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AZ Ironwood Bow
richgibula:
Thanks Hamish. Based on the continuous parts without splits, I can make up to 1 1/2 inches wide but I will have to butt-join 2 halves together for length. I have done that part successfully before. With that I can make it to 68 inches.
I am worried that its such hard wood that the draw weight will be huge.
joachimM:
--- Quote from: richgibula on January 31, 2023, 07:25:49 pm ---I am worried that its such hard wood that the draw weight will be huge.
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The point of tillering is to balance the to limbs and to get to the desired draw weight. So there's no reason why the draw weight should be huge other than by the choice you make. In fact, your bow will be hardly any thinner at 50# than a regular hardwood bow.
richgibula:
Since I am trying to conserve the Ironwood, how thick of a piece do you think I should start with when I cut it to shape the bow?
willie:
In reviewing this thread, I see suggestions for a different backing, and some discussion of a different wood for a handle.
have you considered laminated designs that minimize the use of the ironwood, reserving it for just the belly portion of each limb? the ironwood would only need to be a lam 1/3 of the limb thickness or thinner depending on the core lams, and need only be long enough to extend through the working part of the limb and into the fade.
richgibula:
Interesting thought. The other wood needs to be contrasting. I wonder what I can find in a lighter color, maybe maple or hickory?
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