Help w/ a short takedown recurve

Started by NYArrow, September 01, 2015, 06:37:00 AM

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NYArrow

Hello Folks,

Been a while since I've posted much on the board (but I'm still lurking behind the scenes occasionally) I've searched pretty diligently for a decent plan / build along on a short, recurve take down and haven't had much luck. I still have a handful of material from Kennym and Troy I would like to put to use. Any thoughts? I appreciate the help.(I did find binghams plan on their site but was curious if there was something on the bench I was overlooking)
Choose this day whom you will serve...as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 24:15

NYArrow

Choose this day whom you will serve...as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 24:15

razorback

How short are you looking to go and are you thinking 2 piece or three piece.
Keep the wind in your face and the sun at your back.

jess stuart

Yes how short are you wanting to go. I build three piece takedowns from 48" to 62".  Don't have plans but, could maybe trace one.

NYArrow

Chackworth was gracious enough to send me a template. Should arrive soon. As for length I don't really know what I want. I simply want a how I can hunt out of a blind of tree stand with.....that's not awkward and difficult as my 62" longbow. I'm a 28" draw and usually pull 75#. In this case I assume I Would have to decrease weight due to short design? I certainly don't want to put a bunch of time and effort into a short bow that's is unforgiving. What's the best balance between short and shootable?
Choose this day whom you will serve...as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 24:15

NYArrow

Choose this day whom you will serve...as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 24:15

HMlongbow

why not try a static curve design as you can still have the ease of long but strung about 4 inches shorter than the actual length.  My 62" bow strung is 59" NTN

Jamman

Hey N.Y.A I am looking for some plans too if you get lucky could you pass me a copy too :*)

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