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52 inch Red Elm Short Bow
huisme:
It looks like a lot of bend is going on just out of the fades. I'd tiller everywhere but the inner limb from now on until you get a uniform bend going.
I like what you did with the back. This is gonna be great ;D
4giveme:
Hello huisme,
I am working the tips as we speak. its looking good and I am hoping to finish with the long string tiller tonight (goal 50#@24). So I then can commence the steaming. >:D
Thanks for watching and for the advise (which is always welcome).
Tommy
4giveme:
hi all,
The next installment of the Red Elm bow is out!!!
Part 7- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThwdkTwpar4&feature=sharenoembed&list=UU86XyWtp2Qfnce5J_8IoCPw&index=1
Tommy
huisme:
Ouch. Well, a broken bow represents a lesson learned, right?
Just my two cents: if I'm going to do any heavy bending, like for r/d bows, I chase the belly to a single ring and do the bending before there's any taper. I've had a lot more success bending recurves and reflex on blanks with one-ring bellies than on floor-tillered bows.
4giveme:
I agree with you. that's how did the others but thought it would work. that's what happens when you get out of order. :laugh: but there will be others. I will post follow ups on this thread about the 40 incher I am going to make from the stave that was to be the 52 inch red elm. Any tips on bend through the handle builds you can share?
thanks for the support
Tommy
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