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maple backed maple longbow

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marvin:
Dana, I asked first :)

tom sawyer:
Seems like a lot of work to make a maple selfbow!  The tree had already put a flawless backing on a plainsawn belly.

Why do you favor plainsawn belly slats?  I think quartersawn are slightly stronger, just harder find one with no flaws.

Very nice bow.  I was just badmouthing maple over on another site.  For no good reason, it seems.

medicinewheel:

really nice tiller! - is that a flat bellied bow??
- if i'd us a very thin slad of hickory, maybe tapered, too-would that still overpower the bellywood??
i would love to see a riser detail!
frank

mamba:
Not bad for a rookie ;D
What wood did you use on the handle and what glue did you use?

jignfrog:
good lookin bow. I like it. I personally love maple. I also am a big fan of Pyramid bows.

Good Job Badger


Ron

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