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andy thomas:
that is one sweet bow

Gary Mac:
Hi adb
Firstly let me say; Thank You! for such a detailed build-along.

A few questions:

I live in the UK and osage is getting increasingly more difficult to get hold of due to import restrictions.
Lemonwood is still in plentiful supply and I am wondering if you think that I can still work to the same limb width
as per your specifications with your osage build? Or do you think I would be better going for a bit more width?

Also, what are the dimensions for cutting the arrow rest from the centreline?

Being an Englishman, I have only ever built English Longbows (usually tri-laminate) and I have recently
completed a double laminate (Ipe+Hickory) replica of a Mary Rose Bow (full compass - working handle)). I have been looking for dimensions
for a Holmegaard for some time now as I wish to make one. It was searching the internet for this info I came across your build-a-long.
Boy, what a gem it is to. Your post has answered nearly all my questions and totally inspired me.

Best of British to you.


Gary

adb:
I would try lemonwood at the same dimensions. Also, I don't cut arrow rests into any of my bows. The handle length is 4", and I set my arow pass abut 1.5 - 2" above center.

Gary Mac:
Whoops, my apologies. I didn't look to close at the the handle section, I see now that you have set the arrow rest under the grip material.

Thanks for your response.

nyarrow:
Awesome bow! I have to try one of these now.  Thanks for the excellent build along!

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