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Offline Aksel

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Elm bow
« on: March 22, 2024, 02:55:29 pm »
Here´s an Elm bow I just finished.

From an oval shaped (for low crown) 4" diameter sapling. Ulmus Glabra / Wych elm.

68" long
50# @ 28" draw
2" wide at fades. Lever 0,6" (1,5cm) at thickest
510g / 18 oz

Finish is black shoe polish for dye, tung oil and red shellack to give some warmth to the white wood. Then 4 coats of marine spar varnish to keep the moisture out.

Loosely based on the stone age Mollegabet & inspired by Tim Bakers Eiffel-tipped Mantra bow.

It dried into apr. 2" reflex but most of it was lost. It still has 1/3" of reflex after 50+ arrows. Lower limb has a slight bend mid limb. I tried to straighten it but that was eventually pulled out at full draw, but at least it kept it´s straighter shape during most of the tillering so it was helpful.

Very nice and smooth to shoot without much hand shock. Will upload FD later.

Thanks for looking.
« Last Edit: March 23, 2024, 05:15:15 pm by Aksel »
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Offline wooddamon1

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2024, 03:46:32 pm »
Beautiful!
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Offline Will B

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2024, 04:20:31 pm »
That’s a real beauty there!  Nice stain job. I’d like to try elm one of these days. Great job on that one.
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Offline superdav95

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2024, 06:25:45 pm »
Sweet looking bow.  Can’t wait to see fd pic. 
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2024, 10:20:41 pm »
Very nice bow, Aksel.  :OK
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Offline Aksel

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2024, 06:31:29 am »
Thanks! Here are some additional photos.

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Offline Aksel

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2024, 06:32:20 am »
fd
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Offline Muskyman

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2024, 10:28:38 am »
Nice bow. Like the jute handle and nocks. I like the bows design too.
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Offline superdav95

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2024, 10:45:57 am »
I like it Aksel!   Love the knocks. 
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Offline CRCopland

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2024, 03:23:26 pm »
Very nicely done. That is my cup of tea!
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2024, 04:20:36 pm »
sweet, I like the skinny tips
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Offline willie

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2024, 11:48:48 pm »
FD couldnt be better!
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Offline Kidder

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2024, 11:59:12 pm »
Nice work! I’m a fan of that back profile.
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Offline Aksel

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2024, 05:57:07 pm »
Thanks for the comments guys!
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Elm bow
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2024, 05:57:58 pm »
Very nice Aksel. Very interesting nocks.

Really nice full draw

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