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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: cornus on October 15, 2012, 05:57:08 pm

Title: elm 43@28
Post by: cornus on October 15, 2012, 05:57:08 pm

just finished elm bow
66 ntn, beech end, fastflite string
elm wood is my favorite bow wood.
https://picasaweb.google.com/102724506646909761387/15Rijna2012BrestJilm4328

Title: Re: elm 43@28
Post by: k-hat on October 15, 2012, 06:24:05 pm

elm's up there at the top for me too.  Love the profile of your bow.  Sad to see no full draw though :'(

Title: Re: elm 43@28
Post by: Cameroo on October 15, 2012, 06:35:25 pm

Nicely done!  I have a truckload of american elm seasoning but I haven't had a chance to use any yet.  It should be ready to use though, I should do that one of these days :)

Title: Re: elm 43@28
Post by: lesken2011 on October 15, 2012, 08:24:58 pm

Nice job. I really like that handle, for sure! ;)

Title: Re: elm 43@28
Post by: cornus on October 16, 2012, 03:36:14 am

sorry,
 I do not have a full draw, bow I gave to a friend
I send next bow

Title: Re: elm 43@28
Post by: BowEd on October 16, 2012, 09:31:02 am

You've been busy cornus.Another very nice bow.How bout that elm for a smooth draw ehhh.

Title: Re: elm 43@28
Post by: VicNova on October 16, 2012, 10:09:12 am

That bow looks beautiful. What's the widest point and what does the width taper to at the nocks?

Title: Re: elm 43@28
Post by: cornus on October 16, 2012, 01:20:40 pm

Thank you guys. Bowmaking am pleased. I can make a bow for the day if I have a wood.
This elm was very springy elastic, young wide  grow rings.  Properties are varied within species
Widest point 43 mm, tip 10 mm

Title: Re: elm 43@28
Post by: youngbowyer on October 16, 2012, 04:27:14 pm

nice bow and nice yew in the background!