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This is the weirdest bow I've ever made.
superdav95:
Looks like there might be a bow in there with that wonky stave. I might be inclined to heat correct a bit more on right limb. Cool project.
WhistlingBadger:
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http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,60212.msg839112.html#msg839112
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Interesting! Watching, or even measuring how much the skewer tips move, rather than watching the bend of the limbs themselves, would seem to give a much better idea of how much the limbs are moving. Thanks for the tip.
--- Quote from: superdav95 on December 07, 2024, 10:44:04 am ---Looks like there might be a bow in there with that wonky stave. I might be inclined to heat correct a bit more on right limb. Cool project.
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I don't think I'll do any heat corrections on this one, simply because I like how wonky it looks. :o But I am doing some research about whether I should heat treat the belly, like I would with hickory. I don't want to make it too brittle, but...heck I don't know. I'll probably just go for it. Kind of going for a quick-and-dirty shooter out of this one, to get a feel for what the wood can do. I have some straighter pieces that I plan to make into hunting bows.
Will B:
Very cool, character stave! Good luck with it
Pappy:
That should be fun. Don't make them much anymore but use to look for the gnarlyest looking stave I could find to make a bow of, just loved the challenge. :)
Pappy
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