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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: 65x55 swedis on November 30, 2009, 04:22:33 am

Title: birch?
Post by: 65x55 swedis on November 30, 2009, 04:22:33 am

ok i have started to make a (pyramid/american flat bow) out of birch that is about 5" tall and i made it 2.5" wide at the limbs, .5" thick on the limbs and a 5" handle long. i was wondering if there is any advice anyone could give on tillering or working with the wood. i will get pics tomarow it is 1:00 am my time lol >:D ;D. 

Title: Re: birch?
Post by: dwardo on November 30, 2009, 07:54:58 am

The last birch i did would chrystal if i looked at it funny, so i guess just go slow and wide. :)

Title: Re: birch?
Post by: 65x55 swedis on December 01, 2009, 01:14:07 am

got some pics now here they are ;D

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Title: Re: birch?
Post by: 65x55 swedis on December 16, 2009, 10:08:34 pm

finaly did some work on it i am almost scared to go any firther because of how thin it is. :(

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Title: Re: birch?
Post by: ken75 on December 16, 2009, 11:50:55 pm

those thin edges worry me but i hope it works out ! beautiful back though