there is about 1/4 to 3/8 inch on the back with some pretty good size knots. I got some goat hide and a bunch of sinew, I am going to use one or the other on this one. It's a spookie stave for sure but I haven't had the pleasure of blowing one up yet :)
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ERC does have that reputation :biglaugh: ! Makes great kindling too!
I wouldn't waste any sinew of rawhide backing finding out. Instead, I think I would use a temporary backing such as nylon strapping tape or something similar first, and if it stayed together, remove that and then use a permanent backing.
Not a lot of experience with ERC but I think I would get the M/C up slightly for better odds of it staying together.
Art help, MC?????
Moisture content.
The stave is 5 months old and looks as dry as the desert.... It's got a little deflex but I don't think I'll be using any heat on it.
I think that pyramid design is the right design for that particular piece of wood. They do make very quick bows. A little deflex is probably a good thing I'm thinking.
What's the NTN measurement going to be?
Art the stave is 65"s end to end so 63"s or so.
45/50 @27"s is where I'd like it to end up.
Right now it's about 2"s at the fades.
kip back er with rawhide leave it 2 wide wider is better w erc but shoot for a lower poundage erc doesnt like heat id leave it as is make it into a "d" bow just like that tiller carfel bro when erc blows it dang sure blows lol
Well I took the ERC a bit further today.... when I drew the bow I kept hearing a creeping, creaking sound. It has some really nasty knots and I think the core of one is loose. When I shot it a few times it developed a bit of a hinge right at the biggest knot. It filled the knot with crazy glue but I don't hold much hope for this one making a bow for much longer. I did shoot it a bit more was glad I wear
glasses :scared:
It also twisted more after shooting so I'm really not shure what to do at this point?
Video...
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If it shot, then its a bow. Congratulations on making it that far on a difficult piece.
Video #3 looks like there are two hinges in the lower limb, one right by the fade and then another about 2/3 down the limb. As DV said, if it shoots its a bow and that one shoots. Congrates and see if you ca get the tiller worked out, who cares what the weight is, that bow is a feat.
Had an Osage selfbow blow up last week, smacked me on top the head and cut my hand... Fun stuff:)
Not too many folks I know that can break an Osage bow Ol' Man. It knock any sense into you!
art be nice to ol roy i bet he had to go take a break have a coors light to collct his head that aint funny either i had one knock the crap outta me a few years back to ya osage brock
I should just hang it up and count myself lucky but I'm kind of stubborn and think I'll fiddle with it a bit more. I have my motorcycle helmet and goggles :)
Maybe I'll see if I can get it straight then work on the tiller again. It's got some twist to go with the hinges now.... I dumped a quart of crazy glue in the knots... Maybe I'll catch it blowing on video or maybe a miracle and it stays together????
I hope it works out for ya but be careful. When erc breaks its not pretty. Usually shatters violently with no warning.
Living on the edge - keep up posted! I have some erc drying in the garage - but no motorcycle helmet!