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A short, juniper stave: What to build?
WhistlingBadger:
Hi, all. Haven't been posting lately because my work computer won't let me. Something to do with an out-of-date security doohickey or something like that. Sure wish the powers would fix that...
Anyway, I have a really pretty stave of juniper heartwood, only a few pin knots, almost chased to one ring. Trouble is, it's only 43" long and about 1.5" wide, with a high crown. I really want to try making something out of it. I'll heavily back it with sinew, of course, probably five layers. What would you make of this bow? What kind of draw weight/length should I go for?
I'm thinking maybe a d-bow, 40 pounds or so at 25"? Is that even realistic?
Aksel:
Juniper is amazing. I believe some american indian tribes rated it higher than yew. How about a west coast paddle bow, sinew backed?
TimBo:
I would look up some of Half Eye's short bows for inspiration. For example: http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,64206.0.html
I know he posted shorter ones as well.
TimBo:
Or, even better lengthwise:
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,56861.msg780096.html#msg780096
TimBo:
Of course, those are osage, and don't look like they have high crowns like your juniper stave.
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