Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Eagle Eye Eli on June 10, 2008, 11:33:54 am
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Help,
This is my third attempt at a bow, broke the last two during the floor tiller. This time I'm using a scrap piece of Ipe wood before I ruin more good hickory staves. The Ipe wood measures 60" L X 1 1/8" W x 3/8" thick tapered to 1/2 " nocks. It has no riser, I just rounded the handle and wrapped leather around it. When I tillered it I noticed a hinge in the lower limb, fixed that and braced it. It weighed in at 25# @ 30 it will cast an arrow but now my son wants it. I need t lower the draw length just don't know how. I needed to be around 20# @ 22" ?
I have been unable to post a picture will keep trying.
Thanks
Eli.
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You can cut off some of the length an re tiller it to the draw length and pounds you need.
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You could pike it, but it's already 60". If it's for your son, just let him shoot it. If you want a 20# bow @ 20", that's what you have to start out intending to make. You need a goal in mind, before you start. Go slow, and don't overshoot your final dimensions.
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:) Thanks i'll try this again. Still have ipe wood left.
Eli.
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Eli, If the tiller is good you can scrape both evenly from fades to tip and reduce the weight. You have quite a bit to take off so you should be OK. Just don't get over anxious and take off too much. ::)
If you pike it it will increase the weight. Pat
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What is the draw weight at 22"? About 15# maybe. Justin