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Bows / Re: Display Bow
« Last post by bjrogg on Today at 11:01:16 pm »
I’m thinking it would probably hold the braced shape but I’m not positive.

I have never tried it. I did make my grandson a bow. One time when he came to visit he brought it to shoot with me. I could tell before I even tried to string it. It was left on display strung and it had zero cast.

Honestly if someone wanted one just to display in a strung profile. I think instead of spending a lot of time tillering I might try using heat and a caul to shape the braced profile.

I’d probably try to talk him into displaying a tillered bow unstrung though instead

Bjrogg
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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by bjrogg on Today at 10:51:16 pm »
Thanks Bassman I appreciate your kind words.

Bjrogg
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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by bjrogg on Today at 10:49:48 pm »
Quote from: bentstick54 on Today at 10:32:44 pm
Great to see you finding some time finally for making some shavings again. Really sweet looking short bow.


Thanks Brian. Like Arvin said in a different thread. You find time for the things you love. I love farming and I love making selfbows. Finished up with the farming. Time to make some shavings.

Bjrogg
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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by bassman211 on Today at 10:45:02 pm »
Nice.
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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by bentstick54 on Today at 10:32:44 pm »
Great to see you finding some time finally for making some shavings again. Really sweet looking short bow.
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Bows / Display Bow
« Last post by Burnsie on Today at 09:59:54 pm »
My son has really taken an interest in my self bow making - not to the point that he wants to do it himself, but he really thinks its cool that I do.
He asked me if I could make him a bow and some primitive arrows to hang on the wall as a display, with the bow strung. So, I know if I string a self bow and leave it that way for the foreseeable future the bow is going to be toast. But, will it stay in the strung state and look OK on the wall indefinitely, or will the limbs continue to weaken, with more and more set and take on a weird shape?  I have a bow that came in way under weight and not my best effort, but it has a good shape that would be a good candidate.  Any suggestions?
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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by RyanY on Today at 09:42:58 pm »
Such a shame they didn’t want to host anymore. Maybe one day we can start another primitive skills rendezvous in Michigan.
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Bows / Re: 2025 Junior Bow Trade
« Last post by Aaron1726 on Today at 09:26:13 pm »
I'm fine either way, wait or ship now.  Doesn't matter. 
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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by bjrogg on Today at 09:10:43 pm »
Quote from: RyanY on Today at 08:14:33 pm
Nice work BJ. Always loved seeing your bows at the Marshall Rendezvous.

Thanks Ryan. Man I really miss that meet. I wonder what they would do if we all showed up there and started building bows? Sure was a nice spot for us.
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Arrows / Re: arrow spine
« Last post by bjrogg on Today at 09:04:02 pm »
I guess I don’t know what Ryan actually said, but I agree with Badger.

Spine is very important for any bow.

Like Tuomo said. Bare shaft test. It will really open your eyes.

Honestly I feel that the type of hunting we do it is possibly even more important. We need good penetration and efficient arrow flight. We need an arrow that straightens out very quickly for close up shots.

I have a lot of respect for Ryan. As stated he is a very capable primitive hunter. I know he has done testing of many different primitive weapons, points and techniques.

I could be wrong but I’m guessing he was misunderstood.

As long as you have perfect arrow flight bare shaft. Spine isn’t important

Bjrogg
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