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Offline Redbow

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A very short Montpellier maple bow
« on: June 07, 2023, 11:35:15 am »
This is a bow made from a very small piece of Montpellier maple (Acer monspessulanum) that I had lying around. It is a gift for a friend who will use it for costuming purposes, hence the color. The tiller is far from perfect and I wanted to ask what should be done differenly next time. This one I stopped tillering since I was afraid I will run out of wood, the lower limb looks stiff to me but this bow probably won't be shot at all so I stopped. It is 31 inch ntn and weights a little bit under 18 lbs @ 13 in.
Note that I am very much a beginner (this is probably the third bow I made) so be gentle with me!





Offline willie

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Re: A very short Montpellier maple bow
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2023, 11:52:18 am »
Pretty Bow, the recipient should be pleased with the workmanship.

as for tiller, a little more thickness in the handle area of the next bow will allow the bend to move outwards into the limbs more

Offline Pat B

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Re: A very short Montpellier maple bow
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2023, 01:28:26 pm »
I agree with Willie.  :OK
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline Redbow

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Re: A very short Montpellier maple bow
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2023, 03:29:51 am »
Thank you gentlemen!