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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: JonW on May 28, 2011, 03:44:31 pm

Title: Ken's Short bow Challenge OOOPS>>>!!!
Post by: JonW on May 28, 2011, 03:44:31 pm

As per Ken's challenge, I have started a shortie that I will try to fit into the parameters of the challenge. This is a Hackberry bow. I have made four bows from Hackberry previous to this one so I know what it CAN do, but I would like to find if it will make a shortie! I have it floor tillered and am starting to final tiller..........

48" TTT
2 1/2" at the fades tapering to 1" where the nocks start.
Pin nocks 1/2" wide
4" handle area (which will bend a weency bit)
1 1/2" fades

Title: Re: Ken's Short bow Challenge
Post by: toomanyknots on May 28, 2011, 03:55:20 pm

I've loving that profile.

Title: Re: Ken's Short bow Challenge
Post by: ken75 on May 28, 2011, 05:10:05 pm

jon im lookin forward to seeing this one i dont think hackbery was used on that post might be another great addition to the top of the list woods.
really liked your last one cant wait for this one  ;D

Title: Re: Ken's Short bow Challenge
Post by: Arrowind on May 28, 2011, 05:21:20 pm

Wo that looks cool.  I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Title: Re: Ken's Short bow Challenge OOOPS>>>!!!
Post by: JonW on June 02, 2011, 02:06:05 pm

Well sometimes they work sometimes they don't. This isn't the first hackberry that broke across the back like that on me. I am beginning to think that it may be a little weak in tension. It blew at 22".

Title: Re: Ken's Short bow Challenge OOOPS>>>!!!
Post by: ken75 on June 02, 2011, 03:20:19 pm

sorry to see that jon , if you decide to do another one try crowning the belly and see if it helps unload some of the tension from the back . great stuff either way

Title: Re: Ken's Short bow Challenge OOOPS>>>!!!
Post by: Lee Slikkers on June 02, 2011, 06:23:05 pm

What weight was it pulling at 22" when she blew?

Title: Re: Ken's Short bow Challenge OOOPS>>>!!!
Post by: half eye on June 02, 2011, 06:31:00 pm

Hey Jon,
     Sorry about your bow, think ya might do better with the trapped belly like Ken said. A lot of my shorties NOW have both backs and bellies with low crowns to help with the tension/compression thing. You can add your broke bow to my pile of about 40/50 if it would help any  ;D
     I also do a little better now by getting the bends a little closer to the grip area right at the beggining, otherwise the midlimbs really take a beating during the tillering process. FYI
rich  

Title: Re: Ken's Short bow Challenge OOOPS>>>!!!
Post by: JonW on June 02, 2011, 10:01:54 pm

@ Ken
      I don't think I will be using hackberry any time soon. It seems to do okay with longer length bows and I have even made some Mollies out of it.

@ Lee
      It was at about 46-47# when she popped Lee

@ Rich
       I noticed exactly what you're talking about with bending closer to the handle at the beginning. I did that with the little hickory bow but I just can't seem to get away from what I've learned on longer length bows. It is a little different tillering such a short bow and the paddle style was my first attempt. I must say that they are a different critter altogether to tiller.

I have allready started another bow. This one will be Osage with the sapwood left on.