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Does some woods hold heat longer? & bow build
Selfbowman:
Well humidity down to 65 so I worked on the tiller. No set at 20”. 40# at 20” on the long string. Getting close on tiller. But I want more recurve in the ends . New caul. Going to deep heat once more. Will have to retiller to final weight.
Selfbowman:
Ok mass is down to 25.7 oz . Probably 2-3oz to come out of the handle. Still 5-8# to heavy. Might reach 20-21oz finish. Well see.
Zugul:
very interesting build along! if you were to use a different wood type, let's say black locust, how would you change the design?
Selfbowman:
Not sure yet but these width dimensions and length dimensions that I gave On page one I’m sure would work on locust also. Everyone says I over build in width but that’s what works for me. ive only built a couple of black locust bows . But if you want to send me a really good stave I’ll try one.🤠
Pappy:
Looking very good Arvin, you just can't stop fooling with one, like me I am working on a yew bow, had it out to 50 at 24 and shooting well but at short draw, just need a couple more inches and a few pounds off but decide I wanted to flip the tips a bit so with that done back to tillering today unless I decide I want to do something more, never know. :-\ :) :) :)
Pappy
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