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Watch me build a reflex deflex boo backed ipe. NOT INSTRUCTIONAL
Jesse:
Well I have bben struggling a little with some lateral stability problem but it seems to be all better for now. It started wanting to go sideways a little so I removed wood from the opposite side to bring it back in line. It is very sensitive to the lightest wood removal. Here it is pulling 42#@18" Also is a pic taken immediately after unbracing. I moved it over on the tree to simulate where I will grip it. Left is top limb. Any input or advice is welcome. Jesse
cowboy:
That's really commin along Jesse! Can't wait to see the end product - lookin good!
Justin Snyder:
Jesse, the bow is looking great. Ill bet it is a screamer. Justin
Jesse:
Thanks Guys Im pretty happy with it so far. I have made a few of these bows now but each was a little different and this one I was a little more aggressive with the design. It has a little more reflex and a little narrower than others I've made but its also pretty long. It seems like it will be fast. Well actually if I tiller it right it will be fast. I am debating whether the outer limbs should retain a little reflex or come out straight. It looks to me like they are sharing the load well right now comparing pics. The lateral stability thing had me a little worried and I chased it for a while to get it right. Hope it doesn't show up again latter in the process :) Jesse
Rich Saffold:
Jesse, With a deep handle like yours it adds those inches to the drawlength if your 29" draw. This plays into the final profile and how its going to look at full draw as well. If the limbs sit straight when finished you effectively have a reflexed design do to the height of the grip. Don't worry if they sit back a hair since your effective draw looks like it going to be about 32".
At full draw you may have a subtle curve at the tips, and I think you will be removing bit on the inner to mid limbs. You don't want the tips moving too much especially compared to what straight longbows do at this length.
By just removing inner limb belly wood your lateral stability should increase.
42#@18" is a good number..and the tiller is looking real good!
Rich
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