what a nightmare. But she's done.

very nice! if ya get a chance post some strung pics, great looking bow

Nightmare - How so?

Pete will do. Woodeye, i left so much wood on the stave for the limbs, me knot really knowing what i was doing due to my first self bow i started with the scraper, i scraped and scraped and scraped for days barely getting anywhere. i didn't want to over shot the weight i was shooting for.

RENEGADE? After all the work and worry, it's a GOOD BOW! You were right to say that it's YOUR FIRST! You are NOW a member of the club and That bow will be the inspiration for many more! STAY SAFE / WELL / COMFORTABLE! Batman

Thank you very much Batman.

Measuring 12" down from the top limb measures 4" 12 " down on the bottom limb measures 41/4 " is this a positive tiller? is this good or bad?

Looks great to me, you should be proud.

Toby im ecstatic. I'm hooked.

Give your self a pat on the back,,,nice bow,,,,love that handle!! JeffW

That is a nice looking bow but your not done yet. I am no expert. The top limb is hinged at the fadeout. The bow should form a D when strung. I didnt take time to type this to be mean. I did it out of concern if you dont tiller it more it will snap in that area. I hope some of the guys that are experts will weigh in and correct me if I am wrong. It does look nice. Peacefully Matt

Good job man! I'm still trying to get one to come out.

Very nice looking bow. But why did you put the stitching on the backside?

Welcome to the club, careful though it can consume you. Nice first bow that's for sure. Full draw pics to see how those fades look?

Matt, I think you are correct. I would even say both limbs have all of their bend just out of the fades.

Bo, you may get away with that condition, because hickory will take a lot before it breaks. You also seem to have a lot of string follow. (We could say that's deflex, and maybe it is, for all we know.)

We'd like to see a full-draw photo.

string cutter to hide the two sections on the snakeskin. Matt i understand no hard feelings taken. constructive criticism is welcomed, so one can learn. Bob w will do. jim if it makes it to Ohio and back ill be happy. i will be starting another bow SOON real SOON. LOL.

So i took too much just off the fades?

Now im going to be cautious to draw it back to full draw.

looks fine , should get the job done . And just courious whats she pull # ?

R man 55# @29" thank you.

Good job.

Measuring 12" down from the top limb measures 4" 12 " down on the bottom limb measures 41/4 " is this a positive tiller? is this good or bad?

Congratulations on your first, Renegade. Pretty neat. Yes, before starting the next one, a full draw photo would be good. Jawge

What do you mean before starting on the next one full draw pics? I don't follow..

I mean if you want constructive critiques. It's hard to tell what is going on from braced photos. My first one needed a lot of constructive criticism probably my last one too.

Jawge

I gotcha, full draw pics of this one.

Will post shortly.

So not all is lost, scrape just past the fades to the tips??

that's not good. so for the next bow any recommendations?

I suggest looking at lots of pictures of bows at full draw. They won't all be good, but they will give you an idea what to look for.

I also strongly suggest getting a copy of The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Vol. I.

Jim will do and i just received my copy in the mail.

You could go to primitivearcher.com and look at the bows of the month to get an idea. I used to stand back while at shoots and watch people draw and shoot just to get an idea. There's info on my site too. Jawge http://traditionalarchery101.com/

You need a tillering gizmo to tell you where to remove wood to get the limbs bending properly.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi? ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=001047;p=0#000000

This guy took a course with me a month ago and this full draw pic shows what your bow's tiller should look like

Well, it's still a very nice looking bow, you did a fine job! It is addicting and I bet your next bow will look great and tiller just fine! Good luck and full steam ahead!

Most of that have built selfbows know what a proper tiller is Marc - What's your point????????

For your first bow? It didn't blow, so I say, good job. You have to make them to really learn. You'll get a better tiller on the next one. As someone on the 'Wall told me some years ago; "if you ain't breaking, you ain't making", lol!

I wasn't talking to you barebo. I was talking to renegade who needs to look at some bows

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