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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Hans H on May 17, 2016, 05:11:28 am

Title: first attempt with an ELB
Post by: Hans H on May 17, 2016, 05:11:28 am

hello all,
this is the 3. design and my first trial with an ELB, but only for 3D- targets,
wood is Elm, it`s been a very small stick with 30mm at the middle
measurements: length 180 cm (~71“), width at handle 30 mm, thickness at handle 22 mm,
draw- weight 45# @ 26“, also my first trial with that tips (buffalo horn)
tell me your minds,
enjoy, thanks
Hans
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/ELM%20Longbow/3_b_zps9y9ffibw.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/ELM%20Longbow/alignement_zpsdsmpnmwb.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/ELM%20Longbow/braced_2_zps5m8dd9qp.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/ELM%20Longbow/upper%20tip_zpstfsq6otm.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/ELM%20Longbow/fd%20%201_zpst6pdm2db.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/ELM%20Longbow/fd_2_zps8c9nswso.jpg)

Title: Re: first attempt with an ELB
Post by: Del the cat on May 17, 2016, 05:27:53 am

Good job :)
The nocks are nice and small :).
I think 30mm is a good safe width, That's what I generally use as my start point for medium weights.
If I am being very critical I'd say you could taper the last 5" a little more so goes more gracefully into the nock.
E.G Blend from D section limb to circular (~12mm) nock over about 5".
(Watch out for sharp edges on the side of the nocks).
Upper limb looks maybe just a whisker stiff in upper half ? It makes it look like theres a slight weak point mid limb, but I don't think that it's actually weak, more that it's a tiny hint stiff either side of it.
I'm being very picky but only because you asked.
Great bow, I'm sure it would take another inch or so of draw too :).
Del

Title: Re: first attempt with an ELB
Post by: Hans H on May 17, 2016, 06:54:45 am

thank you Del, I think your right, maybe I`ll try your advice.
Hans

Title: Re: first attempt with an ELB
Post by: DC on May 17, 2016, 10:49:54 am

Very nice Hans! I just put an ELB on my to do list :D

Title: Re: first attempt with an ELB
Post by: simson on May 17, 2016, 03:17:04 pm

Hans you got a little bow making panic - cool down
Bow is very good, as Del said only a few little scapes to spot on.

I really admire your improvements!

Title: Re: first attempt with an ELB
Post by: Hans H on May 18, 2016, 01:12:23 pm

thank you, DC.
 Simon, no panic, only bad weather, ha ha,
 thanks, Hans