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Title: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: arachnid on July 16, 2017, 12:33:03 pm

Pretty straightforward-  like the title says... What's  the shortest you can go with mulberry for a 45#@28"? Selfbow, no backing

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: bradsmith2010 on July 16, 2017, 03:08:15 pm

the shorter you go, the more variables,,,
depends on front profile,,how wide,, deflexed???
bend in handle or not,, etc etc etc,, level of experience,,
so it would vary quite a bit,, from stave to stave and bow maker to bow maker,,
I dont think there is one answer really,, to many variables,,
tell me what design you are gonna use and how wide and I will make a guess,, (AT)

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: Pat B on July 16, 2017, 06:50:23 pm

The simple answer is...with the proper profile and excellent tiller twice the draw length. Mulberry is an excellent bow wood.

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: bubby on July 16, 2017, 09:18:28 pm

As short as your skill set allows

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: gutpile on July 17, 2017, 12:44:41 pm

I've made a 7 inch handle bow, 4 inch grip 1 1/2 fades, recurved 56" draws 26...50@26..made 1 3/4 wide to mid limb taper to 3/8 at tip...one of my better shooters too... gut

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: bradsmith2010 on July 17, 2017, 01:00:16 pm

 (-P  where is Sleek when you need him :)

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 17, 2017, 01:24:36 pm

a lot depends on how long you want it to hold its shape and last. Time is the true test of designs. Not a few hundred arrows and some pics posted here.

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: bradsmith2010 on July 17, 2017, 01:40:36 pm

well said,, (--)

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 17, 2017, 01:48:38 pm

I've come to a lot of conclusions after having bows 5-7 years old on my racks now. For my personal bows? I don't go an inch under 65" ntn with any self bow wood anymore. I draw 28" on a good day.

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: H Rhodes on July 18, 2017, 08:04:05 am

I seldom make a bow under 64" these days, but that is just my preference.  I think Pat answered the question.  I have been eyeing a mulberry tree for a while now, but haven't tried that species yet.

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: gutpile on July 20, 2017, 10:11:47 am

my bad that bow is 60" tip to tip but still a great shooter..

Title: Re: How short can I go with mulberry?
Post by: Pappy on July 26, 2017, 06:38:13 am

Double the draw and add the handle and fads what ever they are, is what I usually go for on a non bendy handle /self backed bow. :)
 Pappy