| From: ShadeHaven
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| Date: 18-Jun-17 |
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I have wanted to build a laminated bow since 2012 when I first got into traditional archery.
Anyone who knows me well knows I don't do things for the half so why would bow building be any different?
I finally decided to go all out and build myself a shop in the basement so I did just that in March. I read things on here, talked to friends and read stuff online to help me get started.
My friend Jimmy of Mahantango custom bows gave me a lot of help. He even took my limb material and tapered them for me.
After my shop I bought a simple scroll saw and a disc/belt sander then built my form and a heat box.
Some of you on here gave me help with things and I thank you for that, Shade Mt, Jeff D and bmanbowyer and a few others. Thanks for the advice.
I just finished my bow today with three costs of dull clear. I will post pics of the process.
I intend to build bows for sale now, I am looking forward to this side business.
Check out my first bow. SHADEHAVEN (SHADE mountain is where I hunt and my daughter's middle name is haven) Model name of this firm and my own design is the Timberstick. This bow I made 62". Limbs and main riser Black walnut with hard maple core. African sapele is the riser fade out piece, overlay and tips.
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| From: ShadeHaven
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| Date: 18-Jun-17 |
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First time shooting it
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| From: ShadeHaven
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| Date: 18-Jun-17 |
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String build. Finally happy with my third string....
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| From: ShadeHaven
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| Date: 18-Jun-17 |
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Man I love that curl
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| From: KyStickbow
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| Date: 18-Jun-17 |
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Awesome job...it looks great!!
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| From: bowhunt
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| Date: 18-Jun-17 |
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Nice work
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| From: George D. Stout
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| Date: 18-Jun-17 |
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Great job. That looks like a comfortable grip area.
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| From: superslamsam
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| Date: 18-Jun-17 |
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Beautiful! I'm sure they'll only get better!
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| From: shade mt
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Nice job Brian!...You'll be hooked for sure now.
Good luck with it this fall.
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| From: mahantango
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Looks good. If you've got Jimmy Martin in your corner, you'll do alright. He's one of the best.
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| From: ShadeHaven
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Thank you all. And yea Jimmy is 16 miles from me. He built my recurve and helped me a lot with knowledge on this one.
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| From: Clydebow
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Great job!
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| From: Mountain Man
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Nice work! Good look Looks like you got good advise from some good people
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| From: bodork
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Nice job! Good luck on your new business venture!
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| From: Homey88
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Wow! Sharp looking bows! Great job!
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| From: uphuntn
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Very Nice....
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| From: Bushytail
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Looks like you made a real nice bow. Next time I see you, we might have to talk about an order.
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| From: Barber
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Nice looking bow!!
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| From: ShadeHaven
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| Date: 19-Jun-17 |
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Bushytail, we will have to talk then!
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