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Title: Thinking about a hill-style bow for my next one.
Post by: LittleBen on July 15, 2013, 11:29:00 AM

I'm considering a hill style build. probably all wood, but laminated as I've been doing lately. Probably 3 or 4 lams. Hickory, bamboo or white oak backing ... leaning towards the oak because I already have it in 72" lengths and 1/8" thickness.

Leaning towards ipe belly because I have it although thinking osage might be easier to bend up the fades.

Maple or bamboo core(s).

Here's my question: I'm drawing 25", and I'm tempted to go pretty short on this one, say 60". Kinda in between a kids size and an adult size hill. I intend to glue in at least an inch of reflex, I'd like it to rest slightly reflexed or straight but no string follow. I'd like to hit 45-50#@25".

Is this going to be too short/narrow for ipe or osage?

Title: Re: Thinking about a hill-style bow for my next one.
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 15, 2013, 11:40:00 AM

Study up on Dave Millers work. He is thee best all natural Hill builder I have seen.

Title: Re: Thinking about a hill-style bow for my next one.
Post by: LittleBen on July 15, 2013, 11:52:00 AM

Will do, thanks PD.

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