Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: knap_123 on July 07, 2009, 04:03:27 pm

Title: almost there
Post by: knap_123 on July 07, 2009, 04:03:27 pm

heres a bow i've started thats 54'' long  and 1 3/4''  wide  from the fades to mid limb.    one side is naturally reflexed  and i added a little to the other side.  shouald i add more? (http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l338/knap_123/shortbowpart1001.jpg)  and a few more pics for now.  i hope to have it shooting by this weekend, its at floor tiller now.(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l338/knap_123/shortbowpart1003.jpg)(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l338/knap_123/shortbowpart1004.jpg)

Title: Re: almost there
Post by: Hillbilly on July 07, 2009, 04:15:27 pm

Looking good so far. I wouldn't put any more reflex in it, it's already stressed enough just from being that short. It's got a good looking profile now, just take it slow and easy on the tillering.