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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Mikkolaht on February 18, 2020, 08:56:26 am

Title: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: Mikkolaht on February 18, 2020, 08:56:26 am

Hey,
finished making this one.

Dimensions:
L=                 175cm / ~ 69'
HandleW&D=  3cm x 2cm  / ~ 1.2'
TipW&D=          1.2cm x 1.2cm / ~0.47' x ~0.47'

58lbs at 28inches.
Dacron string and oxhorn tips.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXkCpWX1vts

(https://i.imgur.com/UqlR1JN.jpg)
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Title: Re: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: Eric Garza on February 18, 2020, 11:34:37 am

What kind of ash? I would never have thought to use ash as a belly wood, especially with bamboo as the backing. Seems to me like the ash belly will be dramatically overpowered.

Title: Re: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: Mikkolaht on February 18, 2020, 12:21:53 pm

I believe this is common ash,no crystals to be seen on the belly.
I previously made 110lb bamboo/ash longbow and it worked fine too.
It is true that ash takes some set, with my tillering skills.

Title: Re: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: medicinewheel on February 22, 2020, 02:42:02 am

Looks really good. VERY surprised to see this.

Title: Re: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: Mikkolaht on February 23, 2020, 02:48:01 pm

Quote from: medicinewheel on February 22, 2020, 02:42:02 am

Looks really good. VERY surprised to see this.

Thanks a lot!

Title: Re: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: aznboi3644 on February 24, 2020, 08:31:36 am

Wow that is impressive and beautiful

Title: Re: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: Mikkolaht on February 26, 2020, 12:14:12 pm

Quote from: aznboi3644 on February 24, 2020, 08:31:36 am

Wow that is impressive and beautiful

Thanks a lot friend!

Title: Re: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: bjrogg on February 26, 2020, 04:46:33 pm

Looks good nice work
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: Mikkolaht on February 27, 2020, 11:42:19 am

Quote from: bjrogg on February 26, 2020, 04:46:33 pm

Looks good nice work
Bjrogg

Thanks a lot!
I gave it as a gift to my friend at the workplace, he was happy.

Title: Re: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: backtowood B2W on February 28, 2020, 12:13:11 am

Interesting wood combo! Would never have thought about ash as belly wood.
nice bow , thanks for posting!
B2W

Title: Re: Bamboo purpleheart ash longbow
Post by: Mikkolaht on February 28, 2020, 12:39:55 am

Quote from: backtowood B2W on February 28, 2020, 12:13:11 am

Interesting wood combo! Would never have thought about ash as belly wood.
nice bow , thanks for posting!
B2W

I thought the same, but everything is worth trying :OK
Thanks!