The amazing adventures of bootboy : The 7 Foot Longbow Build-a-long

[bootboy]

Also I forgot to mention that I left the handle section full width as you said Pat B. It was a lot of help thanks mate.

[bootboy]

oops

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[bootboy]

Now I will remove the handle section and begin the tillering.
Hoping to get 80lbs @ 3 feet

[bootboy]

Ladies and gentlemen.  I'm a saddened to tell you this, but at exactly 2:05pm tuesday the 19th of febuary. Our star Mr.Birch stave had a tragic collision with a mouthy skinhead and broke his limb. The skin was quicly escort off the premesis with some harsh words.

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[bootboy]

...well..

um....the show must go on..



THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF BOOTBOY: In the 65" long bow...featuring BIRCH STAVE!!

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[bootboy]

um....actually...lets just remove this horrible build a long completely the last remains of the bow broke. I think its actually basswood. And that it was haunted by a spirit of poor craftsmanship. haha
This never happened.....

[wolfsire]

Nice try.  Do over.  Looking forward to it.

[cowboy]

Honorable attempt bootboy! Sorry to see it crashed on ya - grab some other hard wood in your area and giver another shot .

[DanaM]

Sorry to see this is over dang it was just getting good

[bootboy]

Eh. can you do? if they break they break. Start over, work slower, and more carefully.
Stay tuned for the sequel.

WALNUT..one man's journey through grain.
 

[Mazku]

Too bad it broke, it was really funny to follow the buildalong.

Is the hacksaw technique faster, easier and more precise compared to using an axe + rasp

[bootboy]

thanks mate. It was fun to make it.
Yes I think that in the  case with a 3" diameter log of birch or basswood whatever this was the hacksaw was indeed the fastest most precise tool for the job.