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Dimensions of Modoc bows?

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D. Tiller:
Thanks for the info! Looking forward to the Modoc deminsions. I like the ones you posted too but as you say they are tough to tiller. So, I think I will start out with the Modoc design and then go to the other ones. I think the Modoc were arround 50 some odd inches in length but dont know for sure. I think these bow designs must have been the perfect ambush bow for hunting with at short ranges no more than 30 yards or so. Short, quick little bows meant to be used in small spaces and very easy to transport. Who really neads more since most shots are taken under 25 yards? Only problem I will have is keeping the sinew dry here in the pacific northwest. Rains all the time.

YewArcher:
Ya man, These are serious hunting weapons. I am very acurate 20 yards with a 24": draw. I shoot compound arrows (cane and dogwood) with trade points out of these bows. The arrow are about 425gr. I like the long arrow short draw. Glad to see another wanting to make the. Not a whole lot of people interested in them. Trad Bowyers Bible vol. 1 has a whole section on these west coast bows. Thats how I started makieng them. I have a Yew one in the works right now that will be just about 100% authentic. I have been practicing with osage cause like I said...its hard enough to tiller shuch a short bow....buit the achumawi is a real bear because of the ling layout. I believe the Modock is more forgiving. i will post more when i get home.

Here is a Hupa that I mafe for my borther. he hunts with it as well. Similar style bow



SJM

D. Tiller:
Nice! Is the Hupa sinew backed? Think I may have to find some yew wood or vine maple to make a bow from this region if I want to hunt with a simmilar bow on rainy days. My hands are itching to start working on the wood I picked up.

By the way where did you find your yew wood? I would like to get ahold of some myself.

David T.

tomm:
D Tiller vine maple makes a good short bow the one I was using at Joe's last summer was vine maple 42" tip to tip about 70# at 22" had two layers of sinew on the back tomm

YewArcher:
Dave yes that bos is sinew backed, painted. My brother gave up his fiberglass recurve to start using that bow. I get my yew where ever I can find it. I have a freind on the west coast, Ebay etc...I love it!

Argggggg....I thought that the TBB1 had Mocock dimintion. It does not. But loking at thes ebiws enough If i wher going for a modock I would base it off of the Nootka bow diminsions. This bow looks very close in porpotion to the Modock diagram.

Handel = 1 1/2" wide  13/16" thick

Fade = 2 3/16" wide - 5/8" thick

tip = 1" wide 13/32" thick

lenght = 46"

That should get you close to the bow. After making several of these I have come to the same conclusion that Steve A points out on the TBB1. Make the a bot longer for evryday use. The Original Achumawi bow (My favorite and the one that I keep making) is 43 1/2". I have made them that diminion I have made them 38". and a few inbeteeen. The exact copy I am amking is correct. The next one I make will be closer to 48". I am 6' and have a draw of 32" if I extend. I am finding that short drawing for me is comfortable at around 25". So take that into consideration when laying this bow out too.

Hope that all helps. Cant wait to see your progress. What wood are you uing?

SJM

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