Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Aries on November 10, 2007, 12:59:19 am
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I have been checkin out all of the shorty bows that have been poppin up lately and decided to try one out. So as I left my 67" is best, no matter what mentality, I realise that there is a whole nother realm of shorty bows that i have only dipped my foot in. I went down to my shot and split up (the floater) and got a nice 2/1/2" wide osage stave (close to flat) that is 57" long. I have it on my growth ring, and am leavin the layout up to your opinions of the best shorty bow design. Ty
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Sinew backed flat D bow with slight deflex in the handle and flipped tips. Though, being Osage, it probably won't need any sinew. A favorite design for shorties from what I've seen- but that's just my opinion :).
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I'd agree with Kegan for the most part, although I'd try to keep the cross-section of the limbs as rectangular as possible to spread the strain out across the back and belly. I usually decrown my short bows, and back with sinew just as an insurance policy. I'm working on a similar bow from locust as we speak.
-Eric
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I'd agree with Kegan for the most part, although I'd try to keep the cross-section of the limbs as rectangular as possible to spread the strain out across the back and belly. I usually decrown my short bows, and back with sinew just as an insurance policy. I'm working on a similar bow from locust as we speak.
-Eric
Whoops, I forgot to say a flat D bow ;D. Kinda important on stressed short bows :o!
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Sounds good, i dont have access to any sinew or i would use it. How wide would you suggest i make it? and by fliping the tips, do you mean recurving, or reflexing? I have tried reflexing in the the past with out much sucess, what are your methods? I use a heat gun for my recurves. Ty
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What draw length and what weight? If you only draw 24", a 57" osage bow isn't all that short and you could make 80# with no sinew. (assuming you have good osage) If you want to draw 30" it changes a little. ;) Justin
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I draw 27" i would prefer the bow to be 50-60 lbs thanks :) Ty
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Make it bend slightly through the handle and flip the tips up a bit and it will be plenty long - no sinew is necessary especially with a good piece of osage.
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Ok, sounds good. what about the width though? i have a steady 2/1/2the whole length of the board. and Im still curious about exactly what you are sayin by "flip the tips"(reflex, recurve, working recurve) thanks for your patients, i just got to catch on to some new lengo so i sont have to wonder later ;D Ty
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Im still curious about exactly what you are sayin by "flip the tips"
See the Hazel-nut build-a-long at the top of the page. I show how to flip the tips on that bow.
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I would think if you follow Gordon's advice you would be fine with 1 1/4"- 1 1/2" wide. Justin
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Well Im like Tyrell Ive never heard of FLIPPING the tips either , why do you change the words. And ive been doin this for awhile, Oh yeah I forgot this isnt 1707, I guess we can start a new word. Flip the tip HUH , That sounds like something I would say when ,,,,,, Oh well forget it. Trapper
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Well I got a little ahead of myself on keeping up with posts, so right now the bow is 1/3/4" at the fades, tapering to 1/1/2" at mid limb , and on down to the 1/2" tips. And i firured that while i am doing something different, i will through a couple new things in with it. I am going to attempt to give this bow a rigid, pistol grip style handle with an I beam arrow rest. These probaby dont make the best mix, but since i am trying somethin new, why not go all out :) Let me now about any major issues i am developing for myself (what kind of crap i am stepping in ;D) Thanks Ty
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I forgot to mention that i haven`t cut out the design yet, i only have it layed out. So i have still have room to change, if need be ;). Ty
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Hi, As others have already mentioned a stiff handle is probably a bad idea. It makes less of the bow take more of the stress. Not a good thing, espcially as you are laying out fairly narrow limbs. Just my opinion. Ron
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It may be possible Tyrell, but layout and tiller will have to be perfect for a bow that length.
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If your skills are up to it I would go with the stiff handle and recurve the tips slightly for a better string angle.
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Well i tryed to make it as wide as possible to compinsate for the lost working area. Turn back now, or take a stab at it ;)? Ty
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Gordon, I just used your jig to reflex one of my old bows and i feel confident that i can pull this one off. I am gonna go for it. I will post pics when it is finished. Thanks for yalls help (oops let a little of my oklahoma show :)) Ty