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Offline GlisGlis

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Re: Mini mini mini locust
« Reply #15 on: October 30, 2013, 01:59:59 pm »
Here is the point I have come so far.
It's about 24-25#@9''  22'' notch to notch
I guessed my tillering was better until I looked at the pictures  :( but, as i mentioned, it's pretty difficult to nail it with that limb twist.
How much draw lenght can I expect 10'' - 11''? I feel a little insicure to pull it more.
This wood is less than 1 ring thick for the most part.

Offline Joec123able

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Re: Mini mini mini locust
« Reply #16 on: October 30, 2013, 02:16:23 pm »
Both are alittle stiff mid limb
I like osage

Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: Mini mini mini locust
« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2013, 05:30:42 pm »
You should brace that bow before going much further.  The long string will hide the problem areas.  The outer third on both limbs do look a little stiff but you should get a sting on it and brace it up.  You could start with a brace hight of about three inches.  Then you will be able to see if the limbs are in balance

Matt.
P.s. Keep the progress pics coming :)

Offline loefflerchuck

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Re: Mini mini mini locust
« Reply #18 on: October 30, 2013, 10:17:59 pm »
Fun! Black locust is not a great compression wood so don't go too far with the draw. Great self bow wood. No need to back with sinew as it will fail on the belly first.
Good luck

Offline GlisGlis

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Re: Mini mini mini locust
« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2013, 01:16:58 pm »
Too late, sigh, too late....  :'(
While triyng to better tiller midlimbs (thnx Joec123able) on a brace (thnx IdahoMatt) I heard a whispered criiiiik and a small small crack appeared on the back of the most bending area.
I'll not try to repair. Bow didnt broke but i'm pretty sure it's compromised.
I'll make a couple 8'' arrows and enjoy as it is waiting for the big crack
Today I promptly cutted some more black locust. I definitly love this wood. will make some big brothers when dry.
Will make another post to ask more detail and suggestion on this wood. well I think I got the virus