Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => English Warbow => Topic started by: Del the cat on January 27, 2025, 04:34:48 pm
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My first heavy Hickory bow from a board. I sawed the back to follow a growth ring which gave a hint of natural reflex. I was aiming for 120# @ 31" but it ended up at 100# as I cut it a tad too fine on second rough out.
Lower limb (left) is a tad stiff, but I'll let my test pilot shoot a couple of dozen through it before I do any final tweaking.
It's 75 1/2" ntn, heavily heat treated, it's a little flat bellied for an ELB, but whatevs ;)
It'll be interesting to see how it performs as it has taken very little set.
Del
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Nice one Del,
Interested to see how it performs, I don't know how heavy that bit of Hickory is but maybe it might be better suited to the 100lbs mark?
R.D.
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I'll report back on how it goes :)
Del
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cool bow, Del. I'm curious how the hickory will hold up. I'm sure the heat treating will help.
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Here's a vid showing it shooting:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZrILwkx3sg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZrILwkx3sg)
Del
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Looks great, Del! The video is fun, though it cries out for a scream sound effect a few seconds after each shot.
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That worked very well Del (SH)
Chucking a 1/2" arrow 200+yards is good going for that draw, very cool. (-S ,if I ever come across some hickory board I'll probably give it a try now. :).
R.D.
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Looking good, Del. :OK What are your thoughts on hickory for war bows? How much set is it taking. I'm sure the tempering helps.
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I think those French knights have something new to worry about!
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The design is very innovative but durability and accuracy need further consideration.