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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: barebo on April 05, 2011, 08:08:10 pm

Title: Hop Hornbeam Longbow for 30" draw Dimensions Wanted ???
Post by: barebo on April 05, 2011, 08:08:10 pm

A rather tall fellow at work is asking me to make him a longbow, and he draws a true 30".  I have a suitable HHB stave and am thinking that 72" ntn should do it. 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" limb width - flat belly ??? Keep the width for most of the limb then taper to narrow nocks, or use a straight taper from the fades?? I know that there are options here, but I'm going for durability / shootability.
I welcome any and all advice and suggestions - Thanks, Mark

Title: Re: Hop Hornbeam Longbow for 30" draw Dimensions Wanted ???
Post by: toomanyknots on April 05, 2011, 08:46:10 pm

I would say that 72"  nock to nock would definitely do it but I would go 74" just cause. As long as it's 50# or up it should shoot good at that length.

Title: Re: Hop Hornbeam Longbow for 30" draw Dimensions Wanted ???
Post by: Pat B on April 06, 2011, 01:55:19 am

I've not built enough HHB bow to make an educated guess but I'd say you are on the right track. I think I'd go 1 1/2 wide and out 6" to 8" then taper to 1/2" tips for now(reduce to 3/8" after tillering)rectangular cross section with a flat belly.  A standard American Longbow!