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Bows / Re: Calculate draw weight?
« Last post by golfhitgame on January 27, 2026, 10:20:32 pm »You can estimate it, but you can’t calculate it accurately without measuring the bow through the draw.
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Arrows / Re: Best Silk for Whipping?
« Last post by agaronline on January 27, 2026, 10:16:42 pm »Pure sewing silk tends to be too weak for whipwork because it’s designed for needlework, not load-bearing wraps. Look for silk that’s meant for upholstery, bookbinding, or leatherwork, as these are usually stronger and more tightly spun. Some traditional bowyers also use silk-covered linen or silk-covered polyester thread — the silk gives the look you want, and the core gives the strength.
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Bows / Re: Hickory/Sinew D 46# @ 25"
« Last post by Robert Pougnier on January 27, 2026, 09:15:47 pm »Thanks everyone I really appreciate the kind words!
I think if it was not for the horn overlays the build would be pretty true to period-materials though I don't know if people ever did use salmon skins for water protection. They would have had massive atlantic salmon though if they did!
It felt great to turn a mistake around and provided some great learning. I felt pretty dumb causing the problem in the first place, but that's alright.
I think if it was not for the horn overlays the build would be pretty true to period-materials though I don't know if people ever did use salmon skins for water protection. They would have had massive atlantic salmon though if they did!
It felt great to turn a mistake around and provided some great learning. I felt pretty dumb causing the problem in the first place, but that's alright.
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Bows / Re: Hickory/Sinew D 46# @ 25"
« Last post by superdav95 on January 27, 2026, 08:11:27 pm »Those salmon skins look very cool. Very authentic looking. Very well done.
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Bows / Re: Hickory/Sinew D 46# @ 25"
« Last post by Pappy on January 27, 2026, 07:14:58 pm »You are a bow building machine, another nice one and good save. Pappy
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by bjrogg on January 27, 2026, 06:40:41 pm »Glad to hear everyone is getting back to normal. Good on Matt for checking in on Bob. It’s been brutally cold and windy here lately.
Pappy I wonder if you could use one of those heater for water troughs for your fish tank.
Bjrogg
Pappy I wonder if you could use one of those heater for water troughs for your fish tank.
Bjrogg
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Bows / Re: Hickory/Sinew D 46# @ 25"
« Last post by bentstick54 on January 27, 2026, 06:09:20 pm »Another very nice bow Robert. I have to agree with Pat, tiller is spot on. And there’s never to many pictures.
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Bows / Re: Hickory/Sinew D 46# @ 25"
« Last post by Pat B on January 27, 2026, 05:27:43 pm »Very nice Robert. I always liked the Eastern Woodland style bows. As always, your tiller is spot on. 
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Bows / Re: Bow Of the Month entries January 2026
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Bows / Re: Hickory/Sinew D 46# @ 25"
« Last post by Robert Pougnier on January 27, 2026, 03:09:04 pm »Sorry for so many pics!
Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks for checking it out!