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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jstason on July 28, 2014, 11:03:51 pm

Title: ?? on static recurve bendy handle
Post by: jstason on July 28, 2014, 11:03:51 pm

I am working on an Osage stave right now that is going to be around 58" NTN and its going to bend through the handle. I was wondering with my draw of 28" if I would be able to put some small radius hooks on the ends or if I should just go with a more gentle reflexed tip? I was just starting to floor tiller before I left for Canada (my mother decided we should drive up there this year from Texas haha). I should get pictures up when i get back, I might back this one with some birch bark I've collected.

Thanks a ton
Jack

Title: Re: ?? on static recurve bendy handle
Post by: Pat B on July 28, 2014, 11:35:57 pm

The more radically the tips are reflexed or recurved the more stress on the bow. It is possible to put radical hooks but your tillering will have to be spot on.

Title: Re: ?? on static recurve bendy handle
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 29, 2014, 07:07:46 am

Id go for very tight statics if that is what your after. Use as little limb as possible. I like a quart paint can radius.

Title: Re: ?? on static recurve bendy handle
Post by: simson on July 29, 2014, 11:53:50 am

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,47603.0.html