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Title: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: Adirondackman on December 19, 2009, 07:48:00 AM
I have made 2 selfbows.One out of Osage and other out of Elm. Both finished at about 64" length. I have a couple of nice Hickory staves and would like to make a selfbow closer to 60". Draw weight 55-60 @26". Has anyone made short bows out of Hickory? Did you have to back them? I prefer not to. Would I have to make wider then 1 3/4"? Any info would be helpful.
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: No-sage on December 19, 2009, 08:46:00 AM
With a 26" draw you can easily make an unbacked hickory bow that short.
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2009, 08:51:00 AM
Let the handle bend.
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2009, 08:59:00 AM
This one is made from hickory , 60 in ntn. and is 52# at 26 in. It bends through the fades. The handle area is 4 inches long, 1.25 in wide and 1 inch thick.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Jawge/Stick/IMG_2471.jpg)
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: shamus on December 19, 2009, 09:26:00 AM
Thoughts of mine on selfbow length:   http://analogperiphery.blogspot.com/2008/06/selfbow-length.html

for a 26" draw and stiff handle, a 62" selfbow would be very reasonable. You could go a little shorter with careful tillering.


I recently made an osage bow that drew 30" and was 64" long.. and I think I was pushing it
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: Tom Leemans on December 19, 2009, 09:43:00 AM
Notice Jawge traces the full draw profile right on the wall so he can compare out of the corner of his eye.  :p
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2009, 09:56:00 AM
Yup and notice the slippers and sweats. You can't make one of these without them.  :)  Jawge
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2009, 09:58:00 AM
Here's the other side.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Jawge/Stick/IMG_2473.jpg)
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: Adirondackman on December 19, 2009, 05:28:00 PM
Jawge - just sell me that one and I don't have to bother making one. Specs. are just about where I want to be. I have not made a bow that bent through the handle so I'll be back with questions.

Where do I buy a pair of slippers like that so I can get started?

Shamus - liked your blogspot.
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2009, 06:09:00 PM
Those are Red Sox slippers. Probably anywhere. Just don't buy them in New York. I was hoping that bow would make meat. Didn't even get a shot this year.  :)  Jawge
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2009, 06:16:00 PM
Here she is finished.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Jawge/Stumping/GEDC0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: Adirondackman on December 20, 2009, 05:56:00 AM
Very nice Jawge! I have a pair of bear paw snow shoes just like them. Now if I can build my bow as nice as the one you built I'll be all set for some bunnie hunting this winter. Almost forgot, I got to go and buy a pair of those slippers.DO you think Yankee slippers would work? LOL
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: 4est trekker on December 20, 2009, 10:56:00 AM
Nice bow, arrow, and snowshoes, George!  Very nice setup.     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 20, 2009, 07:29:00 PM
Thanks, 4est trekker. Yes, Yankee slippers will work I think. LOL, Adirondackman, I guess so anyway. I sure wouldn't no though.  :)  Jawge
Title: Re: Hickory Selfbow - Length
Post by: Adirondackman on December 21, 2009, 05:29:00 AM
Decided to go with a D style bow that will bend through the handle. Started on the stave last night. I might need some help with this one.
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