« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Bow Layout Help  (Read 1891 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline bowhntineverythingnh03743

  • Member
  • Posts: 170
Bow Layout Help
« on: March 13, 2013, 08:12:03 am »
Ok I am back again for another round at a selfbow. I have two nice staves that I was thinking for this next go around. One is a hickory stave with a slight bend to it but can be heated straight. Another is a straight elm stave. I would like to make a recruve with one and a flat bow with the other. Since I have been unsuccessful at a selfbow I don't know if I should just jump right in on a recruve. I am looking for some advice on a layout with either design. I would like to make one that is between 62-64 t-t-t and around 50#.

Any advice would be helpful. Thanks guys.

Justin
Logged

Offline burchett.donald

  • Member
  • Posts: 2,437
Re: Bow Layout Help
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2013, 09:37:01 am »
Justin, I would go with the flatbow choice from hickory. That is a tough wood and will take allot of abuse while you are trying to learn to tiller.
Logged
Genesis 27:3 Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;

Offline George Tsoukalas

  • Member
  • Posts: 9,425
    • Traditional and Primitive Archers
Re: Bow Layout Help
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2013, 10:26:34 am »
I've used lots of wood and have never used a wood tougher than hickory. I agree, Don. Jawge
http://georgeandjoni.home.comcast.net
Logged
Set Happens!
If you ain't breakin' you ain't makin!

Offline johnfolchetti

  • Member
  • Posts: 184
Re: Bow Layout Help
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2013, 10:27:39 am »
Justin,
Hickory flatbow below....50@ 25", reflexed 2" w/ dry heat, tillered out dead flat.....kept it in the hot box overnight every night between tillering sessions till finished it out. Been a couple years, but I think it's 66" TTT, maybe 1 1/2 wide, maybe 1 3/4....will check my notes tonight & let you know.
John
Logged

Offline bowhntineverythingnh03743

  • Member
  • Posts: 170
Re: Bow Layout Help
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2013, 09:56:30 pm »
Thanks guys... Hickory flatbow it is then
Logged

Offline Roy

  • Member
  • Posts: 1,079
Re: Bow Layout Help
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2013, 10:12:49 pm »
Cool Justin, it will match the top of your head:)...
Logged
Pages: [1]
« previous next »