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Matt Heppe:
*Edit: I'm changing the theme of this post. It used to be "Help me cut this nice piece of ash". Instead I'll post as I make progress with this bow. We'll see how it comes out.



I went to my favorite sawmill and they had this great piece of ash.



It is 3" x 3" x 8'

The growth rings run true the entire length. I recently posted on the "Is this 80# board bow longbow possible?" thread. But now that I have found this piece I'd like to attempt an ash longbow. The great grain of this board will let me follow growth rings and use the board like a stave.

Given a 3 x 3 piece, how many longbows can I get out of it? What should the rough width and depth be for each bow?

If my goal is still 80# how long should my ash bow be?

What dimensions should I shoot for at my widest and narrowest points?

Thanks for your help. This will be my first English warbow. One of the bows from this piece will be a gift for a good friend, so I'd like to do a good job on it.

fishfinder401:
is it a true 3x3, or like allot of boards, slightly smaller?

Matt Heppe:
Good point! 2 7/8 x 2 7/8

}|{opukc:
70-72" long, 1 1/4" x 1" in center and basic 1/2 x 1/2 " at the tips will provide between 60-80 #. But it would be good to have and backing. 1/6 " hickory will work fine.

fishfinder401:
really, i would mabey go longer and a little bit deeper, also, if he is going to chase a ring on the back why would he need or want to back it?

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