I decided to finally try a couple new things: siyahs on a bow, and splicing parts together. I had initially thought about splicing siyahs onto an oak flatbow, but after some consideration and a little advice from you fine people, I thought better of that idea. I happened to have a piece of hickory that promised to be more more forgiving, and so I decided to go with that. From start to finish, this build was fun and surprisingly successful every step of the way.
This bow, made for a friend, is my best work so far. I'm really proud of how well this came together, especially considering that I've never done siyahs on a bow before. I will definitely be doing it again in the future. The tiller is very even, it took less than an inch of set, it shoots quietly and accurately, and thanks to the siyahs, the early-draw is light, which makes the whole draw *really* comfortable. Plus, it's hickory, so it should last a good long time.
Specs:
64" hickory longbow, including 4" siyahs
51# at 27"
Static handle of hickory and oak
Black leather corset-grip on the handle; tips painted with spray-paint finish, whole bow coated in 2 layers of tung oil.
