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in reply to: Welcome #113294

Robin I can use my laptop though the site is a bit slow but trying to get on with my phone is a real pain.

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in reply to: Started a couple of bows #112560

I needed to make a new sting, raised the brace height 1/4″, and added 4 string puffs this dropped the speed 8 to 10 fps but the bow is deadly quiet.

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in reply to: Started a couple of bows #112556

OK here’s the fd/speed results right at my draw length. Using a release & measured at 53.25# at 29″ Stored energy 50.32ftlbs and SE/PDF of 94.5% arrow speed 203 fps for 48.677ftlbs kinetic energy and 96.735% efficiency. Way better than I’d hoped.
Measured finger shot: 53.25# at 29″ Stored energy 50.32ftlbs and SE/PDF of 94.5% arrow speed 196fps for 46.309ftlbs kinetic energy and 92.028% efficiency.

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in reply to: Started a couple of bows #112554

Stephen I made a spreadsheet that I keep all the data on each bow that has measurements every 2″ for the width and thickness of each limb. I then sand each limb where it is bigger than the other until they match. This gets me really close but is time consuming. Then if the bow vibrates when shot I’ll pull the bow to full draw on the tree and by using a short piece of wood measure the gap between it and the limb. If there’s much difference I sand the stronger limb to match the other. But

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in reply to: Started a couple of bows #112552

Stephen I was pulling the rope with one hand and trying to take the picture with the other so the angle makes the lower limb look weaker. I made the tree with holes every inch so I can put a stop in and pull the scale down to it that way I get an accurate FD curve like this one.
Here’s the 29″ FD curve Good energy storage today the chrono will tell how efficiently it puts that energy into the arrow. (BTW I hate how this site requires you to put on images)

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in reply to: Started a couple of bows #112546

Since it is a hunting bow I decided to go with camo paint. I’ll do a FD curve and shoot it through the chrono tomorrow when the paint is cured.

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in reply to: Started a couple of bows #112544

Here’s the riser shaped and ready for filler. It will be stained in a brn, grn, & blk camo pattern. The riser is cut 1/4″ past center and is set up for a flipper rest and a cushion plunger. I will build a shelf that can be stuck on the flat shelf if I want to shoot off the shelf. I still need to finish the tips, lighten the bottom limb, and time the limbs. It shoots good split finger but I want it set up for 2 under.
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Unbraced 66″ N2N

Braced at 7 1/4″

Drawn to 29″ but not leveled

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in reply to: Welcome #112491

Sorry Robin but I really hate this new web page. It is so nonuser friendly. It takes me 3 to 5 times clicking on a drop down list to get it to take me anywhere. Sorry but I won’t be using this or visiting much in the future.
Galen

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in reply to: Started a couple of bows #112489

Here’s how the riser looks with the limbs mounted. The limb butts are a bit over 1 3/8″ wide and tips about 1/2″ with the weight at 65# at 28″ by the time I get it narrowed down the weight should hit my 53#-55# goal.

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in reply to: Making Bows #112430

Thanks Stephen this opens up an avenue to do a few bows for people. I hate having the fun turn into work and I’ve just given bows away but now I have a way to build a few for those who ask.

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in reply to: Welcome #102156

Robin every time I go to a new page I get the popup to sign up for the e-mail newsletter. There doesn’t seem to be a way to stop it and it gets irritating. Thanks, galen

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in reply to: Tough Nebraska hunt #13702

Thanks Matt. Weather very well could be the issue. It rained mid week then cooled off slightly. Right now the rut is in full swing. A friend and his daughter-in-law shot two big whitetails Sunday.

He has 🙂

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in reply to: Stumping and game cam check #8496

Looks like there are multiple bear in the area. I went out Saturday and tried calling with no luck but found quite a few bear on my game cam. Saw the first sow with 3 cubs. She’s a good sized girl as the tank is 10′ across. The tank in the second picture is 6′. 2 of the cubs have their heads down so they look like rocks.

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in reply to: Stumping and game cam check #57179

Had my cam out for almost a month and got these pictures. The bear would come down and cool off in the spring tank. Just another week and I’ll go chase this bear.

I added a blown up image to the original

Caught the bear in the tank.

Here’s what it looked like after its bath

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in reply to: Stumping and game cam check #54176

dwcphoto what is going on with your compost pile???? 😯

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