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Title: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on October 31, 2025, 12:37:36 pm

Well I went to Branson then I was close to Jim Hammer so I went to see him and check on his wood supply. He was low on staves but had 100 or so bow blanks. I bought a few bow blanks because they had the wood I like in them. Here is a couple of his character bow blanks . I seen the one with a big knot at the fade and it challenged me to see if I could make it work with out braking.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on October 31, 2025, 12:40:35 pm

Two character blanks

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on October 31, 2025, 12:46:18 pm

I spent about 4 hours on the heat bench getting the bow straight to my liking. Put the tip overlays on.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on October 31, 2025, 12:49:48 pm

Here is just how big the knot is. That being at the highest stress point makes it interesting.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: bentstick54 on October 31, 2025, 12:58:12 pm

Can’t wait to see this develop. I have faith you got this.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: sleek on October 31, 2025, 03:00:54 pm

Well, you certainly have my attention Arvin. This will be fun!

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Pat B on November 01, 2025, 01:34:35 am

A couple of nice, interesting sticks.  :OK

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Pappy on November 01, 2025, 07:43:39 am

Love them kind of staves Arvin, I feel sure you will do it justice. Pappy

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Pappy on November 02, 2025, 11:26:10 am

Well how is it going Arvin ?? Pappy

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on November 02, 2025, 04:46:50 pm

Mark I have a string on it and will start tillering it soon. So far so good.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on November 03, 2025, 10:43:41 am

Ok one coat of true oil , 38@26.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on November 03, 2025, 10:44:51 am

Pic

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on November 03, 2025, 10:47:07 am

No shock in the bow . Goes to show ya the mass on inner limb does not yield shock.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Bob Barnes on November 03, 2025, 11:38:16 am

Love it.  It should make a great target bow that will get lots of attention.  Great job!  :OK

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Pappy on November 03, 2025, 06:56:07 pm

Nice Arvin, I have never found one with a hole had any more shock than any other, yes you make it wider to go around the knot hole but you take away the mass of the hole so if you measure the limb and take away the hole it is about the same. Anyway love them characters bows and as I figured, you done it justice. Pappy

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on November 03, 2025, 07:04:52 pm

Pappy I built one you could drop a half dollar through the top mid limb. It had good cast and a lady won the Arkansas longbow shoot with it. But it was full of shock!!!! Lots of character though.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: bentstick54 on November 03, 2025, 10:15:02 pm

Another great bow Arvin. I never had a doubt you would turn it into a great shooter.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on November 19, 2025, 09:16:27 pm

It’s going to my leather man Monday. I am going to have him put a nice leather wrap on the handle. You have to know your limitations. 🤠🤠🤠the bow is deserving of a nice wrap.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on November 19, 2025, 09:20:21 pm

A couple more coats  of true oil and a wrap it’s done.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Pappy on November 20, 2025, 09:01:07 am

That's a beauty Arvin, can't wait to see it all dolled up.  :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Pat B on November 20, 2025, 11:41:27 am

Very nice bow, Arvin. I love character bows especially.
 I like your buckle collection too.  :OK

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on November 20, 2025, 03:19:24 pm

Pat that buckle collection belongs to my wife. I’m just a average shot.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: bjrogg on November 20, 2025, 09:27:53 pm

Nice bow Arvin. That’s a great spot for a knot. Like you said. Keeps the shock low. Should be a shooter.

Tell Debra we said hello.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on November 26, 2025, 04:01:56 pm

All finished up.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Selfbowman on November 26, 2025, 04:03:18 pm

One more.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: bjrogg on November 26, 2025, 04:56:31 pm

Looks great Arvin.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Bob Barnes on November 26, 2025, 05:14:57 pm

Love the JD Jones look handle wrap... you have a keeper there, but I'm sure someone has already talked you out of it.  LOL  That knot is in the perfect location for sure.  Great job Arvin.   :OK

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: bentstick54 on November 26, 2025, 07:47:26 pm

That handle wrap really finishes it off. Love it.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: Pappy on November 27, 2025, 08:59:05 am

Yep , Looking good. Love the grip. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: RyanY on November 27, 2025, 09:01:07 am

Classic! Love a big knot hole like that.

Title: Re: Big knot bow
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 27, 2025, 12:09:01 pm

Ol' Hole-in-the-bow Chuck would approve! And so do I.