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Offline 65x55 swedis

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birch?
« on: November 30, 2009, 04:22:33 am »
ok i have started to make a (pyramid/american flat bow) out of birch that is about 5" tall and i made it 2.5" wide at the limbs, .5" thick on the limbs and a 5" handle long. i was wondering if there is any advice anyone could give on tillering or working with the wood. i will get pics tomarow it is 1:00 am my time lol >:D ;D. 
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Offline dwardo

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Re: birch?
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2009, 07:54:58 am »
The last birch i did would chrystal if i looked at it funny, so i guess just go slow and wide. :)
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Offline 65x55 swedis

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Re: birch?
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2009, 01:14:07 am »
got some pics now here they are ;D

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Offline 65x55 swedis

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Re: birch?
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2009, 10:08:34 pm »
finaly did some work on it i am almost scared to go any firther because of how thin it is. :(

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Offline ken75

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Re: birch?
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2009, 11:50:55 pm »
those thin edges worry me but i hope it works out ! beautiful back though
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