Egyptian composite build a-long

[D. Tiller]

I had the same thoughts! 

[welch2]

Pat , I sure hope so .  But I don't have to be able to draw it ,Nugget does .I drew him in the bow trade over on palioplanet . T.J. 's draw weight is around 60# at 26" . I hope I don't overshoot it much.

Here is a close up picture of the back after removing the ace bandages.



Notice how the ace bandages left some high places ,caused by the edges of the bandages .Normally I rewrap them in the other direction after a few hours to even that out. But it has been so hot the sinew dried hard in that time. Adding a little more sinew will fix it I think .

Ralph

[welch2]

I hope I'm getting close to being done . Today I sanded the sinew down a bit .( mostly on the sides) And added one more layer (5 legs) trying to make the back more oval . This time I was able to tie straight to the tips......



Ralph

[welch2]

I measured it,,,, 3" of reflex from the back of the bandaged handle . I'll tighten it a few turns as the sinew dries . So it should end up between 3" and 4" of reflex . I think that's as far as I will go ,this bow is only supposed to be 60# @ 26" .   

Ralph

[sonny]

as thick as it seems I think it'll be more like 100#....
I know you can sand the sinew a bit to take the weight down some but otherwise how do you reduce the weight ??

interesting build-along !!
 

[welch2]

I think I can still sand the horn down a little also .


Ralph

[welch2]

I unwrapped it , the sinew isn't cured yet , but it's holding just over 1" reflex ( measured to the back) .I dyed the last layer of sinew so I could easily determine what I sanding through as I evened up the back .





Next I will check ,again the thickness of the horn every where .Then sinew wrap the limbs just below the nocks . Then make and glue the horn spacer ,and install it in the handle ,,,,,, Then sinew wrap the handle.



And then cut and shape the nocks.

Ralph

[Ryano]

Coming along nicely. 

[The Burnt Hill Archer]

hey man its starting to look like a bow!

[welch2]

Thanks , yea it does look a bit like a bow.
I wrapped the limbs just below the nocks ,and either side of the gap in the horns at the handle.



And I made the horn spacer for the gap at the handle .I took my time filing it down making it so tight ,I had to pull it in place with clamps.



Ralph

[welch2]

I got the handle shaped





Checked the tiller too ,looks pretty good just bending on my knee. Now I have to finish sinew wrapping the handle . Then shape the nocks .Tweak tiller . And decorate it ........

Ralph

[Pat B]

Ralph, Have you shot it yet?     Pat

[welch2]

not yet Pat .sure is tempting though.

Ralph

[madcrow]

If you need somebody to pull her back and fire a few test shots, i will volunteer my services.

[Ryano]

How close did you come draw weight wise? It sure looks awful thick!