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Offline TheDukesArchers

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Making rawhide backed hickory shortbows?
« on: April 15, 2014, 07:49:28 pm »
I fancy making a few rawhide backed hickory d bows at about 50 inches nock to nock. What dimensions and draw length should I shoot for?
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Offline bubby

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Re: Making rawhide backed hickory shortbows?
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2014, 08:13:48 pm »
bendy handle with great to perfect tiller 24-25" draw, i'd deflex a little and flip the tips, realistically 22-23" jmo, hopefully halfeye will post on this one
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Offline okie64

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Re: Making rawhide backed hickory shortbows?
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2014, 11:00:03 pm »
Agree with bubby and I'll add you dont need to waste your rawhide on hickory, it will fold under compression long before it will break in tension.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Making rawhide backed hickory shortbows?
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2014, 02:50:12 pm »
While hickory doesn't need help as Jamey mentioned, Id suggest you add it if that's what it takes for you to feel and shoot confidently. It certainly wont hurt the bow if it helps your mind.
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Offline TheDukesArchers

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Re: Making rawhide backed hickory shortbows?
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2014, 05:29:28 pm »
Haha no I just want the rawhide as I like working with primitive materials. I'd sinew it if I had the expertise lol.
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