Author Topic: Takedown bow (Read 11068 times)

Marc St Louis · « **on:** August 29, 2007, 10:20:24 am »

This bow was actually made a few years ago. I was never really satisfied with it so I decided to modify it. I cut 2" off each limb reducing the length to 60" N to N. I then re tillered the bow to 50# @ 28" making the belly a shallow D section. The limbs are 1 1/16" wide tapering to 3/8" nocks that have horn overlays. It is now a much better bow and is fast and smooth. Here's a few pics

DanaM · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2007, 10:23:14 am »

Very nice looking takedown Marc, you certainly make sweet bows. What type of wood is it?

makete · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2007, 10:25:54 am »

WOW, really nice.

a finnish native · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2007, 10:34:26 am »

bulletwood (ipe) and boo?
not exactly my cup of tea but looks like it shoots well.

Pappy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2007, 10:34:33 am »

Very nice Marc,maybe I will do that with the one I had blow the other day,Just waiting on another limb.

Pappy

stiknstring · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:15:39 am »

Pretty funny that this bow should show up since I was rereading an old PA magazine that I believe is where this bow first appeared. I am getting ready to try a toilet takedown myself. I love that bow Marc. Thanks again for the inspiration.

Justin Snyder · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:58:09 am »

Quote from: Pappy on August 29, 2007, 10:34:33 am

Very nice Marc,maybe I will do that with the one I had blow the other day,Just waiting on another limb.
Pappy

That is the style I was referring to on your thread. The "moder/primitive takedown" as he called it in the article. A great way to salvage limbs that would otherwise be wasted. Justin

MattE · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2007, 12:08:45 pm »

Very innovating Marc! I have come to expect nothing less from you. You must have a magic wand.

Marc St Louis · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2007, 12:16:20 pm »

Thanks guys.

The wood is Pau Ferro or Brazilian Ironwood, don't remember the botanical name. It is backed with Tonkin

Pappy. Works well as a means of salvaging a broken bow. You need 2 broken bows so maybe you need to break another

I'm not quite finished with it. I don't really care for the nuts sticking out so I might use some antler as knobs and glue the nuts inside them

Pappy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2007, 12:47:15 pm »

Marc I am sure I will sooner or later,hope it is later.That is a great idea.I had thought about splicing 2 broken one together but I think I like that better.

Pappy

Justin Snyder · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2007, 12:57:47 pm »

It would sure make air travel easier. Justin

Marc St Louis · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2007, 09:36:58 pm »

Yes it would Justin. That's another reason for adding antler over the nuts, which I did today. With just the nuts you need a wrench to put it back together. You can take it apart and put it back together by hand with the antler.

For those guys that still use glass bows when hunting in wet weather. Bows made with oily, tropical woods backed with Bamboo are very stable even in the rain.

medicinewheel · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2007, 07:24:39 am »

....another great tiller! - the take-down isn't my thing either, but that tiller is stunning!
frank

Marc St Louis · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2007, 07:58:07 am »

Well Frank. To tell the truth it's not my thing either but they are much more portable.

Here's the modifications I've made to the handle

Harrifer · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2007, 05:57:11 pm »

What's the handle made of? I'm guessing hickory and something else.

Primitive Archer