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TurtleCreek
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Hazlenut experience
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October 29, 2011, 04:50:20 pm »
I have an excellent stave of hazlenut with some subtle snake to it that I would like to make a bow out of that draws about 45 pounds at my 27 inch draw. I have gone over Gordon's build along several times, but would like to know of other's experiences when working with this wood. Any info on dimensions/length and such would be greatly appreciated.
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TBod
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Re: Hazlenut experience
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October 31, 2011, 02:56:37 pm »
I think there are some mixed opinions of Hazel.
I like it a lot. I would suggest 1,5-2" wide depending on the crown and 60-70 long. Pretty basic dimensions..
Good luck!
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Del the cat
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Re: Hazlenut experience
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October 31, 2011, 03:00:51 pm »
Dunno if our Hazel is different, but I'd go much wider with the Hazel we have in the UK.
Makes a fast bow but needs to be wide to avoid chrysals IMO.
Responds pretty well to heat treating and works easilly.
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TBod
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Re: Hazlenut experience
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October 31, 2011, 03:09:40 pm »
I've got all my Hazel from the same spot. There sheep there pruning the trees. I think they benefit from that. For example there are some trees which are outside the fence and they don't look so good. Just a little theory..
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TurtleCreek
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Re: Hazlenut experience
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October 31, 2011, 03:12:15 pm »
It only has a very slight crown, maybe an 1/8 inch at most when compared to the back corner edges of the stave.
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bubby
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Re: Hazlenut experience
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October 31, 2011, 03:30:49 pm »
not to many people build a nicer bow than Gordan, I have read his build-a-long as well, I personally think that I would follow it closely, Bub
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failure is an option, everyone fails, it's how you handle it that matters.
The few the proud the 27🏹
Dazv
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Re: Hazlenut experience
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October 31, 2011, 04:44:34 pm »
heat treating works a treat.
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Gordon
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Re: Hazlenut experience
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November 01, 2011, 04:00:19 am »
For a stiff handled design I would make it 1 3/4" wide by 64" long. That will give you enough wood for a 45 lbs bow.
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TurtleCreek
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Re: Hazlenut experience
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November 01, 2011, 04:55:51 am »
Thanks Gordon, there should be plenty of wood to make it those dimensions- the stave is actually 68 inches long and about 2 inches wide. I will make a post of it's progress once I dive into it.
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mikekeswick
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Re: Hazlenut experience
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November 01, 2011, 05:47:12 am »
I would trap the back a good amount - it's way stronger in tension.
Heat treating will transform it! I've had hazel bows hold 3 inches of reflex.
Watch out for the chrysals - your tiller must be perfect.
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