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Offline superdav95

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Re: bamboo self bow build
« Reply #30 on: January 30, 2026, 10:37:12 pm »
Dave are the ends working at all know? I know you are more familiar with what you are doing but I would try parallel for 8-9” then straight taper to the tips. That’s assuming the bamboo is thick enough on the ends. But make all but the last three inches not bend. But that’s me . IM watching and learning. Like it  so far!

You must be in my head Arvin. I just did that!  Anyway this makes me feel better the get the outers moving a little more.  These bows tend to have more of a circular tiller.  This also should lighten it up a bit too.  Good call!   I’ll post a few pics of it when closer to 55lbs.
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Re: bamboo self bow build
« Reply #31 on: January 30, 2026, 10:38:26 pm »
That’s coming along very nicely Dave. Can’t wait to see how it performs for you. Im betting it will be a good one.

Thanks brother!   
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