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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Selfbowman on October 31, 2025, 12:37:36 pm

Title: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on October 31, 2025, 12:37:36 pm

Well I went to Branson then I was close to Jim Hammer so I went to see him and check on his wood supply. He was low on staves but had 100 or so bow blanks. I bought a few bow blanks because they had the wood I like in them. Here is a couple of his character bow blanks . I seen the one with a big knot at the fade and it challenged me to see if I could make it work with out braking.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on October 31, 2025, 12:40:35 pm

Two character blanks

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on October 31, 2025, 12:46:18 pm

I spent about 4 hours on the heat bench getting the bow straight to my liking. Put the tip overlays on.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on October 31, 2025, 12:49:48 pm

Here is just how big the knot is. That being at the highest stress point makes it interesting.

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Post by: bentstick54 on October 31, 2025, 12:58:12 pm

Can’t wait to see this develop. I have faith you got this.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: sleek on October 31, 2025, 03:00:54 pm

Well, you certainly have my attention Arvin. This will be fun!

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Pat B on November 01, 2025, 01:34:35 am

A couple of nice, interesting sticks.  :OK

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Pappy on November 01, 2025, 07:43:39 am

Love them kind of staves Arvin, I feel sure you will do it justice. Pappy