Takedown selfbow plans

[bownarra]

You can fix the sliding issue if you haven't gone any further.
Just so you know I've made around 50 or so of these takedowns

[Bob Barnes]

emailed the article...funny how this is the new style of T/D that is all the rage and popular mechanics featured it like 50 years ago...
Have fun.

[Mo_coon-catcher]

Ya know I do remember seeing someone post that article a while back. I’m starting to like those takedown sleeves. And never got why they aren’t popular considering how long they’ve been around.

After putting an antler pin in I havnt had any sliding issues and it’s essentially tillered out. About 2” shy of draw length at weight and still needs sanded and shot in. So should be where I want it all said and done. I decided I would leave it be. I’ll just try to correct the issue on the next one.

Kyle

[Jim Davis]

emailed the article...funny how this is the new style of T/D that is all the rage and popular mechanics featured it like 50 years ago...
Have fun.

Most of what seems new today is only a variation of something known a long time ago.

[HH~]

Big J take downs are one piece bows he cuts in half. No one wants to cut a nice one piece selfbow and cut it in half!

Two billets are tough to get fitted like Clays fiber grip. Not impossible but tough. Almost easier to finger joint the billets with a touch longer riser, glue up and cut, fit  for fiber sleeve.

[PatM]

Even Black Widow is using this sleeve now.

[HH~]

Sure like jim. Make a one piece, then cut in half.

HH~