Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: stuckinthemud on September 26, 2022, 04:06:37 pm

Title: i think its getting close now
Post by: stuckinthemud on September 26, 2022, 04:06:37 pm

I have been using a gizmo, (and winding it in a bit for the D-profile), to get this far.  Seems to me the inner is ever so slightly too strong on the right hand limb.  Don't think its much and the profile changes if the string is drawn even 1/4" to the left or right.  Could even be that  the tree should be moved over a tad.  Would welcome your thoughts, really want to get this all wrapped up now, need to move on to finishing my other project. Thanks in advance,
Andrew
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Title: Re: i think its geting close now
Post by: superdav95 on September 26, 2022, 05:51:23 pm

It’s Lookin good.  I agree that the right inner is a bit stiff but also the outer third might be little stuff too from looking the pic. 

Title: Re: i think its getting close now
Post by: Pat B on September 26, 2022, 11:58:26 pm

The outer right limbs looks stiff and the bend could come in to the handle more. Where the left limb bends it bends nice to my eye.

Title: Re: i think its getting close now
Post by: George Tsoukalas on September 27, 2022, 03:08:22 pm

You need more near handle wood bending...more than a little.

The stave is whip tillered meaning too much of the outer third of each of the limbs is bending too much.

Imagine a radar or tv dish shape...bend starts near center (handle in a bow) and continues...increasing outwards.Thanks to Tim Baker for that illustration.

You will find that such a bow is too hard to bring to your full draw ie much stacking, because there is so little woo moving.

Pardon my honesty. My early bows were similar.

Jawge

Title: Re: i think its getting close now
Post by: stuckinthemud on September 27, 2022, 05:33:44 pm

There can never be too much honest criticism, how can I improve if people don’t point out where I’m going wrong?  Ever listened to a singer on a talent show and said “why didn’t someone tell them they can’t sing?” I was trying for an ellipse with stiff tips on the last few inches. It’s not a profile I’ve ever tried before as I usually take the bend almost to the nocks.  so, I’ve gone too far in the limb centre/outer and not enough near the handle?

Title: Re: i think its getting close now
Post by: George Tsoukalas on September 27, 2022, 06:40:30 pm

Yes, more bending in the handle, stickinthemud.
By the way you have a great attitude!
Jawge

Title: Re: i think its getting close now
Post by: bradsmith2010 on September 27, 2022, 09:51:19 pm

you have to just keep making and trying,,, improvement is slow and hard earned, but worth it,,