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Winter project - Yew Recurve bow
juniper junkie:
this bow that Gordon is building is way different than a horn composite bow. this bow would probably function fine without the sinew, but in this case the sinew is adding to the tension strength as well as adding some security. it will offset the amount of set that the heartwood take because of the increase in tension as the sinew cures. you can analize and disect it all you want, but this is really just about watching Gordon build a fantastic bow that will be a reliable and incredible work of art that we can all learn from. thank you Gordon again for this build a long.
Bryce:
I agree. But for someone like me whos built only a certain type of bow for years without any other outside refferences other than the guy next door. Iam new to PA and am seeing bows I've never seen built so I'm gonna ask questions and learn. Last post on the subject.
Keenan:
Bryce, The neutral plane is not a measureable substance in any way. It is simply the point at witch it goes from tension wood to compresion. An imaginary line that is to thin to even compare to a hair!
Bryce:
Si senior 8)
Gordon:
Dave is correct, this bow could certainly function without backing but the sinew should allow it to safely hold more reflex and thus store more energy. That said, sinew is heavier than wood so you will lose more energy when loosing an arrow. My hope is that I'll gain more than I lose and come out ahead. We'll see...
Good discussion!
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