Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Hawkdancer on September 02, 2021, 04:22:04 pm
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I have a sugar maple stave enroute and need some ideas as to what design house. I am thinking something on the Meare Heath pattern or perhaps the Sudbury. Thanks for the input.
Hawkdancer
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Never go wrong with a well made pyramid design bow.
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Never go wrong with a well made pyramid design bow.
True. I like the wide mid-limb, sudbury/meare heath types because I just like the way they look. Certain things in life are nicer to look at if they're a bit curvy.
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Either of the 2 you mentioned would be good, Jerry but also a pyramid or semi-pyramid style too.
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I dont know about sugar maple but I like doing flatbows, basically, even width till about 6" out then taper in.
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Ya, the Sudbury is a pretty bow, and shoot good enough if you are looking for beauty.
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I made 5 or 6 Sugar Maple bows a few years ago. Really like the wood. Most of mine were short plains style bows. All of them were sweet shooters. It benefits from a good tempering.
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While I’m a big fan of the pyramid design my little Sudbury has become my favorite bow.
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I just proceed and let the wood decide. I usually start out with a Meare Heath design but will narrow limbs when they stop responding to wood removal and get too thin. Jawge