Congrats on completing the Hjarno leverbow. I would really appreciate it if you would share the dimensions. Did you make it from a wych elm stave or a sapling? How did this leverbow compare with the pyramid also shown in this post? Again, a real nice pair of bows.
That is my biggest problem....I cant really get the 15 hours+ lever design to outperform my 5 hour pyramid. This "Hjarnø" bow shoots sweetly tho...very low stack and no hand shock. It was made from a stave to get it as wide as the original (5-6 cm at the widest). Total length is 66" and lever to working limb ratio is about 1/3 as on the original. I want it so badly to outperform simpler designs and I'll keep at it (If Blackhawk can, then I can learn;-).
One thing is for sure...while leverbows look simple, they a leap in complexity to excecute compared to "simple" flatbows. My impression is that the levers and tiller have to be JUST right for it to gain just a little advantage over pyramids.....but they are fun to make, and pleasing to the eye;-)
Sorry I dont have more detailed dimensions atm.
Cheers
