Any Archery Folks out there? Check out my bow buildup.

[Wheelie_Pete]

Got a little tired of welding and wrenching on my truck. Decided to do a wood project for a change. Building my own Take-Down Recurve bow. Should end up at 55# when all is said and done. Here's a link to my buildup on my club's 4x4 bbs.

http://www.oregontrailjamboree.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1724

So far so good. I'm really stoked to get to the riser carving this next week.

[SeaBass44]

:smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin:

[mudslinger99]

That looks :cool2: Don't forget to post up the finished product..

[kodiak1232003]

nice...i have a non-takedown recurve waiting to be shot:)

[MT4Runner]

Wow!

I'm also back into archery after a 15-year hiatus...(currently shooting compound).

After getting into building traditional kayaking stuff, I can see myself building some more traditional bows and arrows.

Yeah, then traditional wheelin'. Maybe an old flatfender on 28's!! :D

[mgoodman]

Incredible work... look forward to seeing it complete.

[Rip DeLips]

Some twit dry fired my recurve and split it all to hell. Maybe I'll build one. :D Nice work btw. Definitely post up finished pics.

[MossMan]

that's awesome. I didn't know you could make on out of plywood.

[rocknbronco]

it looks great it reminds me I need to get my compund bow restrung

[my79f]

currently im shooting a bowtech (compound) but i need to get a recurve for bowfishing. maybe i will just make one, and if yours turns out good i might get see if i can get some advice, and assitance from ya.

[my79f]

currently im shooting a bowtech (compound) but i need to get a recurve for bowfishing. maybe i will just make one, and if yours turns out good i might get see if i can get some advice, and assitance from ya.

[Proeliator]

Very cool man! Sweet craftsmanship :smokin:

[procomp survivor]

i shoot a mathews conquest pro... old but very smooth...
out in the back yard ive got a bear recurve... but im not confident enough to go after deer with it yet.....

[Norm]

SWEET ! :smokin:

Once I get a place I can shoot everyday, I plan on going to the darkside :grinpimp:

[Wheelie_Pete]

Thanks for the props guys! I spent 5 hours tonight carving the handle mostly with files and rasps, a little dremel action, and a sanding drum chucked up in my drill press at 1800 rpm :D .

My site that I'm uploading my pics and buildup thread doesn't like cross-linking pics so here's the thread link again. I'm really stoked at how well the handle fits my hand.

http://www.oregontrailjamboree.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1724

[Wheelie_Pete]

that's awesome. I didn't know you could make on out of plywood.
THe riser block I'm building out of is actually dyed and laminated 1/16" birch laminations. Very strong. The limb core material is the same stuff. I think it's called powerflex action wood, or something like that. Carves up nice. I've seen rifle stocks made out of the same stuff.

[basketcasejeep]

Nice!