Side split

[bjrogg]

I often reduce my bows by splitting wood that isn’t a bow off my stave.

Even though it isn’t wood that belongs on that bow it might belong on a different one.

I had a side split from my recently made finger tiller bow and I was pretty sure I could find a kids bow in it.

It was very twisted and definitely not straight. It had very thin rings but down about four rings it had a little thicker one. I could see if I chased this ring things would line up better too.

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[bjrogg]

Then I put it on my caul to tame it down a little

[bjrogg]

Amazing what a little heat does

[bjrogg]

Then I reduced it t down to almost finished dimensions watching it bend in my vice.

I received some exotic wood scraps from a leather wall drawing and I thought this piece would work.

I cut two, rough shaped them glued them on and then finished shaping them.

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[Bob Barnes]

I'm watching this one...my granddaughters need bows...   The tips are cool... 

[bjrogg]

Then I made a string and finished tillering.

Still needs some finish work but here’s the full draw

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Well I’m thinking this is her lucky day Bob. I think it has her name on it

[Deerhunter21]

Beautiful bow BJ! I love the tip overlays!

[Bob Barnes]

the full draw is awesome BJ!  It looks like a shooter for sure.  I hope you have a few little arrows left... if not, I can send some more.   

[bjrogg]

the full draw is awesome BJ!  It looks like a shooter for sure.  I hope you have a few little arrows left... if not, I can send some more.   

Thanks Bob I really appreciate those arrow supplies. That’s one of them on the bow in the full draw picture. I did break one that had grain runoff pulling it out of my target, but I’m pretty good for now.

Will see how many the grandkids lose this summer.

Bjrogg

[superdav95]

Nice work on the sliver of wood bj.  The lesson here is let nothing go to waist.  Very cool

[bjrogg]

Nice work on the sliver of wood bj.  The lesson here is let nothing go to waist.  Very cool

And if you use hand tools and need to reduce your stave. Maybe you can give a side or belly split a try.

You can practice on scraps. Usually it works out. It can be a little risky though.

I have had a couple bad experiences

Bjrogg

[George Tsoukalas]

You are really making some great bows. Love the tiller on that bow!

[Pat B]

Very cool little bow, Brian. It don't take much osage to make a good bow. 

[Phillip King]

Those little gems Are saweet!

[Stixnstones]

Great lookin lil bow buddy, love the tiller and those overlays