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Can you build a bow out of 1 inch square Red Oak?
George Tsoukalas:
Oki, I measure out the 4 inch handle...2 inches on either side of center. Then, I leave that alone while I go to floor tillering, long string tillering and then, the final tiller.
It's a flat bow.
The tiller is D section. The handle bends but not so much that it kicks.
At least that is the plan. :)
There is a build along on my site for a wider limbed and heavier bow but the concept is similar.
http://traditionalarchery101.com/boardbowbuildalong.html
Jawge
bradsmith2010:
if you sinew back it, you can get more weight,,
I made a hickory long bow with a 1x1,, I think I got about 40#,, I cut it shorter and sinewed it to see what it would do shot nice and was more weight,,
Lost Oki:
George, followed your link, thanks it was informative and I picked up a couple of things. Just as a heads up, I retired after 21 yrs as a Safety Manager, your drill press ain't gonna make the cut with the top guard missing 8) 8) 8). I still need to finish my 2nd Red Oak bow, have tillered twice and hope to get to the bow shop today to get an idea on draw weight. Shooting for 40 at 28". Again, thanks for the link. Keep us up to date on your 1" bow build.
Lost Oki:
Brad, I don't have any sinew, but I do have some rawhide. It's supposed to be whitetail and size is about right. Would that help with draw weight? If so, would tight bond III work to glue it down?
George Tsoukalas:
Gotcha, Oki. LOL That drill press is older than I am and I am 74. I don't think the top guard is missing. I am not sure it ever existed.
I will chime in on your question. No, weight gain and probably yes to T3. Nut I've used T2 for rawhide but not T3. T is waterproof T2 is wa
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