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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Prarie Bowyer on April 25, 2015, 01:09:57 am

Title: all bamboo bow project. Western style
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on April 25, 2015, 01:09:57 am

I want to try and make another western bow with bamboo belly, and back.  I think my usual riser pattern may be too extreme in curve.   I notice the riser blanks at 3 rivers are 17".   Is that normal?  Mine start as 10 but shrink as I build the bow.

Also. I'm wondering if bamboo will steam bend backwards to get the curve up the riser?

Title: Re: all bamboo bow project. Western style
Post by: Pat B on April 25, 2015, 09:21:34 am

Do you have a pic of what you are talking about?

Title: Re: all bamboo bow project. Western style
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on April 26, 2015, 12:11:14 am

Imagine a Fred bear Montana but bamboo lamination bad bamboo where there is fiberglass

Title: Re: all bamboo bow project. Western style
Post by: PatM on April 26, 2015, 12:24:41 am

Saluki used to make this style. You can make the curve up to the riser with a dry heat using a heat gun.

Title: Re: all bamboo bow project. Western style
Post by: Blaflair2 on April 26, 2015, 09:19:02 am

James parker makes bamboo back and belly bows. Also poorfolkbows has a build along if I remember correctly