Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Del the cat on November 14, 2018, 07:59:24 am
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I haven't posted one for a while. Last week I had an Elder bow crack on the tiller and didn't know what to pick up next.
I found the half log in my stash with "Cherry/Plum? 2009 " and I don't think it's cherry.
Anyhow a tad over 40# @28"
68" tip to tip (well I didn't want it to break ;) )
I had to do a heat bend at the grip to take out a sideways bend, also took out a tad of deflex from one limb and heat treated a a bit on the belly where the roughing out was a tad over enthusiastic ::) (Well I was after a quick win following the Elder blow up)
I've only shot a few arrows through it yet, as I'm just using an over twisted string from another bow, I'll make the proper string later.
I'll get a full draw shot too.
Del
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Nice Del. Looking forward to seeing the full draw. I like to go with that longer instead of blowing up on me route to. I'd like to try a plum. Heard good things about it.
Bjrogg
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Great looking bow. My first successful bow was wild plum about 29 years ago. Of course my tips were about 15 times the mass of your bow.
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Very nice. How was the plum for working with? Maybe some impressions after you've shot it a bit?
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Nice work! That has a bit of character in it :BB!
Hawkdancer
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Very nice. How was the plum for working with? Maybe some impressions after you've shot it a bit?
It was fairly hard and slightly crunchy between rings... a bit like "Osage lite" ;D that's one reason I think it's not Cherry... mind I can't be certain... I do have some cherry to compare it against and the cherry seems smoother. I have trouble judging the colour as my coolour vision is a bit off (slight red/green deficiency).
I'll make a string tomorrow and report back :)
Del
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Whatever wood it is it is pretty! Lovely color on that wood and the wiggle makes even better. Looking forward to the fd as well!
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Very nice bow Del. Good job ,
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One classy bow did you. Glad you forgot to heat out that nice wiggle. Looking forward to fd pic ;D
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I also think it is some sort of plum. Hard to find good staves with that lengt, you're a lucky dog - eeh cat I mean.
Lovely executed classy primitive here. Love that tiny tips also. Looking foreward for .... you know ;)
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Looks cool, cant wait to see the fd
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Dandy looking bow. Keep us posted with your progress.
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Nice lookin bow!
plum is on my list to try some time : )
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Nice Job Del, interesting wiggle in that stave.
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That definitely looks like plum to me. I love the character and the profiles look great! )P( I look forward to the FD as well, but knowing you Del, I'm sure it'll be spot on. ;)
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If it's plum, is it a wild plum (like chickasaw plum)?
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If it's plum, is it a wild plum (like chickasaw plum)?
No idea!
Del
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thats nice, like the character
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Well, it shoots fast enough, but I couldn't hit a group to save my life... and the arrow seemed to sit nose up on the string despite a nocking point >:( :o ... a little examination revealed that my hand was higher on the grip than I wanted. This was mainly due to the upper limb being shortened and the grip moved down.
I did some work with a rasp and a file to move the comfortable area of grip down and moving the nocking point up about 1/4" and the groups starting coming. I could feel the grip still wasn't consistent or comfortable, but a little rasping here and there ... oooh and a little bit... just.... there.. ah, that's got it ;D ::). It sits comfortable and consistent now.
Of course there is some operator error, but it's vastly improved.
I think this illustrates the value of a little investigative work and fine tuning, which the newbie often doesn't know about, but the old hands take for granted. It also shows how a commercial bow may feel all right in theory, but may still benefit from customisation... just a shame that some people would have a fit of the vapours if you suggested rasping or filing their shiny gripped modern bow ::)
Del
PS Too dark now for a full draw shot :(
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You had me on the edge of my seat reading that last post Del. For a second there I thought there was going to be a (--). Whew! Glad it worked out. :)
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Here ya go ;D
Del
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Yep, that fd compliments the story, really nice bow!
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Sweet bend Del.Congrats on a nice really nice bow.
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Looks comfy now Del. Nice full draw.
Bjrogg
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Beautiful bend as always :)
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Just as I suspected. A proper bend indeed. (-S
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Well done, old chap! Maybe, I should say "young chao"! I'm older than you are (lol) >:D. Nice tiller.
Hawkdancer
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looks like an even bend on a nicely balanced bow (-S
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Oh yeah, now that's a bend 8)
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That's a hypnotic bend. :OK :OK :OK
I've known it, you will bring that baby to a good shape.