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Thanks. It takes me a while to get things done too because I only get to work on things in small chunks as I find time. I’m sure your riser will turn out great.

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Thank you. It is a lot of hours to make something like that but it’s worth it in the end.

Thanks. Curly maple will be great. Good luck on yours.

They work pretty well, and they aren't that expensive which is nice.

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I wrap everything in plastic to help contain the squeeze out. You don’t need to use plastic but smooth on gets everywhere and it’s hard to get off when it dries.

Thanks. I’m not set up to sell bows but there are some bowyers making custom ilf risers that do a really good job. The bow in the video is cut 3/16” past center but if you use g10 or something else you can get away with going more. Stalker stick bows have a really good system for hiding I-beams and their bows look and shoot great. I’m sure you could get them to put a Berger button in so you could put a rest on it. There are some other companies as well that do a great job. Good luck

I got most of it from 3rivers archery but you can find them on Lancaster’s or even eBay. Some of it came from the hardware store.

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I got the hardware from 3rivers archery. You can find them at Lancaster’s and a few other suppliers. Good luck on yours.

For the limbs I used a 17degree angle for that one if I remember correctly. For the grip I leave myself extra and keep carving and sanding until it feels right in the hand. It’s hard to show without making the video really long but there is a lot of shooting it and making adjustments over and over. If you’re worried about wasting material you can practice and get the angle right on a scrap 2x4 then when you start on your bow you’ll know what to expect. I do that every time I try something new. Good luck on yours.

My favorite is Cambell Krystal because it’s really easy to work with but even spray polyurethane works pretty well. There are a couple good finishes like thunderbird epoxy and they work well but take a long time to cure.

Everyone is limited to the tools they have. I don’t have the best tools but you have to just slowly collect and upgrade when you can.

Thank you. Sorry I’m not selling bows at this point.

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The jig is just a dowel jig. It’s not great but it works. Most of the hardware came from 3 rivers archery but some of it came from the hardware store.

The only structural benefit to multiple wood species is you can use a harder species to stiffen up weaker woods but it is mostly for looks. A solid piece of dense wood will work fine. You can get the hardware from 3rivers archery or Lancaster’s. I’m sure other places carry them as well. I make my templates from other bows I’ve made and slowly tween them over time. For this one as long as the limb angles and length is correct you can change things as you go to make it better. You can also get away with way less tools than I use but it will take more time and patience to get everything right. Hope this helps. Good luck on yours.

@@Makingitwild Thank you, I've been thinking about a project like this for a little while now but I always thought it was super complicated, you have definitely proved that wrong! I'm moving currently and I will have some shop space in my garage to take on projects like this! Thank you again.

I wasn’t really thrilled with it at first but after getting it tuned and putting a couple hundred arrows through it I started liking it. I have some ideas to make it better so hopefully I’ll get around to making a better one soon. The fishing line is 25lb test but anything you have in that range will work. Trent wengerd didn’t come up with it but he’s the one making it popular. You should see how he does it.

@@Makingitwild Thanks, I will check him out. I have seen a few of his bows and really like his Ibex recurve. I like short bows.

@@UncleDanBand64 his carving is really impressive. In my opinion he makes one of the best looking bows out there.

@@Makingitwild Yes, I agree. I bought my first takedown bow a few weeks back after shooting one piece for 40 years. I am thinking about building a riser but, probably not ILF. I want to minimize riser length to build a short bow. Under 48. We shall see how it goes. I will probably break my limbs.

Thanks. I think the lighter wood is a variety of mahogany but it was on the off cut shelf and I’m not exactly sure. I thought it was something else when I got it. The darker wood is wenge. They aren’t the perfect woods for this but are plenty hard enough to hold up.

@@Makingitwild Have you ever tried Purple Heart? It is pretty hard, would be a beautiful riser.

@@angryshrub1 I’ve used Purple Heart in a handful of risers and it works great. I use it a lot in limb wedges because of how hard and stable it is.

Most of those tools are just nice to have but not necessary. You can get away with a bandsaw and any sander. A router and some files would also help but don’t let the tools hold you back. Good luck with yours

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No I don’t I just draw it out by hand

Thanks. I usually make my own limbs but haven’t made any ilf limbs yet. I like the concept of switching brands and designs but I hope use my limb design with ilf mounting systems.

@@Makingitwild Thanks for the reply. Have you already, or will you at some point be releasing any limb building tutorials? That would be an amazing accompanying video, or series of videos to complement the riser build content. Looking forward to seeing more. Be well.

@@thepatientartisan I think I will at some point.

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I don’t. Sorry

Thank you. Sorry I don't have any for sale.

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@@Makingitwild No worries thanks for Replying.👍👍👍