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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: rps3 on March 02, 2022, 04:06:10 pm

Title: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: rps3 on March 02, 2022, 04:06:10 pm

Here is the bow I mentioned in another thread. The one limb of the stave had a good bit of reflex already, and when I added matching reflex to the other limb, it seemed like too much, especially since the stave had some troublesome knots in the top limb.  I ended up attempting to take out some reflex. That still didnt seem like enough, so I added some deflex. 64" long, lower 50's at 28" draw.
(https://i.imgur.com/dAvG9T1.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/N5BMPtX.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/XBDExwW.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/xB935ya.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/LFegvQV.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/cLybb6r.png)

Title: Re: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: Kidder on March 02, 2022, 11:57:31 pm

This is a sweet bow - I like the built up grip and those gnarly knots. Great job!

Title: Re: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: Hamish on March 03, 2022, 03:23:02 am

Nicely done. Those type of staves can be tricky.

Title: Re: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: BowEd on March 03, 2022, 04:02:26 am

That's a classic osage bow.Nice bow.

Title: Re: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: Will B on March 03, 2022, 07:59:02 am

Great looking bow and very nice tiller.  Well done!

Title: Re: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on March 03, 2022, 09:05:18 am

That turned out nice.  Well done

Title: Re: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: Del the cat on March 03, 2022, 09:29:10 am

Great bow and good decision making.
Del

Title: Re: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: WhistlingBadger on March 03, 2022, 10:39:26 am

Nicely done.  I find branch bows very interesting.

Title: Re: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: rps3 on March 03, 2022, 06:08:52 pm

Thank you very much for the comments. I was a little timid about the bend with that knot toward the tip of the top limb, but it's worked out pretty good so far after a bunch of shooting.

Title: Re: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: Stixnstones on March 03, 2022, 08:22:18 pm

Such a great lookin bow, very nice work

Title: Re: Tamed reflex branch bow
Post by: PaSteve on March 03, 2022, 10:46:41 pm

That turned out great. Excellent job!