Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Kegan on November 21, 2007, 12:16:32 pm
-
Well, I'm builing a plain hickory D bow for a build aong to show other young archer how I build my bows. So, I'd like to "spice it up" since I have no real esire for a plain bow. So, takedown >:D! But, The handle is 1 1/2" wide, and 7/8" thick. What could I do to make this a take-down? I was thinking a hing, but putting an alignment pin in it seems like it might cause problems. Any thing I might be able to do?
-
First of all a D bow bends threw the handle and wouldn't be a good candidate for a take down, you need a ridged handle for a take down bow. I assume you mean the grip is 7/8" wide and 1 1/2" deep. You could use the style of take down like I make from time to time. I make my own sleeve with fiberglass mesh and epoxy. There was a article on this in pa several years ago, not sure what issue. I was taught how to do it by the author of the article.
-
oops
-
lets try that again. dont know why the words are so chopped up...
[attachment deleted by admin]
-
thats better
[attachment deleted by admin]
-
Oh Oh Ryano said the f word....thought this was a family site ;) ;D
-
I was just waiting for that Dana.....lol.
-
Well I'm glad you wern't disappointed ;D
-
When it comes down to it, Ive never seen a takedown that 100% primitive. They all involve metal, fiberglass, ect. I had thoughts of trying one this style with linen or silk instead of fiberglass. I'm not sure if it would work or not.
-
It's a wide handled D bow- 1 1/2" wide, and 7/8" deep. I was thinking about using the same type as you were using (having read the article you are refering to), only with a tougher metal sleeve. The entire bow bends, and there isn't a whole lot in the handle, though there is some. I think I will wind up using a hinge, as this would simply have the two peices of wood pushing tightly into each other. I would have to use a shorter alignment pin of course, but none the less. I guess I'll just have to see how it all goes.
Oh, and sorry about my initial post, I was typing too fast, only had five minutes :o!
-
Wasn't there an article in PA about a hinged bow? Your right Ryano about takedowns not being primitive
but I saw an opportunity to poke some fun at ya, so I took it. ;D
Keep us posted Kegan.
-
Hy Ryano.. your ideea is gr8 i realy like it..but i have a question for you plz...iff you put the bottom limb out, how will it stay in place later whenn you shoot the bow??...i taught that on takedowns..the upper limb is the limb that is demountable.. :-\
-
Hy Ryano.. your ideea is gr8 i realy like it..but i have a question for you plz...iff you put the bottom limb out, how will it stay in place later whenn you shoot the bow??...i taught that on takedowns..the upper limb is the limb that is demountable.. :-\
The bow is under tension from being strung. Once the bow is strung I dont think you could pull the limb out if you wanted. Justin
-
You right Justin...thks..
-
When it comes down to it, Ive never seen a takedown that 100% primitive. They all involve metal, fiberglass, ect. I had thoughts of trying one this style with linen or silk instead of fiberglass. I'm not sure if it would work or not.
This is exactly whatt i wass thinking...iff silk will do the job...but whatt do you think aboute raw hide and using hide glue??? do you think it will srink to much and that the limb will not fit in later??
-
When it comes down to it, Ive never seen a takedown that 100% primitive. They all involve metal, fiberglass, ect. I had thoughts of trying one this style with linen or silk instead of fiberglass. I'm not sure if it would work or not.
Maybe so but I know it can be done
-
thats awesome. i wanna build one now but i stil havent gotten around to doing marcs toilet takedown yet.
-
If one wanted to make an all-primitive takedown, couldn't they just tie two limbs (of a bow) that are 6" longer than necessary together with braided rawhide? Overlap them at the center for six or so inches, maybe taper them slightly to hold them in your hand?
-
...............Yup, can do as ya say, can even wrap with linen er string(strong).............bob
-
...............Yup, can do as ya say, can even wrap with linen er string(strong).............bob
Hmmm, do you know how short a handle I could get away with?
-
Can probably get away with 4" on each limb. Depending on how strong bow is. 6" would be safer though. Would taper end a abit ta make it more eye pleasing, ifn that matters ta ya and mark top and bottom limb when ya find out which way it shoots the best..................bob
-
Ryan,I believe there is an older article about doing the same thing you did but using rawhide,sinew and hide glue.I'll dig back through some early Mag's.
-
There was an article in PA a few years back about Bhutanese archers. Their bows were take-down and primitive with no metal of modern materials. One limb overlapped the other at the handle and they were wrapped with an extra bow string(I believe). but cordage of some sort, at least. I have seen others with a diagonal cut handle like Ryan's but a longer bevel and it was wrapped with an extra bow string. A short dowel pin, or 2, would keep the handle from shifting laterally. You will be limited to a relatively light weight bow...probably up to 50# or so. Pat