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PNW Elderberry Bow
bentstick54:
Very interesting. I will definitely be watching this.
jameswoodmot:
yep super interesting, Got plenty of elder around me but i've never cut any. looking forward to seeing what you do!
GlisGlis:
Elderberry is good bow wood but I had some that probably went too dry and exploded in many many pieces without notice
Zero to Kaboom in no time
superdav95:
Yup that gonna be cool. Hollow limb bows are a bit more challenging to do but same basic principle applies. Keeping even thickness as you reduce it down and keep close eye on rounding edges as you floor tiller. If it was me I might consider lengthening the fades a touch compared to regular flat bow. It will be pretty if it bows.
Doug509:
Dimensions right now has the center of handle at 1 3/8" wide. Arrow pass is 1 1/8". Id like to reduce this but with a hollow core I dont want to create a thin spot or hole.
Fades end 4.5" out at 1 3/8" wide. I could extend the fades from 4.5 to 6 or 8".
Upper limb remains 1 3/8" wide then tapers last 14" to tips. Lower limb at mid limb is 1 1/2" wide.
The depth of wood with center pith removed ranges from 8 to 10 mm.
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