Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: WoodBenderDW on May 03, 2012, 11:42:48 pm

Title: Sudbury Wampanoag Bow Question
Post by: WoodBenderDW on May 03, 2012, 11:42:48 pm

After looking at the supply of wood that I have and realizing the amount of decent boards that I have.  Has anyone ever tried make a Sudbury bow ( or Wampanoag bow ) out of a hickory board or any other board?  For that matter when making one out of a stave has anyone used any other wood besides hickory for making Sudbury bow?  Any advice or insight would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Sudbury Wampanoag Bow Question
Post by: Josh B on May 04, 2012, 12:17:07 am

I made one out of hard maple awhile back.  It was 60 ntn  60#@26".  It shot hard and fast.  Josh

Title: Re: Sudbury Wampanoag Bow Question
Post by: randman on May 05, 2012, 05:45:21 pm

That's a sweet looking bow there Gun Doc. Perfect Sudbury tiller. I also like the looks of yours Scott.

Title: Re: Sudbury Wampanoag Bow Question
Post by: criveraville on May 06, 2012, 12:15:36 am

Legionar aka Cezar Perez has made some dandy Sudbury bows too..

Cipriano

Title: Re: Sudbury Wampanoag Bow Question
Post by: ryddragyn on May 06, 2012, 06:09:56 am

My dad made a 60# Sudbury replica out of mulberry about 15-20 years ago. Even after years of being shot, it has ZERO set, and shoots very fast.

As far as board vs. stave, I think the original bowmaker didn't chase a single growth ring on the back (this is according to my dad, who saw the original in the peabody museum up close), so there's probably a good chance a good quality board would still work, depending on the grain and execution.