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bassman211:
I just finished the first elm bow. A knot on the back let go at 68 inches , so I cut it to 54 inches, and made it a bend through handle. Over an inch of reflex. 40 lbs at 25 inches. Lots of character. Sinew is holding on the horse bow, but I had to put more sinew on the back . Limbs were bending to much from the fades out to about 6 inches. I will be going to work on another 68 inch elm bow soon. The back looks better on this one, so maybe I will get a 68 inch long bow out of it. I managed to get the staves dry in the end with a heat box, and heavy belly heat treat.
bassman211:
Completed the 68 inch bow 40 lbs. at 25 inches. 2 inches of reflex. Feels dead in the hand, draws smooth, and shoots good. Today I split another small elm tree. I will get 2 bows from it. Started reducing one stave to get it to floor tiller. These 2 staves are clean compared to what I have been working with. Should make 2 more 68 inch bows if every thing goes right. I may try reflex deflex bows this time around. I have been really busy building bows lately. I am really stiff when I wake up in the morning, but at 76 it keeps me going.
superdav95:
--- Quote from: bassman211 on August 24, 2024, 11:35:23 pm ---Completed the 68 inch bow 40 lbs. at 25 inches. 2 inches of reflex. Feels dead in the hand, draws smooth, and shoots good. Today I split another small elm tree. I will get 2 bows from it. Started reducing one stave to get it to floor tiller. These 2 staves are clean compared to what I have been working with. Should make 2 more 68 inch bows if every thing goes right. I may try reflex deflex bows this time around. I have been really busy building bows lately. I am really stiff when I wake up in the morning, but at 76 it keeps me going.
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That’s awesome bassman! Would love to see some pics. I’ve got an elm bow on the go I’m hoping to have same success as you have with you elm bow.
Muskyman:
I’m liking that you’re still going with building and shooting at 76. That gives me some hope for my future endeavors. I’ve got a couple elm staves sitting around, been drying for about a year or so now. I’m a little stiff in the morning too. I’m only 68 though. Still in pretty good shape though. Hope I’m still here and able at 76. Keep on keeping on bassman, good luck with your next ones.
Will B:
That’s great, Bob. I will try to get over to check those elm bows out soon.
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