Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: 1ahBprimitive on August 22, 2010, 05:28:53 pm
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i have 1/4'' X 2''X 50 somethin inch long slats of ipe and have access to some good 1/4sawn white ash :) what i'm wanting to make is a52'' laminate bow in the 50's to 60# with 25-27''draw perferably with a strong reflex . ??? this is my seventh bow building project and i was wanting advice before starting. also thinking of maybe a sinew lining?? but i'll probably save that for my locust stave. :-\
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Ash may be strong enough for a backing for ipe but hickory or boo would be a better choice as a backing material. I have never used ash as a backing so I'm just guessing here.
Save the sinew for the locust. ;D
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ive done a couple ash backed ipes it will be fine as long as the ash is good wood. meaning no decay. i dont see any problems with what you intend to do keep it wide .post pics
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the ash is good stuff been stored up in the attic also finished a self bow out of same wood going to post pics soon ;)that is if it dont break ;D does tillering have an effect on how much set the bow will take ???
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Yes tillering does effect set...actually , how YOU tiller has more effect on set than tiller alone. ;)