takedown horn and sinew bow

[CGB]

my subject line says the jist of what i am interested in doing.  I have many questions if I may before starting the project.  Thanks to any and all who chose to assist.

CGB

[loon]

have you seen the hinging manchu hornbows? though they had relatively little reflex

[CGB]

I had not seen those but what I am doing is to be used for hunting so a I am going to be shooting for 50 to 60 pounds and hopefully at least a 26 inch pull

[BowEd]

Very interesting and I imagine useful too.Wish I could help.Imagining the construction of it  leaves different views in my mind.I'l be watching this.

[mikekeswick]

Have a search on youtube for Big Jims takedown series. I've used this method a bunch of times and I think it would work but you would have to use a larger non traditional handle and I'd would also use a glass,G10 or phenolic I beam - wood,horn etc aren't strong enough otherwise. I'd also do a few practises before making a hornbow then cutting it in half!

[CGB]

thank you I will look at his videos. I am looking to do the build specifically as a take down and not build a bow and cut it. Such will be the nature of my research things like do you have to sinew the full length of the bow or will just the limbs work. I was already planning to do a seperate riser for this build.