Sneak peak.

[Selfbowman]

New bow design somewhat.67” ntn,9” handle, 1-1/8 at fades, 9/32 at tip, pyramid. Trapped on the back3/8 total. Pretty much the whole limb.3/16” on each side. About ready to start tillering.

[Selfbowman]

Pic

[Selfbowman]

Maybe less glare.

[Selfbowman]

2-1:2” reflex

[Selfbowman]

24.2 ounces right now. Probably 3ounces coming out in handle section. Going to be interesting for me to see what the end weight in mass and draw weight will be.

[Selfbowman]

I was curious so I braced it.

[Bob Barnes]

thanks for posting Arvin.  I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out my friend.   

[bentstick54]

Looking good so far. Will be watching.

[Will B]

Looks really nice!  Should be a smooth draw. Good luck and thanks for sharing the details and photos.

[PaSteve]

Looking great Arvin. Seems narrower than you usually build them. Can I ask why? Just curious as I'm always looking to learn.

[bassman211]

Bill and Steve.... Arvin is the wood guru. Now to see how far it will shoot. Elegant Arvin with no frills, and a linen string most likely.

[Selfbowman]

Steve just a test. I am going to find out how narrow I can go with little or no set. Taking mass off the back making the tension weaker and the belly stronger in compression. May decrease total mass also. May blow up. We will see.

[Bob Barnes]

so you are building one of your normal bows but trapping the back to remove mass?   

[Selfbowman]

so you are building one of your normal bows but trapping the back to remove mass?   

Hopefully

[superdav95]

I’m watching this build.  Looks great so far.  Keep pics comin!