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Bows / Re: Why is my bow so loud?
« Last post by Badger on Today at 01:53:45 am »
 You don't have a cut in shelf so your arrow needs to bend around that. I think the maximum spine you should have on your arrows is about 40# Just because it is shooting straight doesn't always tell the whole story. You are way over spined. Also the twist may be causing the shock, If you pull lightly back on the string while loosely holding the bow without your finger wrapped arounnd it, is it in the same place you are in when gripping it to shoot?.
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Bows / Re: Question about Osage and bamboo?? And bow build
« Last post by Selfbowman on Today at 12:06:07 am »
Watching glue dry!
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Bows / Re: Question about Osage and bamboo?? And bow build
« Last post by willie on April 05, 2026, 11:58:12 pm »
Lookin good Arvin.

Seems you have some extra width but will set your tiller weight goal for the same draw weight and length as the record bow? That will give you some margin for the experiment.  It would be cool if you dont experience the usual inch or so of set you report for some of your all Osage bows, and hopefully the boo will perform in front of the chrono.

I do think glueing in the reflex with a lam will make a diffefence

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Bows / Re: Why is my bow so loud?
« Last post by WhistlingBadger on April 05, 2026, 08:03:50 pm »
Quote from: Badger on April 05, 2026, 02:36:54 pm
  What is the spine on your arrow? It might be a bit too stiff, and by the sound, it might be hitting the bow.

The arrows are spined 55-60#, and I bare-shaft tuned the length so they'd fly straight.  But you're right, it does sounds like something hitting something.  I might try some heavier arrows and/or a rawhide string.

I fear the issue is the limbs being out of time.  Eric, I know what you're seeing.  I don't think it's really a hinge; it's just an extremely wonky stave.  The outers do look a bit stiff, but they're also holding a LOT of reflex, so they might be working more than it looks like (see below for unbraced pics).  I might try giving the outers a few scrapes.  I hate to lose any draw weight, as this is already marginal for hunting.  But I can't hunt with it this noisy anyway, so perhaps there's nothing to lose.

Here are some other pics of the bow, if it helps.http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,73561.msg1032293.html#msg1032293
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on April 05, 2026, 07:08:01 pm »
1st 2nd and 3rd. Hope yall had a good one also. Life is Good. :)
 Pappy
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on April 05, 2026, 07:06:42 pm »
Dave won the 20 so I put a 5 on one of the close targets for the kids to shoot, they had a blast shooting at it and some good practice for them. A good friend found 2 baby snapping turtles crossing the road above the cabin, I though I would put them in my fish tank at least until they got a little bigger, went well for a few hours then they decided to move on, not sure but probable wound up in the creek. ??? :) :) Got the trophies all finished up for the Classic, just need the stickers and they are ready to go. 1 MORE THING OFF THE LIST.!!!  :)
 Pappy
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on April 05, 2026, 07:01:15 pm »
Somebody always donates a 20$ and we will fold it up small and put it in a tough spot on one of the targets, cheap entertainment  :)
 Pappy
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on April 05, 2026, 06:58:24 pm »
A good fire and some night shooting, we can light up our mini practice range and have a lot of fun shooting it after dark. Had a lot show up to vist Dave, he really draws a crowd . ;) :) :)
 Pappy
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on April 05, 2026, 06:54:05 pm »
Deer brats for lunch, some new arrows for the bow I redone, looks like Christmas  :) :) I trade feathers for arrows, good deal for me and also with the price of feathers now days a good deal for them.  ;) :) Then back to work on the gravel , got 5 loads hauled in so should help if it happens to rain on the Classic. :-\ :) :) :) Place is looking pretty good so far. :)
 Pappy
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on April 05, 2026, 06:49:24 pm »
Joe and jack working on some bows in the shop and my girls just hanging out watching.  :)
 Pappy
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