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Bows / Re: Loo – Maple – Black Cherry – Osage, 39# @ 28”
« Last post by superdav95 on February 26, 2026, 06:33:18 pm »
Quote from: Tuomo on February 26, 2026, 04:26:51 pm
Quote from: superdav95 on February 26, 2026, 04:11:55 pm
Where did you source this loo bamboo?

From Germany. https://www.springforelle.de/en/bamboo

Thanks.  🙏

Is the internode the solid section between the nodes?  Also is the back of your bow one solid piece of boo strip with only the one node at the handle of if I understand???  On their site it seems to be priced is eur dollars.  One internode section with a length between 25-33” is 115,00 eur. So is it actually 115 euros?  So I understand correctly it’s a solid piece with one node with a node less run at either end?  Basically what you used for your bow here?   

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Bows / Re: Hold my hand when I sinew my first bow
« Last post by superdav95 on February 26, 2026, 06:23:24 pm »
I personally think you are fine now but that’s just me.  It’s a good rule of thumb though like you say to measure weight loss and then a few more days.  I keep my place here in Alberta around the 45-50% humidity.  The air outside is far more dry though.  I have a humidifier attached to the furnace which monitors this. So your level of humidity may change this a bit.  I started bending mine about week two.  I did mine right around when you did yours too.  I measured weight like you are doing and then watch it stabilize and even go back up which is a good sign you are there.  6” reflex is good.   It will mostly creep back to that after you tiller out the bow to what you want.  I’ve even seen this reflex increase a bit as it gets tillered.  This is because there is less resistance pulling back against the sinew and thus more reflex.  I did some pre bending on mine before laying on my snake skins.  I’ll start bending it again in a couple more days.  I just glued on my handle today so will give it a couple.   I posted a little about ratios on my little bow too but just to mention it here too I measure and premeasured my sinew and glue.  I mixed up a tiny bit more then I need in glue but not a lot.  I used most of it.  My weight of the bow prior to sinew was about 65grams less then after the sinew dried.  Some of this weight is glue.  So in essence 50grams sinew and about 15grams or so in glue.  After sinew dried my weight was 412grams.  Prior to sinew it was just over 347grams.  So about a 1/3 was glue give or take.  I then added my snake skins which added about 8-9grams bringing it to about 420.86grams.  It’s always good idea to monitor weight loss when it comes sinew.  Lots of factors that can change things so results and dry times can vary.   
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Bows / Re: Hold my hand when I sinew my first bow
« Last post by jameswoodmot on February 26, 2026, 05:22:48 pm »
I’ve just filled in a few bits on the edge. Not sure it’s necessary at all but i don’t think it’s really going to increase the drying time and it was annoying me. Several bits along the “back” side, the other side to which I was standing.

Got about 6” of reflex now.

I gave it a quick burnish at about day 3 (I was away day 4 to 8) but having watched your video Dave I wasn’t aggressive enough. I was worried about getting it too wet and rucking up the top strands of sinew. It’s better but nothing like yours. I’ll leave it as is and remember for next time.

It looks like I think it should and I’m feeling confident about bending it.

I’m thinking wait for it to stop loosing weight then give it a few more days?
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Bows / Re: Loo – Maple – Black Cherry – Osage, 39# @ 28”
« Last post by jameswoodmot on February 26, 2026, 05:16:57 pm »
That full draw photo is delightful
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Bows / Re: Loo – Maple – Black Cherry – Osage, 39# @ 28”
« Last post by Tuomo on February 26, 2026, 04:26:51 pm »
Quote from: superdav95 on February 26, 2026, 04:11:55 pm
Where did you source this loo bamboo?

From Germany. https://www.springforelle.de/en/bamboo
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Bows / Re: Loo – Maple – Black Cherry – Osage, 39# @ 28”
« Last post by superdav95 on February 26, 2026, 04:11:55 pm »
The bend on that bow is perfect!  Beautiful bow and very cool bamboo properties.  Where did you source this loo bamboo?
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Bows / Re: Ash board bow... pic heavy!
« Last post by superdav95 on February 26, 2026, 03:28:35 pm »
Being a details guy myself with a hint of OCD mixed in I certainly appreciate the details on this bow.  There is a lot to look at!  Beautiful bow. Love everything about it.  This right here is what careful attention to detail looks like.  Well done!   What is the material used to edge you handle wrap?   
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Bows / Re: 150# recurve
« Last post by bentstick54 on February 26, 2026, 12:54:18 pm »
Love everything about it but the draw weight. It’s about 90# too much bow for this old man. I have always admired your bows design, and your ability to get the most out of a piece of wood is outstanding.
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Bows / Re: Ash board bow... pic heavy!
« Last post by bentstick54 on February 26, 2026, 12:48:06 pm »
That turned out really great. Love the finish on it, and full draw looks great. Doesn’t look like you forgot much over the ten years of not building any. Hope to see more of your work in the future.
You should add it to the bow of the month thread.
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Bows / Re: Ash board bow... pic heavy!
« Last post by JW_Halverson on February 26, 2026, 12:30:13 pm »
Right there is a sweet example of why people should drop their preconceived notions regarding board bows!

That dog was born to hunt.
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