Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bjrogg on March 17, 2023, 03:05:46 pm
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I often reduce my bows by splitting wood that isn’t a bow off my stave.
Even though it isn’t wood that belongs on that bow it might belong on a different one.
I had a side split from my recently made finger tiller bow and I was pretty sure I could find a kids bow in it.
It was very twisted and definitely not straight. It had very thin rings but down about four rings it had a little thicker one. I could see if I chased this ring things would line up better too.
Bjrogg
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Then I put it on my caul to tame it down a little
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Amazing what a little heat does
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Then I reduced it t down to almost finished dimensions watching it bend in my vice.
I received some exotic wood scraps from a leather wall drawing and I thought this piece would work.
I cut two, rough shaped them glued them on and then finished shaping them.
Bjrogg
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I'm watching this one...my granddaughters need bows... :) The tips are cool... :OK
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Then I made a string and finished tillering.
Still needs some finish work but here’s the full draw
Bjrogg
Well I’m thinking this is her lucky day Bob. I think it has her name on it
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Beautiful bow BJ! I love the tip overlays!
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the full draw is awesome BJ! It looks like a shooter for sure. I hope you have a few little arrows left... if not, I can send some more. :OK
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the full draw is awesome BJ! It looks like a shooter for sure. I hope you have a few little arrows left... if not, I can send some more. :OK
Thanks Bob I really appreciate those arrow supplies. That’s one of them on the bow in the full draw picture. I did break one that had grain runoff pulling it out of my target, but I’m pretty good for now.
Will see how many the grandkids lose this summer.
Bjrogg
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Nice work on the sliver of wood bj. The lesson here is let nothing go to waist. Very cool
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Nice work on the sliver of wood bj. The lesson here is let nothing go to waist. Very cool
And if you use hand tools and need to reduce your stave. Maybe you can give a side or belly split a try.
You can practice on scraps. Usually it works out. It can be a little risky though.
I have had a couple bad experiences
Bjrogg
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You are really making some great bows. Love the tiller on that bow!
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Very cool little bow, Brian. It don't take much osage to make a good bow. :OK
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Those little gems Are saweet! :OK :BB
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Great lookin lil bow buddy, love the tiller and those overlays
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Thanks George. It does look pretty nice. I never even put it on the tree. I got drew it in my hand and held it so I could see it bend.
Thank you Pat. It really is amazing how little Osage it takes. Especially for the shorter designs.
Thank you Phillip
Thanks stix
Bjrogg
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Great little bow Brian. Tiller looks great. What are you using for arrows and points? (point weight?)
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Great little bow Brian. Tiller looks great. What are you using for arrows and points? (point weight?)
It’s all stuff BowAholic gifted me. It’s a great combination. I’m not by them now. Maybe Bob can say.
I know he said the shafts were wooden dowels. 1/4” I think.
Glue on points I looked at them and I want to say 85 not sure though
Nice little fletch 2 1/2 maybe 3” dyed blue and red that matches my markings perfectly
Bob is a good guy
Bjrogg
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Close enough Brian. I’ve been debating on 1/4” or 5/16” shafts for the bow I built. Thanks.