Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: skyarrow on March 24, 2011, 03:58:05 pm

Title: Yumi
Post by: skyarrow on March 24, 2011, 03:58:05 pm

I'm thinking of making one from rattan what is the dimensions for a yumi I know they were a really long bow made from bamboo. I think the rattan will do well for a test run since it's a very forgiving wood. If any of y'all know of a build along pls let me know



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Title: Re: Yumi
Post by: RyanY on March 24, 2011, 04:43:16 pm

This is a laminate one. Hopefully it helps.
http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/22774

Title: Re: Yumi
Post by: skyarrow on March 25, 2011, 01:27:43 am

Thanx for the link

Title: Re: Yumi
Post by: DarkSoul on March 25, 2011, 10:36:26 am

Rattan is way more flexible (less stiff) than bamboo. Make sure you make the bow thicker than you would if you were to use bamboo.

Title: Re: Yumi
Post by: skyarrow on March 25, 2011, 03:12:45 pm

Quote from: DarkSoul on March 25, 2011, 10:36:26 am

Rattan is way more flexible (less stiff) than bamboo. Make sure you make the bow thicker than you would if you were to use bamboo.

Ohh yeah definitely thanx for the heads up  :)