How short can I go with mulberry?

[arachnid]

Pretty straightforward-  like the title says... What's  the shortest you can go with mulberry for a 45#@28"? Selfbow, no backing

[bradsmith2010]

the shorter you go, the more variables,,,
depends on front profile,,how wide,, deflexed???
bend in handle or not,, etc etc etc,, level of experience,,
so it would vary quite a bit,, from stave to stave and bow maker to bow maker,,
I dont think there is one answer really,, to many variables,,
tell me what design you are gonna use and how wide and I will make a guess,,

[Pat B]

The simple answer is...with the proper profile and excellent tiller twice the draw length. Mulberry is an excellent bow wood.

[bubby]

As short as your skill set allows

[gutpile]

I've made a 7 inch handle bow, 4 inch grip 1 1/2 fades, recurved 56" draws 26...50@26..made 1 3/4 wide to mid limb taper to 3/8 at tip...one of my better shooters too... gut

[bradsmith2010]

   where is Sleek when you need him

[PEARL DRUMS]

a lot depends on how long you want it to hold its shape and last. Time is the true test of designs. Not a few hundred arrows and some pics posted here.

[bradsmith2010]

well said,,

[PEARL DRUMS]

I've come to a lot of conclusions after having bows 5-7 years old on my racks now. For my personal bows? I don't go an inch under 65" ntn with any self bow wood anymore. I draw 28" on a good day.

[H Rhodes]

I seldom make a bow under 64" these days, but that is just my preference.  I think Pat answered the question.  I have been eyeing a mulberry tree for a while now, but haven't tried that species yet.

[gutpile]

my bad that bow is 60" tip to tip but still a great shooter..

[Pappy]

Double the draw and add the handle and fads what ever they are, is what I usually go for on a non bendy handle /self backed bow.
 Pappy