I'm toying with the idea of building a reverse handle Hill style longbow - like a Northern Mist Whisper that Steve Turray builds.
Something that looks like this....
(http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/jsweka/Whisper.jpg)
I'm thinking that I can just use my same straight longbow form, modify the riser portion of the form a bit with some shims, and go with the same stack thickness that I normally would use on a regular handle longbow. Has anyone built both types and have any advice on the differences in designs?
I have built both. You can definitely shim it to make it work. As far as stack goes...I found that a stack would give me the same pound draw as my standard handle bow if I cut the reverse handle 2" shorter. So my 69" and 67" would come out roughly the same for draw.
Hope this helps. I've only built 2 reverse handles.
Eric
Thanks Eric. So if I keep riser length the same (16"), I'd need to cut my stack a little bit. I'm trying to think of why that would be...What is it about the reverse handle that would increase draw weight?
Decreases draw weight. Sorry if I didn't explain that. I have to cut the reverse handle 2" shorter yo get the same draw weight
Oh...bow length. I was thinking you meant riser length. Duh. Thanks for the clarification.
You can also calculate with 2" less drawlength; or better usuall draw-riser depth...
So the Bow can be shorter but will lose draw, maybe that even compensates a bit!
But...if you increase brace height by the difference in riser (8") you'll get that draw weight back. So it depends on your plan.
I think what I'll do is use the stack that I would for a 60 - 65# bow with my typical design and that should put me 55 - 60#.
This will be a project for after bow season. It will be my Christmas present to myself ;)
Be sure to post this build. I want to see how it goes for you.
Eric
I have made them and like them. They will point better.