Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: 15yearold.archer on October 13, 2010, 10:22:10 am
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Is it possibe to get a 27" draw out of an unbacked 64" red oak board
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i dont see why not,should easily get that draw length ;)
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Yep. Here's one I made a year ago. It's a bend throught the handle bow. I think it took pretty minimal set too for a 1" wide piece. The funny thing is I've made a bunch of other bows R/D's and stuff but this is still one of my favorite bows.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,14886.msg206130.html#msg206130
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Its possible with even shorter and careful tillering. I have one bow thats 52" OAL and draws 26". Bend through the handle D bow. Took more set than I'd like though due to my impatient tillering. Going to give it another try.
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I reaaaally like that one ntd nice an simple does it shoot good
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It shoots great. Only thing I'd do different is shape my nocks better and round the edges and maybe have narrowed the tips a bit. but when I hunt rabbits in my back yard I often grab this bow.
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Yes, I agree depending on how you taper the flat grain. I make English long bows with a (d ) style taper. American bows i make pyramid flat bows. It will give a 28 inch if it is flat or d- shape as long as you taper your belly towards the ends. I also taper the end to keep them small for more cast.Try burnishing the bow when you are finished with a shine , compressing the fibers.I use a long stainless rod or glass bottle.Paul Comstock found this method to work to eliminate frets and splinters . I may have said too much, but just some helpful hints, I have experienced to work for me. Denny