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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: dreamcraft_archery on July 14, 2019, 01:48:11 am

Title: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: dreamcraft_archery on July 14, 2019, 01:48:11 am

Hi guys!
I'd like to share with you my newest creation. It is bendy handle American Natives inspired shortbow. It's made from Sycamore wood. Only 109 cm ntn drawing around 55lbs at 20". Finished with varnish. Arrow pass plate made from Osage Orange and cow horn. Some flax twine on handle.
(Tiller pic was made before putting final touches)

All the best!

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: dreamcraft_archery on July 14, 2019, 01:48:51 am

One more:)

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: dreamcraft_archery on July 14, 2019, 03:19:12 am

And the arrow plate close up...

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: StickMark on July 14, 2019, 05:39:43 am

Do not see many sycamore bows around here, very cool. Bet it is a beast to draw.

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: SLIMBOB on July 14, 2019, 05:46:46 am

The bend looks good.  Nice work on the tiller.

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: Pat B on July 14, 2019, 08:12:51 am

Nice bend on this nice little bow. Is this European sycamore, plaintree?
Is the shrub in the first pic a viburnum?

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: dreamcraft_archery on July 14, 2019, 12:29:22 pm

Thank You StickMark! Yeah that's crazy stick!
Thank You SlimBob. Did my best!
Thanks Pat. Yes it's European Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus). No, it's Ribes nigrum. But I have Viburnum also in my garden.  :)

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: burchett.donald on July 14, 2019, 04:05:48 pm

   That looks like a sinew string? Like how you left it wide and flat...Looks like a nice shooter...
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Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: NonBacked on July 14, 2019, 07:05:26 pm

Dream –

That’s a lot of bow for 43 inches of Sycamore! Plus, very nice character and final touches! Good Job!
It would be interesting to know how much that shorty weighs.
H

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: dreamcraft_archery on July 15, 2019, 04:18:18 am

burchett.donald Thanks! Shoots sweet so far! The string is made from flax twine sir.
Thank you very much for your kind words NonBacked! Yes, that's a lot, but so far it lives.  :BB
The bow weight is 270g.

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: Bayou Ben on July 15, 2019, 06:50:35 am

Very cool little bow!  I like its width profile.  How wide is it?  Great job :OK

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: dreamcraft_archery on July 15, 2019, 11:56:44 am

Thanks a lot Ben, I appreciate it. The limbs in widest are about 2" wide and handle about 1,3".

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: mikebarg on July 15, 2019, 01:37:06 pm

The tiller does look nice. How is the hand shock?

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: Pat B on July 15, 2019, 03:24:52 pm

So, that,s a maple? Not the same as our sycamores. None the less a great little bow.  :OK

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: Hamish on July 15, 2019, 03:58:49 pm

Sick bow. I'm not sick of seeing this bow and I wouldn't be sick of seeing more bows like this sycamore!


Seriously, though it is a cool bow.

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: Chief RID on July 16, 2019, 01:29:17 am

Truly inspiring! Gives me hope for my sassafras. Great job on the tiller and geometry of the bow.

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: dreamcraft_archery on July 16, 2019, 04:57:03 am

Thank you mikebarg. It aint bad!
Yes Pat, that's a maple. Perhaps it grows differently here in Poland. Thanks a lot!
Haha I get it, glad you like it Hamish, thanks!
Pleased to hear that! There is always hope but it needs all the eforts... Thank you and good luck with your wood!

All the best guys!  :-D

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on July 19, 2019, 06:24:30 am

Very cool. Your design/material choices tell me you've got some important things figured out.. Nice job!  (-S

Title: Re: Bendy handle Sycamore shortbow
Post by: Del the cat on July 20, 2019, 02:33:32 am

Nice work :)
Del