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80", 80# Ash warbow build along (low-budget style)
WillS:
Interesting. Never heard that or tried it. Will give it a go next time!
Colindemo:
Another update, i've been busy today. Someone mentioned that before i heat treat the belly of the bow, I should first smear some honey on the belly of the bow. That way the sugar in the honey could soak into the wood and cristalize upon heating it. I used white spirit to help the honey soak into the wood and i'm going to let it sit overnight and heat treat it tomorrow. This is a totally new concept to me (it's called malming). I couldn't even find any info on it on this forum so i'm really curious how it will turn our, i'll find out tomorrow.
WillS:
I like this thread, I'm learning loads of new stuff from your process!
By the way, why are you heating the belly? Is the bow taking lots of set? If not, heat treating isn't really necessary!
Colindemo:
It has taken a reasonable amount of set while tillering already and i certainly don't want any more and hopefully this prevents it
I have finished the bow now and it draws about 70-80# on 30", still need to weigh it accarately but i think i've come close to my target weight of about 80# on 31". I can't draw the bow to 31" at this point because my tillering jig isn't long enough. I have finished the bow with some beeswax and i will add some Danish oil later. The leather on the handle is just something i had laying around so that needs to be changed as well when i get some more and better leather.
For now, i'm really happy with the result and can't wait to try shooting it!
Colindemo:
some pics
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