Thanks for the warm welcome back, guys!
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/grin.gifJW - Turkey camp? I did miss that! That would be a real hoot. Where did you send it?
So, Last weekend the annual Traditional Bow Hunters Expo was held at Kalamazoo, MI. For several years, I've done sinew backing demonstrations, most of the weekend. The good thing is it forces me to do it. This is what I'm now in the middle of. All have two layers on all. Will finish up with 3 layers at home.
The bow in the back, is one that I'm really excited about. It is 56" long. The billets were from wood I happened upon about 20 years ago. It was cut in 1950. Finally, thought of something to try with them. I hope to pull this one off.
The middle bow is also 56" long. More like Jay Massey's favorite style, it is a design that I really like. I'm shooting for a 28" draw (stiff handle) though I shoot 26" The bow above also am shooting for 28" draw. We'll see how it goes.
The front bow, is a 48" OAL design that I copied from a bow that Seabass inherited. It was a flight bow from a lady who used to compete, professionally. It was a real cool piece that I had to try to build. This will bend slightly in the handle, near the end of the draw. Probably shoot for 24". Don't want to overdo this one.
