Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jasper on September 06, 2007, 02:12:08 pm
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How heavy can I make a bow outof white ash? What would be the best design and demensions for something in the 60# range drawing 26 inches. I have one piece left and would like one heavier than my last one which turned out at 45.
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As heavy as you'd like :) I've made a couple of 70 and 80# ash boardbows, and theres no problem with them. All you need to do is make sure there is enough wood for the job. A 68" long and 2" wide pyramid flatbow would easily draw 60# at 26". Flat belly, follow the grain, keep it dry (8% or below is a good idea with ash), and make sure to distribute the stress well along the whole limbs, and you should be safe.