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Lemonwood stave/board blanks
Pat B:
ALB is an American long bow, a style that was popular back in the 1940s and 1950s. Basically 68" long, 4" handle, 4" fades, 1 3/4" to 2" at the fades and a straight or slightly convex taper to 3/8" tips. I prefer a symmetrical style(center of handle, middle of bow) but the originals had a shorter bottom limb.
I've only made the one lemonwood bow and wanted it to he hickory backed. Rawhide would probably be a good backing for protection. Hickory (or maple) backings add performance also. Lemonwood is said to be susceptible to fretting but I had no problem with the one I made.
artisancraftstime:
Is there any more of this left? I have lots to trade.. Pacific yew harvested around 3700', forged arrowheads, mainly I smith upscale and hunting knives and tools.
ksnow:
I do have a few pieces left. They are 3/4 by 1 1/2, by 72, if I remember correct. I'll send you a pm. Thanks.
Pat B:
Ksnow, an ALB has a 4" handle, 4" fades then either parallel for a short distance or a straight taper to the nocks with the bow being 66" to 68" long.
wizardgoat:
Is there any more of these?
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