Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Peacebow_Coos on January 11, 2011, 02:54:24 am
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54" tip to tip, 2.25 at the fades to 1" at the tips. Just sawzall'd it out, it's 7/16" thick at the handle because of a beveled table saw cut. Is this thick enough for a 60 pound bow? Long enough? I'm hoping to pull a couple of inches of reflex in with the rawhide but it's so thick now I was thinking of shaping it first. I really want an elk bow though, and the rings go [=] with the back being the top of that. A few v grain marks but the side grain is fairly straight, only one run off, and it's partial. I would appreciate any input, just hoping for some advice before I make too many shavings.
Thanks
Sam
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Hi Sam,
as I'm sure someone will soon say, a picture is worth a thousand words!
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What draw length are you looking for ? That pretty short .
Pappy
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If you see any "V"s on the back of the bow than that is a major grain violation.
I'd scrap the board or back it with wood
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raw hide doesnt shrink when it dries so your not gonna get any reflex from it.
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Thanks for the input guys. There are a few v's running down the length, and off the side on one limb. What kind of wood would you suggest to back it with? I've got a hickory board, but it's sawn in a similar fashion. I figured that as long as the side grain was fairly uniform I'd be alright? I actually stretched the rawhide last time and it pulled a couple of inches in when it dried, but could have been because it was a super thin kid's bow. I hate to scrap any wood, I'd just as soon make some shavings and see how things turn out. I'm hoping for at least a 26-27" draw, but I'll settle for less if I can keep some draw weight. Thanks for the input fellas, I really appreciate it. Also, on a pyramid handle, do you make concave lines or straight fades; does it matter? I was thinking that would make the thinnest part in the middle which would be bad news? }{ Like that, or _/. Thanks again for your time.
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Buck has it right only sinew will do that it will also adds some weight
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Is this a board or log stave. 54" is short. 7/16 is thin. You may have to glue on a handle. Pics please. Jawge
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54" with a 26" draw is pretty short...string angle is going to be right around 90 degrees at full draw.
Shortest 26" draw bow I've made is 50" N2N but its only 30lbs
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Hey Pard
you will get a lot more feedback from these ole pros with pics.
God bless
Ron
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as I'm sure someone will soon say, a picture is worth a thousand words!
...now that you say it...! ;D ;D ;D
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This is of the handle grain from the edge.
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Your picture didn't show. You should try tinypic.com It works great. Just upload and copy and paste the stuff under where it says for forums or something like that.
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Side view
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2iw1qgp.jpg)
Profile
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2zjjrki.jpg)
Limb v's
(http://i52.tinypic.com/fbcd92.jpg)
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That last one is of the belly
Thinking of rawhide with a trapped back to leave the maple wide and strong?
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Side view a little clearer hopefully, thanks for the tip toomanyknots!
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2vs0ymp.jpg)
Back v's
(http://i56.tinypic.com/dheaex.jpg)
Thanks for looking guys, any ideas?
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trapping the back would only increase stress on it. Those Vs have the possibility of lifting up like a stack of papers. I'd back it with wood or set it aside for later when you can back it with wood.
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Ok, thanks for the info, maybe I'll set 'er aside I suppose until I get the hickory or walnut stripped up to 3/16. Have a walnut Mollegabet going on too, better grain for the most part...I suppose I'll have to put up more pictures! Baaaagh. Appreciate the feedback aznboi