trail.......He seems to like it!  
My good friend Rudy Bonser, while hunting elk up Indian Creek.

B.O.D.

It is "bated", as a writer I know it means to await anxiously...
Nice work Manny,Can't wait to see the bows in person.

BD:)

Frenchymanny

Hi Osagetree,

Here is how I steamed Tim's handle to center the string:


Masking tape on the back, and the wood was protected by 4 coats of olive oil.

I steamed it for 45 mins before bending, and hold it in shape until cool
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

Frenchymanny

I worked long hours this week end:

Tim's bow, faceted:


Ready for floor tillering  ;)
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

Frenchymanny

The handle area, slimmed, showing the facets (Dean Torges way)

Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

Frenchymanny

Cary's new stave:

 

Another view:



You will be happy my friend

F-Manny
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

HARL

Manny,I don't notice your accent on this thread !  :D  Looking good .
62"63@28 Zipper Nitro
62"60@28 Zipper Nitro
A Doz. Hill Longbows

B.O.D.

Ohhhh, I like that Manny, looking "fantastique"! ;)

Well done, Tim was just talking to me on the phone a bit ago, he is super pumped for his new selfbow from you.

Keep us posted, see you on the 4th, any idea what time?

BD

Frenchymanny

Cary my Friend, I will be in B.Ville at about 10 am.

Will you be going with me to Jim's?
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

Frenchymanny

Tom, when I type I don't have a f....g accent  ;)

Looking forward to see you

F-Manny
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

LONGHORN

F-Manny are you going to fit handle or to pick it up    :rolleyes:
"The sportsman who accepts the sporting code of ethics keeps his commandments in the greatest solitude with no witnesses or audience other than the sharp peaks of the mountain, the stern oak, and the passing animal"
~Jose Ortega Y Gasset~

Frenchymanny

I'm going for fitting the handle Serge

I will be picking the bow the next Friday

F-Manny
Coureur des Bois
Big Jim: Buffalo Bows 62" 60@27 & 65@27 ThunderChilds 56" 62@27 & 62@27 Desert BigHorn 59@27
ML, Shrew &TC Knives
With a sturdy bow, a true shaft, and a stout heart, we journey forth in
search of adventure.

Dr. Saxton Pope

LONGHORN

:thumbsup:  cool,you will like it I'm sure.Let's start the countdown    :jumper:
"The sportsman who accepts the sporting code of ethics keeps his commandments in the greatest solitude with no witnesses or audience other than the sharp peaks of the mountain, the stern oak, and the passing animal"
~Jose Ortega Y Gasset~

B.O.D.

LOL, your mastery of the english language is immpeccable Manny!  :smileystooges:    :bigsmyl:    :archer:  
you are so-gonna love your new longbow from Jim, he is doing amazing stuff. I was just out driving tacks with SweetPea from 20 yards.
BD

JEFF B

wow!!manny they are looking good !!
'' sometimes i wake up Grumpy;
other times i let her sleep"

TGMM FAMILY OF THE BOW

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