Primitive Archer

That set is constant on the bows I make. But that profile makes for a smooth draw ,fast bow with little shock. The pros that shoot my bows like that design.

I wish Art Butner(artcher1) was still around. He'd love this conversation. Art taught me about making primitive arrows from sourwood shoots and cane. He was also an expert(my opinion)with store bought shafting and making and shooting bows. He would have loved this conversation!

Very nice short bow BJ. You always amaze me on your tillering. I enjoyed your visit last winter.

Thanks everyone for guidance and suggestions.  I put a long string on and pulled it to brace heigth.  I have some string alignment issues to deal with before i go any further.

Last winter I found 3 nice unbranched ocean spray growing in shaded north facing slopes in eastern cascades.  I believe being in shade they reach for light and stay kind of straight and unbranched.  This one didnt check or split like most do.  It also has a perfectly swollen knuckle 30 x 40 mm in the middle.  Makes a perfect handle.  Hope I dont mess this one up.

Put a braced curve in the bow with heat. That way it should keep that shape because it is not being strained.

Good idea!