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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DC on July 23, 2015, 01:12:05 pm

Title: Molle recurve?
Post by: DC on July 23, 2015, 01:12:05 pm

Can you recurve the tips on a Molle? Just that just turn it into a static recurve?

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: bowmo on July 23, 2015, 01:13:50 pm

Yes, Vincent Minor use to make bamboo backed bows that employed that design.

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 23, 2015, 01:25:15 pm

Blackhawk has made at least a few. Go to the "Search" function and type in Molly Curve.

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: bubby on July 23, 2015, 01:36:07 pm

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=51951.0

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: PatM on July 23, 2015, 01:37:52 pm

 A Mollie is just the first level of a static recurve.

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: DC on July 23, 2015, 02:40:13 pm

It was Bushboys current post that got me thinking. I don't like the looks of a Molle for some reason but curving the tips looks great!
In general would the stiff portion of a Molle be longer than a static recurve?

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: simson on July 23, 2015, 02:42:14 pm

Here is my attempt on a bow you are asking for ...
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,53169.0.html

good luck on yours!

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: huisme on July 23, 2015, 02:49:01 pm

I've only tried it once but I know it works. I made one with string bridges on a reflexed lever and it was okay, hardly noticeable but not bad. Watch your alignment extra carefully.

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: DC on July 23, 2015, 02:54:11 pm

I guess a guy could put on temporary bridges until the alignment was right. That might be an idea for any recurve.

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: bubby on July 23, 2015, 02:59:37 pm

You can make them any size you want i personally like the curve on the blackrat bow with this style but they all work(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/ishi%20book/daisys%20history/101_4443_zpsdbe8a4b1.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/ishi%20book/daisys%20history/101_4443_zpsdbe8a4b1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: wizardgoat on July 23, 2015, 03:35:39 pm

I've been thinking the same things Don, a classic molly doesn't really catch my eye, but as soon as those tips curve a bit they look better and better. I have 2 yew mollies roughed out.
the trade bow I got from bushboy is exactly that, and it shoots and draws quite nice.
I think I'll keep the recurves mild, I wrestle with aligning a lot of recurves, and I couldn't imagine how bad it would be on long narrow levers.

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: blackhawk on July 23, 2015, 08:45:24 pm

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=38078.0


http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,42911.0.html


http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=42101.0


http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=36920.0


http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/56221/Red-Oak-Board-Molly-Curve


theres a variety for ya

need to see any more?...lol   ;)

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: bubby on July 23, 2015, 09:15:41 pm

It's almost like the good ol days when Blackhawk posted a bow a day😁 or a bow period, my fave was third down
Blackhawk was who i contacted when i built my first molly curve thanks chris, didn't mean to hijack but i think you got your answer😉

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: DC on July 23, 2015, 09:22:12 pm

Yup, I got my answer! Very nice bows Bubby, Blackhawk and Simpson. Gives me ideas. Thanks Guys.

Title: Re: Molle recurve?
Post by: huisme on July 23, 2015, 09:23:04 pm

That locust molle is still my favorite. Not just the wood mind you, the short, not-completely-clean profile is just as interesting as the golden brown  ;D