Big knot bow

[Selfbowman]

Well I went to Branson then I was close to Jim Hammer so I went to see him and check on his wood supply. He was low on staves but had 100 or so bow blanks. I bought a few bow blanks because they had the wood I like in them. Here is a couple of his character bow blanks . I seen the one with a big knot at the fade and it challenged me to see if I could make it work with out braking.

[Selfbowman]

Two character blanks

[Selfbowman]

I spent about 4 hours on the heat bench getting the bow straight to my liking. Put the tip overlays on.

[Selfbowman]

Here is just how big the knot is. That being at the highest stress point makes it interesting.

[bentstick54]

Can’t wait to see this develop. I have faith you got this.

[sleek]

Well, you certainly have my attention Arvin. This will be fun!

[Pat B]

A couple of nice, interesting sticks. 

[Pappy]

Love them kind of staves Arvin, I feel sure you will do it justice. Pappy

[Pappy]

Well how is it going Arvin ?? Pappy

[Selfbowman]

Mark I have a string on it and will start tillering it soon. So far so good.

[Selfbowman]

Ok one coat of true oil , 38@26.

[Selfbowman]

Pic

[Selfbowman]

No shock in the bow . Goes to show ya the mass on inner limb does not yield shock.

[Bob Barnes]

Love it.  It should make a great target bow that will get lots of attention.  Great job! 

[Pappy]

Nice Arvin, I have never found one with a hole had any more shock than any other, yes you make it wider to go around the knot hole but you take away the mass of the hole so if you measure the limb and take away the hole it is about the same. Anyway love them characters bows and as I figured, you done it justice. Pappy