Recent Posts

Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 ... 10
11
Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by superdav95 on February 05, 2026, 09:54:39 pm »
Quote from: Selfbowman on February 05, 2026, 09:40:52 pm
Dave how much are tips behind the handle now and check after tiller complete. This will tell everyone just how good you are. Just saying.

lol,,, Ya i got lucky with this one it almost didnt make it!  i just remeasured it and its around 3.25".  it must have crept over the last day or so of me reducing it down??? not sure but its been consistently 3".  Im gonna say the tips are 3" past the handle.  It really hasn't taken any set yet that i can see.  I figure the reason may be due to my being very deliberate on removal with sanding and then rechecking it. 
As I closed in on it i switched to 220 paper and got it. 
12
Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by Selfbowman on February 05, 2026, 09:40:52 pm »
Dave how much are tips behind the handle now and check after tiller complete. This will tell everyone just how good you are. Just saying.
13
Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by superdav95 on February 05, 2026, 09:32:46 pm »
ok so a few more sanding seesions and we are there!  50lbs at 26".  draw curve would essentially be the same as I was only a pound or two off.  I burnished the belly and edges well and may spray it to seal it.  You can see from the pics here that i was fortunate to not loose much of the reflex.  You can see the fairly dark cook on the belly too.  the dimensions have remained the same really its just more tapered to reduce weight in draw.  ill keep the cordage wraps on till after i shoot it at the flats.  Its got decent early tension and draw curve so we shall see.  thanks for looking

 







14
Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by Selfbowman on February 05, 2026, 09:31:02 pm »
Dave that force draw is impressive. A 26” draw  will put you using a 24” flight arrow with a 2” shelf. If you make 12-14# at 10” you have the bow to brake records. Now just get a arrow to come out clean and you are there. This a opinion from someone who has broadhead records but no flight records.  Good luck with your project!!!
15
Primitive Skills / Re: pine rosin questions
« Last post by Piddler on February 05, 2026, 08:26:04 pm »
Small clay pots work good. Holds the heat a while while mixing the other stuff.
Piddler
16
Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on February 05, 2026, 06:20:29 pm »
Ya sometimes I wounded about that BJ. 😉😊Got a torn meniscus, MRI in a few day and go from there. You can do that several ways but he said older and just wear and tear sometimes is enough,well that describes me prefect 😊 at least I can get around so just move on. Pappy
17
Primitive Skills / Re: pine rosin questions
« Last post by Pat B on February 05, 2026, 05:39:39 pm »
Yeah Brian, I think Marc used spruce pitch on his heat treated bellies before they cooled.
18
Bows / Re: 48" osage shorty bendy handle recurve build
« Last post by superdav95 on February 05, 2026, 04:32:09 pm »
Quote from: willie on February 05, 2026, 04:16:21 pm
A basic NA design with a flip (because you can with osage)
Nice bend

Thanks Willie!   
19
Bows / Re: 48" osage shorty bendy handle recurve build
« Last post by willie on February 05, 2026, 04:16:21 pm »
A basic NA design with a flip (because you can with osage)
Nice bend
20
Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by superdav95 on February 05, 2026, 03:47:34 pm »
Hey guys a little update on this bow.  I got back to where to where I was prior to the mishap.  I did some sanding and more sanding then more sanding.  Trying to creep up on this 50pound target.  After a number of sessions of removal I am close to my target.  I figure a few more sanding sessions and I’m there.  It’s currently at 51lbs at 25”.  I want it at 50lbs at 26”.  It has maintained its 3” reflex and is holding it.  That’s a good sign.  I did a crude force draw curve as it currently sits.  Got good early draw.  I’ll post a link and hosted pics.   More to come. 

https://share.icloud.com/photos/054hTVlskybtnsM3d9JnXExVw


Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 ... 10