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Edge:
I've been researching of late the design and construction of a penobscot or double bow.  As this bow seems to date back to ancient Persia and also at least as far back as the 1700's with a few of our north american tribes, I thought it would qualify as a primitive bow build.   Has anyone had any experience with these bows and/or pics?  Advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks
Edge

Pat B:
There have been a few Penobscott bows built here on PA. Do a search. I thing Rich(Halfeye) has made one but I don't remember whom else may have.

Edge:
So here is the start of my Penobscot bow.  this is the main bow made out of a hickory board and finished with royal walnut.  70" ntn and drawing about 30lbs.  This is my first flemish twist bowstring as well.  the nocks and arrow rest are deer horn.  I"m planning on using leather on the handle.   The front bow is ash and measures 36".  I'm hoping for 10-15 lbs on this one putting the whole unit up to mid 40's...here's hoping...

Edge:
I was exercising my hickory board bow with the string on.  I put the string on and left overnight with a 7" brace height.  the next day as I was drawing it I did short draws then longer draws until I reached my full draw of about 28".  Then i heard a pop.......I quickly looked at the back of the bow for any cracks but couldn't see any.   Does anyone have any ideas?  Is this bow now kindling?

RBLusthaus:
run a cotton ball up and down the back of the bow.  You will find the spot where you popped a splinter right quick.  I would never, ever, ever leave a wood bow strung all nite, on purpose.  Accidentally maybe, if I had too much adult beverage to keep my wits about. 

Russ   

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