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LEGIONNAIRE:
In escence this bow will be a regular sinew backed 5 curve bow. i decided to call it the Mayan bow because It will have mayan decorative features in the back and belly of the bow. The bow is being made out of a 56 inch mulbery stave as you can see below



 


The stave had a propeller twist and was somewhat ctrooked. Before straightening it I debarked it chased it to one growth ring and shaped it.When chasing down a stave to one growth ring it is important not to cut through any knots, the area must remain raised as is natural to prevent weakness and fracture. This stave has about three knots on the back but I managed to not cut through any of them,

 



 




 

I then straightened the stave. Here are the tools I used . I forgot to put the vegetable oil.

 

 





just a couple of clamps and a 2x4. I then apply vegetable oil to the stave and apply heat without scorching the wood. Then I quickly place the stave on the 2x4 and clamp it down. it will easily bend into shape. Thats how I take out propeller twists, straighten staves and induce recurves

 

 

 

 

 



 

more to come in the coming weeks on the MAYAN BOW!

LEGIONNAIRE:
oops let me get the pics

LEGIONNAIRE:














 

 

 

 

 



 

more to come in the coming weeks on the MAYAN BOW!

Sparrow:
Looking forward to it. :) ' Frank

LEGIONNAIRE:
Thanks sparrow. Heres what I ended up after reflexing the bow. its now ready for sinew backing!

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