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Offline DC

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Molle recurve?
« on: July 23, 2015, 01:12:05 pm »
Can you recurve the tips on a Molle? Just that just turn it into a static recurve?
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Offline bowmo

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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2015, 01:13:50 pm »
Yes, Vincent Minor use to make bamboo backed bows that employed that design.
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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2015, 01:25:15 pm »
Blackhawk has made at least a few. Go to the "Search" function and type in Molly Curve.
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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2015, 01:36:07 pm »
« Last Edit: July 23, 2015, 02:11:50 pm by bubby »
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Offline PatM

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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2015, 01:37:52 pm »
 A Mollie is just the first level of a static recurve.
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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2015, 02:40:13 pm »
It was Bushboys current post that got me thinking. I don't like the looks of a Molle for some reason but curving the tips looks great!
In general would the stiff portion of a Molle be longer than a static recurve?
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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2015, 02:42:14 pm »
Here is my attempt on a bow you are asking for ...
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,53169.0.html

good luck on yours!
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Offline huisme

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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2015, 02:49:01 pm »
I've only tried it once but I know it works. I made one with string bridges on a reflexed lever and it was okay, hardly noticeable but not bad. Watch your alignment extra carefully.
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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2015, 02:54:11 pm »
I guess a guy could put on temporary bridges until the alignment was right. That might be an idea for any recurve.
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Offline bubby

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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2015, 02:59:37 pm »
You can make them any size you want i personally like the curve on the blackrat bow with this style but they all work
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2015, 03:35:39 pm »
I've been thinking the same things Don, a classic molly doesn't really catch my eye, but as soon as those tips curve a bit they look better and better. I have 2 yew mollies roughed out.
the trade bow I got from bushboy is exactly that, and it shoots and draws quite nice.
I think I'll keep the recurves mild, I wrestle with aligning a lot of recurves, and I couldn't imagine how bad it would be on long narrow levers.

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« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2015, 08:45:24 pm »
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Offline bubby

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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2015, 09:15:41 pm »
It's almost like the good ol days when Blackhawk posted a bow a day😁 or a bow period, my fave was third down
Blackhawk was who i contacted when i built my first molly curve thanks chris, didn't mean to hijack but i think you got your answer😉
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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2015, 09:22:12 pm »
Yup, I got my answer! Very nice bows Bubby, Blackhawk and Simpson. Gives me ideas. Thanks Guys.
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Offline huisme

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Re: Molle recurve?
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2015, 09:23:04 pm »
That locust molle is still my favorite. Not just the wood mind you, the short, not-completely-clean profile is just as interesting as the golden brown  ;D
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