Author Topic: ERC time bomb (Read 4882 times)

TurtleCreek · « **Reply #15 on:** March 09, 2012, 07:53:38 am »

I have 2 ERC staves I have been whittlin' on in between batches of carp skins. One is all sapwood and the other will be all heart wood, I will back them both and make sure to wear eye protection and a hard hat when they get pulled/shot for the first few times. Thanks for sharing the info!!! Ryan

Pappy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2012, 08:32:57 am »

The only successful ERC un backed I have made was all sap wood,nice little bow and is still holding after years.I tried it a lot when i first started,years ago , rawhide backed and un backed,still risky,when they hold they are sweet but when the blow,WOW,I blame my short draw to this day on ERC.

I have been meaning on trying another then I hear stories like this and remember why I quite using it.

Pappy

blackhawk · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2012, 08:37:30 am »

The one I just finished up last month is 54" ntn, ishi type handle,n pulls upper 50s @25". Its a pyramid design,straight tapers from the fades,fades are 1.9" exactly and tapers to 3/8" nocks,and the tips are flipped....mine is in BOM right now as well if u wanna take a looksy.

Pappy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2012, 08:44:16 am »

That is a beauty for sure blackhawk.

Pappy

adb · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2012, 10:39:38 am »

swamp monkey · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2012, 01:54:29 pm »

Thanks for trying that but more importantly for posting the results. This allows others (like me) to learn.

Keep experimenting!

frankherk · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2012, 08:43:20 pm »

Sorry for your loss. But like others have asked, pictures please?

Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2012, 10:11:39 pm »

lol next time i get the camera out...tomorrow prolly, i will take a pic

Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2012, 10:13:32 pm »

and btw I am still mourning its loss..lol it was a beauty...BUT!, I have another in the works right now, good heavy course of sinew is drying now with a little forced reflex...... if this one blows... guess i will really appreciate the 70" long one I have already (in BOM)

coaster500 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2012, 10:33:41 pm »

"I have another in the works right now"

That's the cure

PaulN/KS · « **Reply #25 on:** March 11, 2012, 12:07:19 am »

Ahhh yes,un backed ERC... shoots great till it breaks. Seldom a matter of "if" but,usually, "when".
Savor those memories of the arrows it flung and,now, finish your next one...

Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive · « **Reply #26 on:** March 11, 2012, 05:56:12 pm »

here are your pics

Keenan · « **Reply #27 on:** March 11, 2012, 09:17:34 pm »

Now we can really appreciate your pain

Sorry for your loss Bro. I've had a couple yew explosions that were in many pieces like that.

Gus · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2012, 01:01:26 am »

Ouch!

It even blew a chunk off the tip...

I love ERC for carving and smell good stuff.
Have yet to give it a try in a bow.
But I will be entering those murky waters late this year or early next as I have some ERC seasoning now with plans to cut more this Spring.

-gus

okie64 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 12, 2012, 01:50:08 am »

That stinks. Never seen one break the tip off like that.

Primitive Archer