Big knot bow

[Selfbowman]

Well I went to Branson then I was close to Jim Hammer so I went to see him and check on his wood supply. He was low on staves but had 100 or so bow blanks. I bought a few bow blanks because they had the wood I like in them. Here is a couple of his character bow blanks . I seen the one with a big knot at the fade and it challenged me to see if I could make it work with out braking.

[Selfbowman]

Two character blanks

[Selfbowman]

I spent about 4 hours on the heat bench getting the bow straight to my liking. Put the tip overlays on.

[Selfbowman]

Here is just how big the knot is. That being at the highest stress point makes it interesting.

[bentstick54]

Can’t wait to see this develop. I have faith you got this.

[sleek]

Well, you certainly have my attention Arvin. This will be fun!

[Pat B]

A couple of nice, interesting sticks. 

[Pappy]

Love them kind of staves Arvin, I feel sure you will do it justice. Pappy

[Pappy]

Well how is it going Arvin ?? Pappy

[Selfbowman]

Mark I have a string on it and will start tillering it soon. So far so good.