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Title: hickory D bow build along
Post by: CalebNH00 on March 29, 2013, 04:28:00 PM
A little while ago I posted a question about tillering a hickory flat bow. However, that bow broke while I was attempting to recurve the tips   :( .Anyway, after the failure of my mahogany bow(   mahogany for a bow wood (http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=009869) ) I took another look at the bow.I decide to try to salvage a bow out of it. It appears that I will get a 48" bow.the mid-limb width will be 1" wide, 1/2 tips.
the break
(http://i.imgur.com/vVWywxC.jpg)
the layout(yes I will cut off the thick handle)
(http://i.imgur.com/iiQUWYX.jpg)
I will probably rough it out tomorrow, any comments are welcome!
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: talkingcabbage on March 29, 2013, 04:33:00 PM
Is that a board or a stave? And is the whole limb width going to be 1", then taper from midlimb to 1/2" tips?
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: CalebNH00 on March 29, 2013, 05:35:00 PM
TC: It was a bow blank given to me by a friend like the one from 3Rs, and it will be one 1" till about 7" from the end. Then it will taper to a 1/2".
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: CalebNH00 on March 29, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
I've decided to back this one with some thin leather,just a little insurance.
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: 4est trekker on March 29, 2013, 10:27:00 PM
I wouldn't use leather...it's too heavy (slows the bow) and stretches too much (won't hold down splinters).  Silk from an old tie/dress or even brown paper will work much better.  You can get the paper in long rolls at any department store in the mailing supplies.
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: CalebNH00 on March 30, 2013, 10:28:00 AM
this leather is really light and strong, not sure if it's a piece of fake leather or not, it's just some sturdy material. I'll start cutting the bow down soon, I will post some pic as soon as it is done.
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: vanillabear? on March 30, 2013, 11:00:00 AM
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on March 30, 2013, 12:08:00 PM
48" is awful short. Hickory is tough stuff but that handle will need to bend for sure. What draw length are looking to get it to?
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: CalebNH00 on March 30, 2013, 12:49:00 PM
Well, decided not to back it. I've got it all cut down to size.
VB: here is a pic of the wood,I'm pretty that it's hickory.
(http://i.imgur.com/CRp3dqV.jpg)
RTH: Yes it is going to bend in the handle. I want to get a 28" draw out of if I can, if not then I'll try for a 24".
some pics of it so far
(http://i.imgur.com/ihKtPTj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/x1jmnUR.jpg)
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 30, 2013, 12:59:00 PM
I'm thinking you better try for 24" max, or less.
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: CalebNH00 on March 30, 2013, 01:24:00 PM
Okay
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: CalebNH00 on March 30, 2013, 03:45:00 PM
Going to start the tillering process now!
Title: Re: hickory D bow build along
Post by: CalebNH00 on March 30, 2013, 04:21:00 PM
Don't think that this is going to work. the bow is VERY stiff, and all my tools just slide on the top or washboard on it. This is ok, because I am making another one.
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