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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: simk on October 28, 2025, 06:02:14 pm

Title: Todd's Bow
Post by: simk on October 28, 2025, 06:02:14 pm

This is Todd's bow. Todd is writing a book. Travelling the world, visiting various bowyers. Making a bow with each.
We made his from laburnum. Its the historic "Bodman" Design, 3500bc, original made from yew, only stretched in length by 10% to get a 29" draw. 63" ntn. 60#.
That was a fun build. You can follow Todd's Journey on https://www.anchorpointexpeditions.com/project-quiver (https://www.anchorpointexpeditions.com/project-quiver)
Cheers

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Post by: simk on October 28, 2025, 06:06:01 pm

 :BB

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Post by: simk on October 28, 2025, 06:09:10 pm

 :BB

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Post by: simk on October 28, 2025, 06:11:35 pm

 :)

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Post by: simk on October 28, 2025, 06:13:43 pm

 grip is made from the bast of that same stave.

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Post by: simk on October 28, 2025, 06:15:32 pm

 :)

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Post by: simk on October 28, 2025, 06:17:26 pm

 :)

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Post by: sleek on October 28, 2025, 06:18:29 pm

Oh man thats amazing! I really wish him a wonderful journey on his writing adventure! Please keep us updated on his progress too if you can.

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Post by: Hamish on October 28, 2025, 07:41:07 pm

Beautiful bow. Wish I could get my hands on some laburnum.

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Post by: Pappy on October 29, 2025, 09:44:34 am

Beautiful bow and sounds like quite the adventure is is going on. :)
 Pappy

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Post by: mmattockx on October 29, 2025, 12:43:41 pm

Very cool idea and a beautiful bow. What is the nock insert?


Mark

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Post by: WhistlingBadger on October 29, 2025, 02:47:48 pm

Beautiful.  Tell us more about those tip inlays/overlays.

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Post by: simk on October 29, 2025, 05:07:01 pm

Thanks guys!
The nock inserts are little plates from cowhorn. First mske the slots with a flat file, then match thickness of the horn. A little lip on the horn towards the back of the bow covers the glueline.  :)

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Post by: WhistlingBadger on October 30, 2025, 12:02:45 am

That is an extremely cool way to do tips.  I'll have to try that sometime.

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Post by: sleek on October 30, 2025, 12:14:54 am

Quote from: WhistlingBadger on October 30, 2025, 12:02:45 am

That is an extremely cool way to do tips.  I'll have to try that sometime.

I agree and may do the same. Excellent way to hide the seam.

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Post by: pierce_schmeichel on October 30, 2025, 12:12:57 pm

Dang thats a purty bow. God job!! Like WB said those tips are super cool. Im definitely gonna give that a go on some of my juniper bows.

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Post by: Hamish on October 31, 2025, 01:20:51 am

 I really like the shape of the bow from above. How wide are the limbs, and tips.

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Post by: bentstick54 on October 31, 2025, 07:21:39 pm

Beautiful bow. Hope to see more from his adventure. He’s sure off to a good start.