Force draw program

[BenBow]

I posted some images of force draw curves for bows I've built or worked on and people have been asking for a copy so you can download version .1 here

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cdsnyder/drawcurve/index.html#Download

[JamesV]

Ben............

I was charting the force draw curve on a BBI longbow 75# @ 28 and the bow exploded at full draw. I was told that I should have never drawn a wood bow mechanically and held it at full draw. I disagree, better that it broke before someone was shooting it and was seriously hurt.

What would be your thinking on this subject???

James

[BenBow]

James I don't work with all wood bows yet so I can't give you an answer but I'd guess it had other issues otherwise you couldn't hold at full draw without fear of the bow breaking.

[halfseminole]

That bow was gonna give, but from my understanding unless it's glass or sinew/wood/horn don't hold it for more than a few seconds.  Others who know more than me will probably correct me.