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1st time bow attempt
Pat B:
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mmattockx:
--- Quote from: Oldvol on March 02, 2021, 04:51:15 pm ---Ready to try to make 1st bow. I have a hickory board that is 72”L x 1 3/4W x 1/2” T. Is it too narrow for a 64” pyramid style bow? Should I back the bow with rawhide? Seeking guidance and advice.
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Target draw weight? Draw length? Do you already shoot now or are you new to archery as well?
Mark
Oldvol:
I am completely new to archery. Target draw weight is 45 lb. at 26 inches. I purchased this board online from Lumbermanco in NE. It is supposed to be specifically for bow making. Grain looks decent. There is some minor run off which I intend to put on the belly. I am still watching “how to” videos.
mmattockx:
--- Quote from: Oldvol on March 04, 2021, 09:27:55 pm ---I am completely new to archery. Target draw weight is 45 lb. at 26 inches.
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In that case you don't really know what your draw length will be, so I would suggest tillering it out to an inch longer than you think you need just in case. I would also suggest dropping your target weight to at least 40lb, if not less. If you have never shot before you will find anything much over 35lb pretty hard to draw and hold, and that leads to bad habits and poor form.
Mark
Oldvol:
Will do. Thanks
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