Short and Simple HHB bow

[Philipp A]

hi again, once I zoomed in on your pic of the AHB bow, it looked as if that shows a failure as well. Was that the main area of failure or was it at a different spot?

Cheers

Phil

[upstatenybowyer]

That was indeed the main area of the failure. I think you're absolutely right about the design contributing to the break. Your bow, which definitely has some major ridges, is a way less stressed design- pretty long if I remember correctly, and bending through the handle.

I think the high stressed design of mine, plus the irregular distribution of tension are both responsible for the ruinous outcome. The reason I ultimately blame the ridges is that at 65" long bow with 1 1/2" of fade and only about 3-4" of non-working recurved tips should have plenty of working limb for a 27" draw. If it were a flat-backed piece of say hard maple, I think it definitely would have survived. Oh well, live and learn.

[MulchMaker]

This one broke too?

[upstatenybowyer]

No sir. Both these threads ended up discussing the AH. I'm not sure how.

[Philipp A]

to Mulchmaker: sorry that was all my fault that the discussion diverged to the AHB bow that failed. I compared this beautiful short bow with the AHB bow that failed as an illustration that the quality of the stave appears to have made all the difference.

to upstatenybowyer: This little bow is really a thing of beauty! I love the simplicity of the design and find it amazing that you get this high draw weight from it. I think it is one of your best!
It would be awesome if you would be able to chrony the bow. I bet it is blazing fast!

You all have a great weekend of what remains,

Phil

[MulchMaker]

Wow!! Don't do that to me!! I have certain kind of respect for that bow. Lol

[upstatenybowyer]

Thanks guys. Great discussion ya'll have a beautiful Sunday afternoon!

[Buffalogobbler]

Nice looking bow upstate!
I really like the sea grass wrap, it gives the bow character.

Kevin

[upstatenybowyer]

Thanks Kevin. I get the seagrass from a local craft and hobby store that carries all kinds of cool materials. It's really inexpensive so I'd be happy to send some your way if you'd like. PM me with your info if you want.