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Matt S.:
Ok, decided I'd do a build along since this is one of my first stave bows and I really don't want to mess it up... and if someone else is helped by this build-along all the better! This will be a slow build-along, so don't expect quick results! Plus I need to practice slowing down when making bows ::)

This is a stave from a persimmon tree that PA member gmc very graciously gifted to me last time I was over at his house. So big thanks to gmc!



Overall the stave is very nice. There is one section where some chain saw cuts get pretty deep. Part of that is near the center. It should not pose a problem though.


I'm planning on making what I consider a very traditional flatbow design. Overall length is about 66.5" Will have a 4" handle and 2" fades. Limbs will start out 2" wide and remain parallel until mid limb where they will taper to 1/2" tips. The width of the limbs may change as I plan on using badger's Mass Formula.
I'm hoping for a 60-65# @ 28" bow when finished.

Matt S.:
I've gotten the initial front profile mostly done and have thinned the limbs to the point where they bend just a bit when floor tillered. Have more wood to remove from belly and still need to clean up the handle and fade area.

Here's how she lays as of this afternoon:

CherokeeKC:
Nice.  Cant wait to follow along!

Jtilley:
Looking good!!!

Cameroo:
That's a nice looking stave!  Looks like you handled those chainsaw gouges nicely.  By the curves in your 4th picture, it looks a lot like the gull wing bow that Druid posted a while back.  I'm looking forward to seeing your progress with this one.  I have yet to attempt a stave bow myself.  One of these days... :)

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