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darren1968

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Horsebow Questions?
« on: January 14, 2009, 01:01:19 pm »
Does anyone know if its possible to construct a horsebow with only wood laminates for the  limbs (without using fiberglass laminates), then to back them with either Genuine Sinew or Super Sinew as that offered by Bowstick, appling it with either Bowgrip 100 or Smooth On?
Secondly, i`m only guessing but is it correct to assume the thickness of the wood lamination used for the limbs affects the draw weight? If so does one need to tiller the limbs after consruction as is the case for selfbows & flatbows. Or do I need to calculate a given thickness to a given draw weight?
I`m looking for a draw of 55# to 60# @28", I look to use either Ash or Oak laminations as these woods seem readily available here in Romania.
I would be grateful of any ideas you can forward me on this issue
Thanks, Darren.
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Offline Justin Snyder

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« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2009, 01:32:27 pm »
Absolutely I believe it is possible with wood.  The trick is the wood type. I would use Ipe and real sinew and glue it with hide glue if it were me. Justin
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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2009, 03:26:44 pm »
Chris Cade made a "no horn" horn bow a few years ago. I believe he used boo on the belly and real sinew on the back.
  There was an article in an old PA magazine that was about a "hornless" horse bow. Do a search and see what you come up with.     Pat
   
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« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2009, 06:29:20 pm »
hows this ?im not finished yet but when its done ill post it.all wood boo back and belly

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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2009, 06:53:08 pm »
James, I want one of those! ;D buddy, buddy ;)
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2009, 06:53:20 pm »
WOW!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Horsebow Questions?
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2009, 07:56:26 pm »
Nice 1 Robutus!
What`s the draw weight?  What form did you use? I`ve been told by a supplier of materials for making horsebows, that the draw weight depends on the reflex designed into the form?
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2009, 08:03:37 pm »
at this time its around 60# @30" but im gonna lighten it up a bit.i didnt use a form just wedges  and a profile templet
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« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2009, 08:30:17 pm »
That is real cool James. Does it have a wood core?
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« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2009, 08:44:45 pm »
its got one tapered core two parallels then the boo back and belly,just a little too much bow for its length right now but im working on it
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« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2009, 11:53:01 am »
braced!!

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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2009, 11:58:58 am »
That looks wicked, James.
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« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2009, 12:02:16 pm »
thanks steve,not bad for all natural materials
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« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2009, 02:50:02 pm »
wow. cool bow. can you actually hit anything with those? seems like it would be hard.
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« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2009, 03:13:48 pm »
the best results  are had while usung a thumb ring,not bragging but im fairly good,better at longer shots than short.
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