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My bow a month thread

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Black Moshannon:
My bow making career is only going as far as I force it into my schedule. In order to keep myself accountable and productive I will post a new bow each month here. I believe that is the minimum I should be making. October’s bow is about half finished. It’s a 64” Sudbury rock maple bow. Limbs 1.5” wide with handle at 1.25”. My plan is to finish it with a leather handle wrap that creates a very slight “shelf” that complements my hand for an arrow rest. I have found this convenient when hunting. I am really gravitating towards wider limbs. I know this is conventional wisdom but I loved the narrow D bows. But I have made two white oak bows with wide heat treated limbs and I am amazed by the performance I’m getting. Can’t get em to follow the string yet. And I need the extra wood in the bow for a stable shot and plus I hold awhile after anchoring.

Will B:
I look forward to seeing your bows on here.

bradsmith2010:
sounds like a great plan,, (-S

Black Moshannon:
Got bow floor tillered. Put black walnut stain on back then heat treated on charcoal. Gave it 2.75 inch of reflex.  Has rested a couple days now. Did a little more reduction on belly and floor tillering this morning.

M2A:
Nice even looking reflex. looking forward to your thread here. I may not comment much but will be following along.
Mike

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