Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Ricardovanleeuwen on June 08, 2020, 02:04:21 pm
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In the topic underweight plum bow n ara sugested me to make a new bow and post pictures at every stage, i sayd i would try a bird Cherry stave but i changed my mind because i started a new job and have a little less Time per day to spend, i chose a yew stave i already started in the past. Its a 47 inch tip to tip stave wich i have a pyramid style taper from the center to the tips. I would like to make it bend through the handle, not bend till the handle. I found i supplier for cow sinew (Achilles heel) for in my eyes cheap. So i would like to back It with It. From this point on i would appriciate all help and input.
I aim for 40/50 lb draw weight at what evver draw lengt (28 inch if possible. Also, the sinew i can get Will be fresh and is sold per weight. I dont know how much i Will need and how to proces it. Not sure if the freeze the sinew per standard but would that Harm?
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And sorry for the bad pics, my phone is messing with me sometimes
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I finished the tiller after it has been thrown in a pond and fished it out of the water because i regret it. It pulls 66lbs at 26 inch measured from the back.
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Holy crap, can't believe the bend yew got outta that!
Amazing! Did you sinew the back?
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Thanks for your comment! No, unfortunatly i didnt have the chance to buy/use it yet. I thinned the sappwood and after it soaked in the pond i scraped the back a bit more to give it a clean look and be more safe since i was affraid about rotten wood.