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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: simson on June 19, 2013, 03:36:21 pm

Title: ERC longbow 36/28 (No. 28)
Post by: simson on June 19, 2013, 03:36:21 pm

This is the first of two bows coming from one stave (see here: http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,40092.0.html ). This is the main split from the backside of the stave. Chris (blackhawk) and Josh (Gun Doc) gave me the advice to back that wood (it's only heartwood, no sap) and I did so.
In this case it is backed with fabric and because I didn't liked the look, I added a thin rawhide too. ERC has a deep red color, so I went for a contrast in the tips (dyed maple), arrow pass (stone composit), and handle wrap (hemp) which all are green colored. Made a matching string too. Think it fits for a Lady or youngster.

72" long
6" braced
36#/28"

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20ERC%20backed%20longbow/P1010672_zpsd8bf421d.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20ERC%20backed%20longbow/P1010673_zpsfa353d81.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20ERC%20backed%20longbow/_DSC0666_zpsd88bbf0e.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20ERC%20backed%20longbow/P1010665_zps9cc6d305.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20ERC%20backed%20longbow/P1010666_zpsad4675bb.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20ERC%20backed%20longbow/P1010670_zpsd8a6d9ea.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20ERC%20backed%20longbow/P1010671_zps5ff6cb6d.jpg)

Title: Re: ERC longbow 36#/28"
Post by: autologus on June 19, 2013, 03:48:12 pm

Very nice.

Grady

Title: Re: ERC longbow 36#/28"
Post by: JonW on June 19, 2013, 04:36:17 pm

Nice work as always Simon.

Title: Re: ERC longbow 36#/28"
Post by: BowEd on June 19, 2013, 06:36:12 pm

Another great job.Your right.That cedar you got is picture friendly.Beautiful color to that stuff.After this you should be a bit more familiar with red cedar I'd say.

Title: Re: ERC longbow 36#/28"
Post by: SLIMBOB on June 19, 2013, 06:45:53 pm

  Beautiful work as always.

Title: Re: ERC longbow 36#/28"
Post by: blackhawk on June 19, 2013, 08:51:04 pm

Smoooooth!!! Did you intend for the lower weight?

Title: Re: ERC longbow 36#/28"
Post by: TRACY on June 19, 2013, 11:34:02 pm

Love the looks of only heartwood! Well done.


Tracy

Title: Re: ERC longbow 36#/28"
Post by: simson on June 20, 2013, 10:00:09 am

Thanks fellas!

Quote from: blackhawk on June 19, 2013, 08:51:04 pm

Smoooooth!!! Did you intend for the lower weight?

I had no more wood to play with, Chris. And ERC was the first time for me and I wanted to do some experiments, this bow has lot of grain run outs to avoid big knots. The other belly split wasn't that long, so no more possibilities for higher weights. On the other hand: I have only few low weights, but a bunch of heavy weights. So it is good as it is.

Title: Re: ERC longbow 36#/28"
Post by: PaulN/KS on June 20, 2013, 03:56:03 pm

That is a fine looking bow Sir. What was the fabric that you backed it with before the rawhide ?
 I like the lighter draw weight bows, now that I have gotten older, because I can shoot more and have less ill effects during or later... :laugh: