Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Zion on September 12, 2013, 10:10:27 pm
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This one's 65" ntn, serviceberry sapling, lightly heat treated, 65#@25". 2" string follow at biggest dip, started with 1 inch of deflex at same place. I think it should bend a little more in the outer limbs, what do you guys think?
(http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t547/TheMightyZon/Bows211_zps38041f1d.jpg) (http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/TheMightyZon/media/Bows211_zps38041f1d.jpg.html)
(http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t547/TheMightyZon/Bows210_zps1d96c518.jpg) (http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/TheMightyZon/media/Bows210_zps1d96c518.jpg.html)
(http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t547/TheMightyZon/Bows209_zps38ec8458.jpg) (http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/TheMightyZon/media/Bows209_zps38ec8458.jpg.html)
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Looks fine to me. With 65" ntn, some deflex and a 25 inch draw I don't think you're in much danger with that one. ;)
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I agree wit your assessment... I'd get it bending more in outer third. Especially top limb.
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I think it's fine. The outer limbs only look stiff because of the original limb shapes.
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The outer limbs could come around a bit more, especially the top like adb suggested.
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K thanks for the confirmation, i think i might pike it a bit since it's a little longer than is practical for me. Would doing a light toasting pose any threat at this point? haven't shot it or bent it too much yet.
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No but try to do any heat treating before any set shows up.
Both outer limbs need to come round a little.
Also use set to tell you what's happening. Where it's too strained etc.
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Thanks mike, the set situation seems to be fine. Ill correct the tiller and treat and he see how it goes.