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Bows / Re: Apple Flatbow 54# @ 27"
« Last post by Robert Pougnier on January 26, 2026, 06:32:57 pm »
Thanks Hamish!
I think it would have taken a narrower design but I intentionally overbuilt it since it was my first experience with it.
The handle is just 4 inches long and the fades are two inches each. I put the arrow shelf just 3/4 of an inch above the bow center. I don't often build shelves but am trying to become a more consistent shooter.
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Bows / Re: Madake-horn, 57#@28"
« Last post by Hamish on January 26, 2026, 06:25:10 pm »
Another masterpiece! Yes it is exceptionally beautiful.
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Bows / Re: Apple Flatbow 54# @ 27"
« Last post by Hamish on January 26, 2026, 06:23:02 pm »
Nice work Robert. Can you give us some more details about the handle design? It looks like either the top fade is a little longer, or the arrow pass is offset, to leave more length than the usual 4" standard handle. Whatever you did it seems like a good approach for a wide limbed bow and gives you a better sight picture.

Apple is a lovely wood, quite hard, and dense. Good to work, with a sweet scent.

I have only really seen flatbows made from apple, though much of the literature written, when English designs were prominent mention apple as a good bow wood.
So maybe a narrow design is also suitable.
I have a bunch of crab apple billets, that I cut during covid, that I haven't tried yet. You are inspiring me to dig them out and have a go.
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Bows / Re: Unusual timber sources
« Last post by bentstick54 on January 26, 2026, 05:45:18 pm »
I’ve heard of guys using broomsticks, but never saw one. Well done for sure and great tiller.
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Bows / Re: Unusual timber sources
« Last post by stuckinthemud on January 26, 2026, 05:39:23 pm »
That's brilliant!
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Bows / Re: Osage Flat Bow
« Last post by Robert Pougnier on January 26, 2026, 04:11:15 pm »
Another sweet looking bow, really nice job!
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Bows / Re: Osage Flat Bow
« Last post by bentstick54 on January 26, 2026, 04:00:52 pm »
Six coats of Truoil, handle wrap applied, and full draw.
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Bows / Re: Apple Flatbow 54# @ 27"
« Last post by Robert Pougnier on January 26, 2026, 03:58:13 pm »
I was able to do the math. I came up with about .75SG Set might be closer to 3/4 inch than a actual full inch but in either case I can always try better next time!

Here are the numbers and you can let me know if you come out with something different. I'll give you the volume found by measuring all twelve side in mm.
V=11.46cm (cubed)
MC: it's been stored at 65 degrees f and 40% RH. So it should be around 7.5%
Weight in grains is 146.5gn
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Bows / Re: Osage Flat Bow
« Last post by bentstick54 on January 26, 2026, 03:56:08 pm »
Skins applied.
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Bows / Re: Osage Flat Bow
« Last post by bentstick54 on January 26, 2026, 03:52:04 pm »
Staining the back of the bow and back of snake skins. Both snake skins were road kill and had some blood staining I tried to wash out but was successful, so I stained them to try to blend in. Then taped off the bow and applied skins with TTB3.
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