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heavy elm bow, advice for measurements
willie:
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,69818.msg980227.html#msg980227
the "120%" bend formula came from a study of the mary rose model linked earlier.
the first elipse drawn was for comparing the bend at about half brace
more discussion on "proper" bend
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,70269.0.html
Aksel:
Thanks for all the links willie, very helpful, just what I am looking for. I think the reflex together with the heavy draw weight will be the biggest challenge for me.
Marc St Louis:
I took some measurements of that bow and it is 72" long by 1.375" wide and 1" thick at the center, longer bow would need a bit more thickness for the same draw weight.
I also made a slightly heavier bow for Jaroslav many years ago, well maybe a bit more than slightly. It turned out to be in the 150#+ range at 32". This is that bow
Aksel:
Thanks for the measurements and pictures Marc! This together with the links and advice offered by others will give me something to start with. Thanks all.
Badger:
I would monitor the set very closely and not hesitate to drop weight at the first sign of set. At 1" wide elm you will be lucky to get 60# without over-straining. Just my guess here.
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