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Title: Question on d belly bows
Post by: n2huntn on June 29, 2011, 12:52:20 pm

I need any and all info on making a d belly cross section longbow. Cant find much on how to tiller one, guessing reduce weight/correct tiller by taking wood from the side ? I want to try a bamboo backed ipe with a d belly. I,m also guessing ipe isn't a candidate for a true longbow so maybe 60ish in length for a 28" draw 50lb bow. And can I stick to the 5/8 rule with this combo?
 Thanks in advance.
Jeff

Title: Re: Question on d belly bows
Post by: TurtleCreek on June 29, 2011, 03:45:06 pm

  I know Jim from Rudderbows makes em'.  He has always been very helpful, might want to contact him

Title: Re: Question on d belly bows
Post by: n2huntn on June 29, 2011, 04:28:29 pm

Thanks

Title: Re: Question on d belly bows
Post by: half eye on June 29, 2011, 04:34:10 pm

Check your emails....bud
rich

Title: Re: Question on d belly bows
Post by: Del the cat on June 29, 2011, 07:45:40 pm

ELB is floor tillered with pretty much an even taper in width and depth along the limb. The back of the bow is a growth ring. Tillering is mostly on the belly, the width is adjusted to keep it straight, the string tracking true and the tips are reduce late in the process when adding the nocks, the section is just about round at the tip.
Del

Title: Re: Question on d belly bows
Post by: n2huntn on June 30, 2011, 04:50:39 pm

Thanks Del. I was just on your website and you have some beautiful work there. Are the top and bottom nocks both sidenocks? I love the looks of these bows. D tiller and cross section are very pleasing to the eye. I have never made or tillered a d cross section belly but am excited about trying it.
Jeff

Title: Re: Question on d belly bows
Post by: Del the cat on June 30, 2011, 08:21:44 pm

Quote from: n2huntn on June 30, 2011, 04:50:39 pm

Thanks Del. I was just on your website and you have some beautiful work there. Are the top and bottom nocks both sidenocks? I love the looks of these bows. D tiller and cross section are very pleasing to the eye. I have never made or tillered a d cross section belly but am excited about trying it.
Jeff

I've only done side nocks on one bow, and they are top and bottom, but on opposite sides so the string tracks on a slight diagonal.
Glad you like the site, nice to get the feedback.
Del

Title: Re: Question on d belly bows
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 30, 2011, 09:16:08 pm

On the D's I've done I set the belly shape early ad keep it. I tiller the belly. Same steps as a flatbow. Jawge

Title: Re: Question on d belly bows
Post by: n2huntn on July 01, 2011, 10:52:51 am

Thanks Del, thanks George. Your websites and willingness to help continue to grow our ranks. And Mr. Rich, that is a most excellent and helpful link you sent. As always much appreciated bud.
Jeff