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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: andybutrick on December 29, 2012, 06:05:30 pm

Title: Help!
Post by: andybutrick on December 29, 2012, 06:05:30 pm

I need some help designing a bow, does anyone with experience have just a moment?

Title: Re: Help!
Post by: Stalkingfox on December 29, 2012, 06:20:53 pm

That would depend on the amount of experience. :P I dont have much lol

Title: Re: Help!
Post by: andybutrick on December 29, 2012, 06:31:02 pm

I'm just letting my thoughts, I wander if hickory back and added to the osage belly with the ipe core would be the best option.  tiller the back and belly.  This bow will en up to be 120lbs. at 28".

Title: Re: Help!
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 29, 2012, 06:31:16 pm

Just be sure to let the stave dictate the design and not vice versa. What help do you need? Jawge

Title: Re: Help!
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 29, 2012, 06:32:17 pm

Oh, sorry. Can't help with that. Jawge

Title: Re: Help!
Post by: andybutrick on December 29, 2012, 06:47:30 pm

Quote from: George Tsoukalas on December 29, 2012, 06:32:17 pm

Oh, sorry. Can't help with that. Jawge

  I love what you do by my guess only work with a true stave and follow the growth ring.  I am a carpenter by trade, and love to build bows and shoot arrows.  Once I've finished my quest in building through lamination a high strength ultamate shortbow, I will return to my roots and find a stave right from my own environment.  Then I will follow your advice, Jawg.