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Offline fats

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selfbow osage
« on: November 16, 2014, 02:51:37 pm »
iam working on a selfbow of osage it is67 3/4 inch x1 3/4 at the fade out down to 1/2 inch nocks I would like to put a back set or senew backing any help and or advice thank you
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Offline DarkSoul

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Re: selfbow osage
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2014, 03:09:49 pm »
Sounds like a solid design. What exactly do you need help with? What are your concerns?

If you decide to sinew back it, I'd recommend to shorten the bow to about 62" or so. Long sinew backed bows are not as efficient as shorter sinew backed bows.
A set back or reflex would be beneficial at any length.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: selfbow osage
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2014, 04:00:15 pm »
What DS said. You can easily add reflex with a heat gun and form. You could also just kick the tips up a bit for a little more performance.
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Offline fats

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Re: selfbow osage
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2014, 07:28:45 pm »
that's what I was wondering advantage/disadvantage to a back set or sinew backing thanks for your help
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