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English ash 140lb at 32" - update: short video of it being shot
WillS:
77" long, 40mm x 30mm in the handle. Cow horn side nocks. No heat treating on the belly, or trapping on the back and an oval cross section, and no chrysals which is always nice at this weight! Once the bow was finished and sanded I gently toasted the belly before applying a natural beeswax finish, and I think it's popped the weight up by about 5 or 10lb but won't know until I measure it again once it's been shot for distance.
It took maybe 1" of set - the lower limb was already slightly deflexed giving an overall string follow of about 1.5 - 2". Considering the weight and the recent weather I'm quite pleased with that.
No full draw pic (I know, I know!) - I don't like holding them for photos in the first place as I don't have a camera setup, but especially not ash. I was hoping to get a pic of Joe shooting it today, but wasn't able to make it, so I'll hopefully add a photo or video of that when I get the chance.
Del the cat:
Nice one, English Ash?
Del
WillS:
Yep!
To be honest, normally I wouldn't even bother trying to push ash this heavy - I know it can be done, but I've always believed it needs an exceptional piece of wood. This stave was stored outside for 2 years with no sealing of the ends, and has some wood worm through the back. It was more an experiment than anything, so I was pleasantly surprised!
Del the cat:
Nice nocks, got the look of the Mary Rose find :)
Del
benbow:
Wow had no idea this could be done. nicely done. i will have to give it a try only made one bow worthy of war bow status due to the lack of yew in my life ash on the other hand, cant move for ash.
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