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Chumash:
I'm from Germany and the common names are a bit different. Old names bloodwood, bulletwood, beefwood often declare a lot sort of woods.....
@badger
The dust of Massaranduba smells like some sort of pepper and I always have a burning in the noose, when I work with.
superdav95:
Hey guys a little update on this bow. I got back to where to where I was prior to the mishap. I did some sanding and more sanding then more sanding. Trying to creep up on this 50pound target. After a number of sessions of removal I am close to my target. I figure a few more sanding sessions and I’m there. It’s currently at 51lbs at 25”. I want it at 50lbs at 26”. It has maintained its 3” reflex and is holding it. That’s a good sign. I did a crude force draw curve as it currently sits. Got good early draw. I’ll post a link and hosted pics. More to come.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/054hTVlskybtnsM3d9JnXExVw
Selfbowman:
Dave that force draw is impressive. A 26” draw will put you using a 24” flight arrow with a 2” shelf. If you make 12-14# at 10” you have the bow to brake records. Now just get a arrow to come out clean and you are there. This a opinion from someone who has broadhead records but no flight records. Good luck with your project!!!
superdav95:
ok so a few more sanding seesions and we are there! 50lbs at 26". draw curve would essentially be the same as I was only a pound or two off. I burnished the belly and edges well and may spray it to seal it. You can see from the pics here that i was fortunate to not loose much of the reflex. You can see the fairly dark cook on the belly too. the dimensions have remained the same really its just more tapered to reduce weight in draw. ill keep the cordage wraps on till after i shoot it at the flats. Its got decent early tension and draw curve so we shall see. thanks for looking
Selfbowman:
Dave how much are tips behind the handle now and check after tiller complete. This will tell everyone just how good you are. Just saying.
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