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Main Discussion Area => English Warbow => Topic started by: bryan irwin on August 16, 2010, 10:24:37 pm

Title: need info on elb
Post by: bryan irwin on August 16, 2010, 10:24:37 pm

ok i'm going to try a elb i have a osage stave and i need to know about how munch sap wood to leave on it or do i need to remove it all and how wide would you make it at the center .

Title: Re: need info on elb
Post by: Alpinbogen on August 17, 2010, 12:22:42 am

No sapwood needed, but you can leave a ring on for effect.   ;)  1" to 1-1/8" should be fine for normal bow weights.  Maybe add another 1/8" if you want to bump up to warbow weight.  This one is 70" x 1-1/8" and draws 88# @ 30".  All heartwood, as with most osage bows.

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Title: Re: need info on elb
Post by: bryan irwin on August 17, 2010, 12:29:25 am

thanks i don't think ill be making a 100 pounder but you never know is a inch deep good and 72'' long sound good.

Title: Re: need info on elb
Post by: Alpinbogen on August 17, 2010, 12:58:19 am

An inch wide should be spot on for 60-ish (?)  at 28" with a rigid grip, deep core, and round belly.  Shorten up for a working grip.

Title: Re: need info on elb
Post by: mox1968 on August 20, 2010, 07:21:03 am

lovely looking bow alpine, how wide to you make it at the nocks?looks like it does its job too. ;)

Title: Re: need info on elb
Post by: nugget on August 20, 2010, 10:02:57 am

Go for it Bryan. Then you can help me make one.  ;D

Title: Re: need info on elb
Post by: bryan irwin on August 20, 2010, 08:39:25 pm

will do tj.