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kinkfeather

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self bow limbs weak
« on: July 09, 2010, 04:33:46 pm »
how do you stiffen the limbs up on a selfbow need help
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Offline spinney

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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2010, 04:37:14 pm »

Back it.

use wood, Bamboo or sinew.

or Pike it (make limbs shorter)

or a mix of both.

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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2010, 04:58:32 pm »
So I take it you came in a little under weight with your new bow?  the easiest and fastest and most sure-fire fix there is would be to just start another.  :)  My first 2 or 3 came in underweight too.  Try to get it braced earlier, most people leave it on the long string too long and by the time they get to the full brace they are already under weight.   IF it is a succesful bow then just keep that one to practice your form with and try to make your next one heavier.   You know you are going to make another one anyways!    :)
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Offline Kegan

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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2010, 05:52:37 pm »
I'm with Josh. Normally it's more than weight that I'd like to fix, so on the next one I adjust the handle, the tips, maybe the style or shape. Not only is the second one closer in draw to what I wanted, but there are usually other little aspects that I like. Unless I don't have anymore of that material, I usually just go make more :)
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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2010, 06:19:50 pm »
Yep....more work to flatten out the Belly....cut a Backing Strip...and glue the Two together...than it is to just start over...and learn from what you did wrong...good luck... ;)
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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2010, 07:36:10 pm »
this selfbow i made is 701/2" from nock to nock.pulls 40lbs@27".i wanted between 45/50@27"just a little lite for hunting for me.josh thats the best advice start over.i was going to make 2or3 more anyway i love it.how does this sound.make apyramid bow.68"between nocks fade from riser1 1/2" to 1/2".thickness of limbs 1/2" will that work.kink
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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2010, 07:38:36 pm »
Heck if it's 70 inches go ahead and pike an inch off both limbs and make it 68 inches... should give you 4 or 5 lbs... I thought you meant it came in waaay under weight.   :)


....but still build another just because.   ...and post pics.  :)
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Offline youngbowyer33

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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2010, 07:45:17 pm »
ueah go ahead and pike, probably the best bet
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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2010, 07:51:30 pm »
do i cut off 1 1/4" from both that will make 68" nock to nock an cut in nocks should that work.kink
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Offline youngbowyer33

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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2010, 07:55:45 pm »
yeah that should up the poundage by about 5 pounds i think
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Offline Postman

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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2010, 09:06:37 pm »
What kind of wood? Might be able to go shorter?
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Offline elk country rp

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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2010, 09:12:24 pm »
i'm a big fan of heat treating a little reflex in if it's close to my target weight- for me it kinda depends on the wood, though
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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2010, 12:38:44 am »
cut the tips off , i've seen tiller on this one looks good it should handle 68 just fine . great work by the way
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« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2010, 12:47:55 am »
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Re: self bow limbs weak
« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2010, 02:20:55 pm »
i cut the ends off it brought the poundage up to46lbs@27" perfect.thanks alot my primitive buddies.kink
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