Cable backed

[bow101]

Anyone know of a thread about a cable backed bow, But..! I'm looking for the type that has a small bow version fixed on the back of a regular bow something like this,

[Joec123able]

I believe it's called a Penobscot bow

[bow101]

Thanks for the bow name, here is a link to one.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=10369.0

[Joec123able]

Yea there neat bows but I've never built one seems like they'd zip an arrow fast

[Newindian]

 On All the penobescots I've seen the strings end at the tips of the smaller bow.

[JackCrafty]

Yeah, there is no string running between the tips on the smaller bow.

And as a side note, these bows were invented around the year 1900.  They were not used by "pre-contact" Penobscot Indians.

[DavidV]

What's the force draw curve of one of a Penobscot like? Always wondered how they'd shoot.

[Squirrelslayer]

are there any buildalongs for this kind of bow? SS

[bow101]

Yeah, there is no string running between the tips on the smaller bow.

I was not sure, but makes sense for the string just to pull on the tips.

are there any buildalongs for this kind of bow? SS

Will do some searching, see what I can find.  Not sure if the smaller bow is attached with just leather lace or what..? Or is it attached in a solid fashion..?

[JackCrafty]

The smaller bow is attached with a wrapping of leather or cordage.

There are some build-a-longs out there and at least one professional bow maker who makes a very modern version of this style.  I haven't looked at this type of bow in a while so I don't have the links handy.

[rkeltner]

there's another type like the peneobscott where the string extends over the tips of the back bow and connects at the handle. i believe it's  called a micmak

[bow101]

  finally found the Build-A-Long for the Peneobscott Bow.........   Enjoy

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,10852.0.html

[Squirrelslayer]

  finally found the Build-A-Long for the Peneobscott Bow.........   Enjoy

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,10852.0.html

thank you, SS

[mikekeswick]

but what you have got to ask yourself is 'where does the advantage over a normal bow come from?'

It was a whiteman who came up with this bow idea as a bit of a novelty.

[bow101]

It's only an alternative to maybe beefing up the weight of an uder weight bow, eg 35#  make it into a peneobscott you can boost it to say 65# -  50# how ever your design turns out.  Read the posts by Judson he explains it in layman's terms.
Have never built a peneobscott or micmak bow. I ask myself nada........!!!!!!!!!   

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=10369.0
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,10852.0.html