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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Ryano on October 06, 2007, 05:14:42 pm

Title: finally started on a new bow, for me!
Post by: Ryano on October 06, 2007, 05:14:42 pm

I started working on a elm bow blank today that I had originally intended to finish for the ambush bow contest but never got around to it. Its a pretty experimental design so I got my fingers crossed that it holds together for me. Its a 58" ntn reverse riser self bow with built in tip overlays. he he he....can you say grain violation?The working sections of the limbs are all one ring on the back but I left extra wood on the tips and handle area. Im breaking all the rules with this one, hope she holds together.  ;D
I'll post some pictures once I get her tillered to brace.

Title: Re: finally started on a new bow, for me!
Post by: makete on October 06, 2007, 05:18:12 pm

Built in tip over-lays? Cant wait to see that.

Title: Re: finally started on a new bow, for me!
Post by: PatM on October 06, 2007, 08:16:50 pm

Ryan, I think if you have the bending area a bit further out from where the reverse riser feathers out and leave the tips stiff that will help with any chance of separation on the higher back portions. Elm can be pretty tangled in grain anyway so those parts aren't likely to try to pop off. You could always put a layer of sinew on the back and wrap the tips and fades for insurance. Tim actually mentioned this idea for a board bow if a good ring was well down in a board.
 I have a piece of Ipe roughed out with the riser left high on the back to duplicate the Turkish look. It will definitely get sinewed though,with spliced in recurves.
 Pat

Title: Re: finally started on a new bow, for me!
Post by: 1/2primitive on October 06, 2007, 10:44:18 pm

Sounds interesting, can't wait to see it.  :)
    Sean

Title: Re: finally started on a new bow, for me!
Post by: snedeker on October 06, 2007, 11:02:08 pm

Excellentay.   I was working on an r/d today and made half a take down.   ....


Dave

Title: Re: finally started on a new bow, for me!
Post by: Ryano on October 07, 2007, 01:38:17 am

Thanks Guys.
 Pat, I had considered the sinew option ,but I would prefer it unbacked if possible. I guess we will find out.  ;D

Title: Re: finally started on a new bow, for me!
Post by: AndrewS on October 07, 2007, 08:04:50 am

I have seen the "build in tips" on a BL bow a guy in my club shoots. This works fine with very small tips.
The build up handle section is more difficult I think - but you will manage it, Ryano ;)

Title: Re: finally started on a new bow, for me!
Post by: FlintWalker on October 07, 2007, 10:59:49 pm

If anybody here can pull it off, I think you can. Besides being different, what if any, is the advantages of the reverse handle?

Title: Re: finally started on a new bow, for me!
Post by: Ryano on October 07, 2007, 11:39:58 pm

A smoother draw with shorter limbs. Less power stroke basically.

Title: Re: finally started on a new bow, for me!
Post by: Pappy on October 08, 2007, 06:59:51 am

Can't wait to see the results.I got faith in you. ;)
   Pappy