Simple D Red Oak Bow

[Otoe Bow]

GPW:  What does "bias ring" mean? 

Thanks

Otoe

[snedeker]

Bias ring orientation is pretty much the same in action as quartersawn, except instead of the rings coming in from the exposed edges in the face cut at a 90 degree angle, ie on the perpendicular, the rings are on an angle - the face still looks the same but the diff is visible on the ends of the piece.

Dave

[Otoe Bow]

Got it guys.... I think.  If I understand correctly, from the ends of the board, I want the growth rings to be either at a right angle to the faces of the board (quarter sawn) or at a slight angle to same, (bias ring).  What I want to avoid is rings that create an arch or dome shaped pattern when viewed from the ends.  Additionally the grain should be straight on the side edges as much as possible.  Forgive me but sometimes I have to say things in my own words for it to make sense.

Thanks for the continuing education.

Otoe

[DanaM]

You got the idear Otoe, I would still back it with linen or silk fabric.

[Kegan]

Gotta love a simple D. Half as much work and all the performance of a well crafted American flatbow .

[koan]

Impressive bow there SW, have to disagree with half the work tho Kegan.... ....Brian

[AndrewS]

A fine bow you have made! I like it those bows out of boards