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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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European ash selfbow 40#@28"
« on: May 12, 2019, 06:52:16 am »
So here is my newest bow. Made from ash (Fraxinus excelsior) cut by me nearly 2 years ago. There is some heartwood left on handle. Bow is about 72" long and draws about 40# at 28". Great pleasure to work with this piece of wood. I applied leather grip and arrow-pass plate made from cow horn and yew heartwood.
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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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Re: European ash selfbow 40#@28"
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2019, 06:53:06 am »
More pics.
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: European ash selfbow 40#@28"
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2019, 07:09:43 am »
I love the limbs  :) .
But, if I'm allowed to critique a little.... I can't imagine the square corners on the grip being comfortable in the hand :'(
Del
Apologies if my comment isn't welcomed  :-[
« Last Edit: May 12, 2019, 07:24:29 am by Del the cat »
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: European ash selfbow 40#@28"
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2019, 07:54:24 am »
Nice work. I agree with Del that the handle looks blocky. Having said that, refinement is an ongoing thing for me, and the handle area has always been challenging. Tiller looks pretty good!
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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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Re: European ash selfbow 40#@28"
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2019, 08:01:48 am »
Thanks for comments guys! I appreciate your straight opinions.
To be honest I am still learning and I like to have fun with various designs. In that case handle may be a bit blocky but I don't mind it and find it decently comfortable.
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Offline Ryan Jacob

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Re: European ash selfbow 40#@28"
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2019, 09:41:37 am »
Love the character on it, not too much but still noticeable. I think you could make the tips shallower and it’d really make it more aesthetically pleasing.
« Last Edit: May 12, 2019, 09:45:06 am by Ryan Jacob »
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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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Re: European ash selfbow 40#@28"
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2019, 12:23:46 pm »
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Ryan. I will consider it making next bow.
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