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Bows / Re: February BOM entires
« Last post by Robert Pougnier on February 20, 2026, 02:44:50 pm »
Sure thing!

Here is Bentstick54's Osage orange flatbow:

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,73501.0.html
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Bows / Re: Propeller bow
« Last post by RyanY on February 20, 2026, 02:32:25 pm »
Can't beat a clean straight stave. But good and beautiful bows can be made from sub par wood. Some of the most beautiful bows in my memory came from pieces of wood that look like they'd be horrible to work with.
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Bows / Re: Propeller bow
« Last post by superdav95 on February 20, 2026, 12:24:00 pm »
Looks like a decent cook for corrections Arvin.  I’m sure you’ll straighten it out in no time. 
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Bows / Re: Propeller bow
« Last post by Bob Barnes on February 20, 2026, 11:19:45 am »
Quote from: sleek on February 20, 2026, 10:59:54 am
Any limb twist in a bow causes a torsional load to be applied when drawn. That laod takes up some of the energy you put into the bow but adds nothing to the draw length, so its parasitic. Releasing the string the bow twists back to its normal profile but none of that energy release goes into the arrow. It wont make an arrow faster and it reduces the efficiency of the bow.

I think that's true, but I think his thoughts were that energy was created when it snapped back to its original shape.  My friend doesn't even try to remove the prop twist with heat... he likes it. :)  Wiggles are more mass and not good for efficiency for sure.
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Bows / Re: Propeller bow
« Last post by sleek on February 20, 2026, 10:59:54 am »
Any limb twist in a bow causes a torsional load to be applied when drawn. That laod takes up some of the energy you put into the bow but adds nothing to the draw length, so its parasitic. Releasing the string the bow twists back to its normal profile but none of that energy release goes into the arrow. It wont make an arrow faster and it reduces the efficiency of the bow.
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Bows / Re: February BOM entires
« Last post by bentstick54 on February 20, 2026, 10:55:31 am »
I posted one titled Osage Flat Bow, about Jan 26,  just before I went in for back surgery. For some reason I cannot find the ability to paste the link from my IPad like I did before. If some can post it for me, I would appreciate the help.
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Bows / Re: Propeller bow
« Last post by Selfbowman on February 20, 2026, 08:51:41 am »
I disagree with Jim GOD bless his soul. If the wiggles and humps can cause any shock it slows the bow down. Not saying it won’t shoot pretty good just not as fast but they are interesting to look at and a challenge to build. Well the internet has come to a crawl on PA again! Maybe to many adds to load fast.
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Bows / Re: 2026 Junior Bow Trade sign up and trade thread
« Last post by stuckinthemud on February 20, 2026, 05:51:18 am »
Pm sent
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Bows / Re: boo backed bamboo bow
« Last post by superdav95 on February 20, 2026, 01:00:23 am »
Robert what you describe is essentially what I may end up doing as option 2 for the 70lb class simple composite.  I’ll have to be prepared to build a long enough arrow to get as close to 70lbs.  This will mean a longer heavier arrow though but still may do well enough.  Thanks for the input. 
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Bows / Re: February BOM entires
« Last post by sleek on February 19, 2026, 11:58:53 pm »
Ive seen quite a few nice ones built, if you have one you like, get those submittals in! Glad to see you got one in Robert!
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