Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: simson on December 01, 2020, 12:26:31 pm
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This bow was fumed after an alum treatment (makes a super smooth surface). The side profile and some minor corrections are done with dry heat. The narrowed handle got a hemp wrap; tips are buffalo; silencers from muscrat fur.
This design allows a long draw from this relative short stick. Maybe a good bow for flight shooting. Took only 12 mm set.
dw/dl: 46#/26
ntn: 49
bh: 4⅛
max. w.: 1½
reflexi: 35 mm
reflexn: 22 mm
mass: 315 gram
asymmetrical
bendy handle
06: 05,0
08: 09,5 (+4,5
10: 13,0 (+3,5)
12: 16,2 (+3,2)
14: 19,5 (+3,3)
16: 23,0 (+3,5)
18: 26,7 (+3,7)
20: 30,7 (+4,0)
22: 35,4 (+4,7)
24: 40,4 (+5,0)
26: 46,0 (+5,6)
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Wow! Almost perfect.
I guess it's time for me to try a real deflex reflex bow. I have several bows that look like one, but they were never planned to be deflexed near the handle but Just naturally so or as a result of set. I would prefer a little longer one with tightly recurved tips.
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It is beginning to look a lot like a Christmas. Like scp said. Thats what my first full draw picture looked like on my first bend through the handle bow. Unfortunately it wasnt deflexed in the handle when I started.
Thanks for another one Simson. That aluminum and fuming sure is a nice effect.
Love those tips two. Looks like they are working ever so slightly.
Bjrogg
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beautiful, congrats,, very beautiful,, :)
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Simon, your work is always outstanding. Every little detail is impeccable. That is one gorgeous bow.
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A beautiful little bow. I would love to see how it shoots a 10 gpp arrow.
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Beautiful bow. Just dont know what else I can say.
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Love the unbraced shape. Been thinking of making something similar soon. Thanks for sharing!
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Great job Simon. What is the process involved with the alum treatment?
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when i see a new thread from you I think:
"Great! i'm gonna see another beauty"
I know it will be awesome
then I open the thread and (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) no matter how high my expectations were
Really considering to insult you :OK :OK :OK
come on
give details on alum treatment
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DC and GlisGlis:
No miracle and no secrets there. Just apply an alum solution (with water) on the wood, let soak in and dry, then start the fuming process.
I have done several experiments with different salts, like cooking salt, borax, alum, baking soda. All works well and make a slightly different result with the fuming. If I remember right I have posted some of this experiments here.
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Beautiful, Simon. I find the thin, angular limb tips and string nock particularly interesting.
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Fantastic Simon, marvel of a bow. Love this one