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Title: The elm replica (-;
Post by: simk on March 11, 2019, 03:57:29 am

Hi Folks

After my first Moelle - which was of elm - sadly exploded, I needed a replica. Avoiding any risks of failure I decided to go for a yew sinew combo. I'm happy with it. It's 60 ntn and pulls 42# @ 28".

Big props goes out to my man Wolfgang who provided professional assistance for my first sinewing job. If you have the time you should check his bows - He's not only a fantastic bowyer but a really nice and helpful person (http://bogenbau-wogai.com/).

Thanks for watching.

Cheers

Simon

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Post by: dreamcraft_archery on March 11, 2019, 04:09:57 am

Nicely done, congrats!

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Post by: bjrogg on March 11, 2019, 04:15:53 am

Nice bow simk. It really doesn't look that stressed on the tree. I would think it should last a long time.
Bjrogg

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Post by: DC on March 11, 2019, 08:31:30 am

I like that one Simon, I may have to copy that :D :D

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Post by: Del the cat on March 11, 2019, 08:50:10 am

Looks great. The Yew should take that :)
Del

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Post by: DC on March 11, 2019, 09:07:28 am

That's Yew heartwood only isn't it?

Title: Re: The elm replica (-;
Post by: simk on March 11, 2019, 09:30:31 am

Thanks for the flowers everybody! Yes Don, its heartwood only - heavy lumber machinery damaged the sapwood on this stave so I planed it down, completly flat. And yes, it would be an honor you copying this one, looking forward. Myself I will also do more of these. Cheers

Title: Re: The elm replica (-;
Post by: M2A on March 11, 2019, 04:17:48 pm

Spent the weekend reading up everything I could on that style. Looks like it'll throw an arrow with authority. Well done.
Mike   

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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 11, 2019, 04:29:47 pm

That is a very cool lookin' bow!  Sweet profiles.

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Post by: Sidewinder on March 11, 2019, 06:22:59 pm

Very nicely done. I'd say you nailed it.

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Post by: Russ on March 11, 2019, 08:36:59 pm

I love the tip overlays!

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Post by: Pappy on March 12, 2019, 05:03:12 am

Very well done, nice job. :)
 Pappy

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Post by: leonwood on March 12, 2019, 06:30:13 am

I like that, looks smooth and fast! Personally I love a little reflex bend in molly tips, nothing to do with a replica but looks really cool ;D

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Post by: backtowood B2W on March 15, 2019, 03:43:20 am

wow I'm impressed by this bend...
vey nice profiles,
I'm sure this one will not blow up
greets to Swiss
B2W
is there a reason for the long string grooves?

Title: Re: The elm replica (-;
Post by: simk on March 15, 2019, 01:19:20 pm

Thank you Mr. Masterbowyers!

Quote from: backtowood B2W on March 15, 2019, 03:43:20 am

is there a reason for the long string grooves?

It's not string grooves. There is just a contradiction in reflexed molly tips. If you don't mak'm a bit bulky they are soon unstable. therefore you best do a trapezial shape. then you reduce mass and tiller it by hollow limbing...that's what Wolfgang said and I tried.
Cheers

Title: Re: The elm replica (-;
Post by: ohma2 on March 16, 2019, 08:38:24 am

Beautifull bow,i would like to shoot that a few times myself. :OK

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Post by: maitus on March 16, 2019, 02:24:10 pm

Looks very fast. I think the limbs could be even more thin from ends. Nice job :).

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Post by: bushboy on March 16, 2019, 08:19:54 pm

That really is a beautiful bow!I'm not sure I would try that in a self bow without sinew?great work!

Title: Re: The elm replica (-;
Post by: simk on March 23, 2019, 02:11:24 pm

hey mr bushboy, your little molle was pretty impressive and inspiring for me - no heat treating, no sinew!!!

As the tiller had changed to negative I on monday added another 6,5 gramms of sinew on the lower limb. tiller is good and stable now. also did a new grip and better pics for you - cheers

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Post by: simk on March 23, 2019, 02:18:25 pm

Very happy with that one!

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Post by: StickMark on March 23, 2019, 06:19:57 pm

I like the amount of photos.  Feels like I am holding it, learning from it.