The bow has a bamboo back...with maple and bamboo lams and belly of osage...handle is purple heart.. It shoots a heavy arrow really well. It took about an inch of set in the limbs, but that was after about 200 arrows...hope it fits...
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I always wanted a bamboo backed bow, they just look cool. It'll be a while before I get to shoot it due to a bum shoulder, guess I'll have to work on some heavy arrows in my free time. Thanks again Kevin I'll give it a good home here.
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oh man longbow you just set the bar high with a sinew backed bow. I bet that thing zips and arrow.
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I love those tips, Longbowhunter! What are they stuck on with? Very interesting bow...
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I've made good progress on my trade bow. The tillering is coming right along. It is following the string some which I expected and acctually intended, but I'm trying to keep it under a certain amount.
I will try to get some pics up soon. I slimmed down the tips some. They were too thick and heavy and looked slow. Now they are alot sleeker.
Bona
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Oh, also wanted to say, NICE BOW Longbowhntr!
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Finally getting some good time on my bow. Was looking good and even, with one limb seeming to be a little stiffer than the other. Then I strung it to a low brace 4-5" and one limb is much stronger than the other. Any suggestions on where to remove wood from would be appreciated. It is a birch board backed with thin hickory.
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Razorback, the last picture says it all. You need to leave the left limb alone close to the fade, and get the midlimb bending. The right limb looks pretty good but it will be a lot stronger than the left by the time you get rid of that hinge. A tillering gizmo is a huge help.
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Thanks 1025vs, I have a gizmo and have only been working the outer third. That hinge was a little surprise. I will work the outer third some more and reduce the over all weight on the right limb. Will be a fun way to spend some dad day time.
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