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110# tri-lam
aznboi3644:
make it wider and longer.
Ian.:
Its more to do with tillering I find, but longer can help.
I have asked the powers that be in the EWBS if we could have a fairly in depth building article that will explain how the heavy bows are made. If you can hold fire until that is arranged I think you will find it interesting.
adb:
I do have Steve's DVD on making heavy bows. It is an awesome production, but it also deals with glued up staves. I'd be all ears for info on making heavier weight self bows, especially out of woods other than yew. Thanks, Ian, I look forward to anything anyone has to offer!!
Cheers, Adam.
Ian.:
Hi Adam
I can sympathise with you as I'm unable to get Yew or the really good quality timber; but there are ways to make bows out of common woods. Obviously the content on the EWBS site is not up to me but I will put together a word dos that explains the methods I use and the pit falls. I would say that I am no expert not by a long shot, but I am keen for others not to share my mistakes.
Ian
adb:
Ian,
I look forward to it!
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