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Egyptian composite build a-long
D. Tiller:
I had the same thoughts! ;D
welch2:
Pat , I sure hope so . :) But I don't have to be able to draw it ,Nugget does .I drew him in the bow trade over on palioplanet . T.J. 's draw weight is around 60# at 26" . I hope I don't overshoot it much.
Here is a close up picture of the back after removing the ace bandages.
Notice how the ace bandages left some high places ,caused by the edges of the bandages .Normally I rewrap them in the other direction after a few hours to even that out. But it has been so hot the sinew dried hard in that time. Adding a little more sinew will fix it I think .
Ralph
welch2:
I hope I'm getting close to being done . Today I sanded the sinew down a bit .( mostly on the sides) And added one more layer (5 legs) trying to make the back more oval . This time I was able to tie straight to the tips......
Ralph
welch2:
I measured it,,,, 3" of reflex from the back of the bandaged handle . I'll tighten it a few turns as the sinew dries . So it should end up between 3" and 4" of reflex . I think that's as far as I will go ,this bow is only supposed to be 60# @ 26" . :)
Ralph
sonny:
as thick as it seems I think it'll be more like 100#....
I know you can sand the sinew a bit to take the weight down some but otherwise how do you reduce the weight ??
interesting build-along !!
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