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Offline simk

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Todd's Bow
« on: October 28, 2025, 06:02:14 pm »
This is Todd's bow. Todd is writing a book. Travelling the world, visiting various bowyers. Making a bow with each.
We made his from laburnum. Its the historic "Bodman" Design, 3500bc, original made from yew, only stretched in length by 10% to get a 29" draw. 63" ntn. 60#.
That was a fun build. You can follow Todd's Journey on https://www.anchorpointexpeditions.com/project-quiver
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Re: Todd's Bow
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2025, 06:06:01 pm »
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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2025, 06:09:10 pm »
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« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2025, 06:11:35 pm »
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Re: Todd's Bow
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2025, 06:13:43 pm »
 grip is made from the bast of that same stave.
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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2025, 06:15:32 pm »
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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2025, 06:17:26 pm »
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Offline sleek

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Re: Todd's Bow
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2025, 06:18:29 pm »
Oh man thats amazing! I really wish him a wonderful journey on his writing adventure! Please keep us updated on his progress too if you can.
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Offline Hamish

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Re: Todd's Bow
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2025, 07:41:07 pm »
Beautiful bow. Wish I could get my hands on some laburnum.
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« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2025, 09:44:34 am »
Beautiful bow and sounds like quite the adventure is is going on. :)
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Offline mmattockx

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Re: Todd's Bow
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2025, 12:43:41 pm »
Very cool idea and a beautiful bow. What is the nock insert?


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Re: Todd's Bow
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2025, 02:47:48 pm »
Beautiful.  Tell us more about those tip inlays/overlays.
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Re: Todd's Bow
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2025, 05:07:01 pm »
Thanks guys!
The nock inserts are little plates from cowhorn. First mske the slots with a flat file, then match thickness of the horn. A little lip on the horn towards the back of the bow covers the glueline.  :)
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« Reply #13 on: Today at 12:02:45 am »
That is an extremely cool way to do tips.  I'll have to try that sometime.
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« Reply #14 on: Today at 12:14:54 am »
Quote from: WhistlingBadger on Today at 12:02:45 am
That is an extremely cool way to do tips.  I'll have to try that sometime.

I agree and may do the same. Excellent way to hide the seam.
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