Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Frode on February 04, 2010, 09:20:18 pm
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Hi all,
I see that on many long bows the upper limb curves a bit more, would that also be true on a Mollegabet style bow?
Here's a 60" version I'm in the middle of now, 59" ntn, only drawn to about 14" so far. I expected this one to be a wet noodle, but right now it pulls 15#@14", which would put it north of 55#@24", right?
As others have mentioned, seeing past those levers is, well, different, so I'd appreciate your expert eyes and comments.
Thanks,
Frode
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Looking Good Frode...if anything right now...I think that the Bottom Limb is not bending as much as the Top is...thats where I would do a little more right now....
Mollegabet Style Bow are not supposed to bend through the Levers...although I don't see why...it can't hurt if they bend slightly...would only seem to help cast and speed...
And I may be wrong...but isn't in the Ball Park to say 3 pounds per Inch of Draw? If thats the Case this Bow should be around ....what...45 pounds when finished then...right?
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45# ...probably less because the levers will make for a lower increase of weight towards the end of draw, I would think.
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...but isn't in the Ball Park to say 3 pounds per Inch of Draw? If thats the Case this Bow should be around ....what...45 pounds when finished then...right?
:D :-[ ;D All those years of sleeping in math class coming back to haunt me... The lower limb, I thought I was seeing that too, but every time I flip it it looks different.
45# ...probably less because the levers will make for a lower increase of weight towards the end of draw, I would think.
This one does feel a lot different throughout the process than the long bows I've made so far :-\
Thanks,
Frode
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Looks like it is time to go slow now. Without seeing the width of the outer limbs it is hard to say, but from what I see you are "there". Time to do the final tiller and finish.
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Looking great to me Frode. ;)