my latest project

[meika123]

This is something I have always wated to do, and finally got around to doing it. It was really a lot of fun.
Thanks for looking.

Dave in NC

[SHADOWFOX]

Very nice work, Dave! Can you tell us more on the materials used? Is that Oak that you used on the main body? I've always wanted to build one of these too so I'll add to the list of to do before I die.

Thanks for sharing!

[meika123]

Actually Chris, the riser is Cocobola. The bow is what is known as a take-down recurve, that actually breaks down into three pieces. The limbs are hard maple with Fiberglass laminations.
The bow is 60" long-60 lbs. draw weight at 28 inches. But I am shooting 31 to 32" arrows.
If you are truly interested, the person you need to contact is Elmont Bingham in Ogden, Utah. Here is a link to his web site. He has anything and everything you need, and is a very nice guy to work with.

http://www.binghamprojects.com/index.htm

Thanks Chris,

Dave in NC

[drumpriest]

Well done Dave! I'd love to make one of these also, so thanks a ton for the link. I have the vac press, just need the time and fiberglass. How's it shooting? I've always loved shooting recurve.

[leehljp]

Beautifully done! Been a while since I used one like that. Great memories.

[Pappy]

That is beautiful craftsmanship, Dave!

[lrogers]

Excellent work Dave! Have you had that beauty out in the field yet?

[SARGE..g-47]

Very nicely done... Dave.

I used to make bows and arrows before Xmas. A group of locals provided wooden toys, etc. each year from scraps and donated cut-offs to the needy. Ours did not get the craftmanship put into yours though as they were deemed toys and were similar to the cheap bows I got for Xmas years ago. That was a big thing along with Daisy Red Ryder BB guns in those simpler times.

Again... very nice and please don't point that puppy toward Atlanta when it is armed and ready for release. With my luck....

[meika123]

Well done Dave! I'd love to make one of these also, so thanks a ton for the link. I have the vac press, just need the time and fiberglass. How's it shooting? I've always loved shooting recurve.

Actually Chris, and quite surprisingly, it is pretty much point on at 40 yards. Still can't believe it. Shoots real sweet, too.

Dave in NC

[John Hunter]

Very nice.

[GPA61]

Beautiful work.

[chopnhack]

Great work! What kind of finish did you use that will stand up to the repeated flexing the bow will receive?

[ChrisD]

Very nice! A real piece of heirloom.

[mater]

That is very nice. It is beautiful work.

[meika123]

Great work! What kind of finish did you use that will stand up to the repeated flexing the bow will receive?

There is no finish. This is Cocobola-it is natutal color.

Dave in NC