PNW Elderberry Bow

[Robert Pougnier]

That's looking beautiful so far, I hope it holds up to becoming a bow!

[Doug509]

KABOOM!   Broke at the first branch node just outside the fade.  Moving on to other wood...

[medicinewheel]

Wow, looks like an exciting break...!

[superdav95]

Ya that’s a shame.  Good attitude and move on to the next one. 

[WhistlingBadger]

Are you awake now?     Sorry for the break.  Some cool looking stuff...

[jameswoodmot]

Damn that’s a shame. Though honestly I think I prefer them to blow up than just turn out a bit disappointing, at least it’s exciting then!

How far was it bending and how much was it pulling?

[Hamish]

That's a real shame. Very cool looking bow.

Do You think rawhide or sinew would have made it viable long term?

[Doug509]

Yes wide awake after that.  She was at 20" draw 27#.  Excercising several times looking good.  When i tried pulling to 22" she blew up.  Sinew or rawhide probably wouldnt help. I think that dark brown wood at the branch node may have been the cause.  It looks like dead tissue. 

[WhistlingBadger]

Yep, probably so.  Well, you can feel good about some good workmanship, if not the result.  My backyard chiminea is fueled by failed attempts, so nothing is wasted.