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yew stave split for 2 lighter weight bows for local youth group prize and raffle
Hamish:
Got to agree with the comments. Dave you are not just a bow making machine, you are a high quality bow making machine. Very impressed by your efforts and how fast you can work.
superdav95:
Thanks guys much appreciated. I have not had any time to do anything on it today unfortunately. Ive been on the road most of the day today. I want to get back at it tomorrow and get some knocks glued on. Will post more updates then. Thanks for following along.
superdav95:
Ive been crazy busy with life stuff getting in the way of what id rather be doing. I finally got some time to finish geting this bow braced and nocks put on. I went with slightly different style nocks then im used to as i was trying to use up a couple thin strips of buffalo horn pieces up. seemed to go well and the bow shot very well and quite snappy. I have no idea yet of actual poundage. Ive misplaced my digital bow scale in my messy garage! Ill find it and get some numbers up here soon. it feels little heavier then the target of 45lbs. probably closer to 50 plus maybe. it shoots quite snappy anyway. I have not backed this one yet and im thinking i should just as a protection against folks bangning it around and such. I also went with a slightly different shaped handle to try out. I realy like it. I basically just kept filing away till my hand felt comfy. Its got a 1/8" positive tiller and its dimensions are, 62.5" ntn. 1 5/8" out of fades narrowing to about 1 1/4" about 3/4's the way up the limbs to then narrow to 3/8-1/2" at the tips. I had some twist to heat out after the flipped tips were put in. all and all so far I only see about 1/2" of set. still a little more sanding to do yet and finish it up once i find my scale and get to the poundage i want. Im was going to leave the handle bare but wonder if most folks would want and leather wrap. whats your feeling on this guys? should i also do a raw hide backing too. Also what poundage would you recommend for a charity raffle??? let me know what you think.
Will B:
Beautiful job on both of those bows, Dave. Those kids are gonna be excited about the chance to take one of them home. Well done sir!!
superdav95:
Thanks Will!
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