Hey all. I'm a new member here at Trad Gang. Been reading posts for while now and decided to join the fun. I've been making self bows for about 17-18 years now. Just finished one today. Osage. 68". Straight Stave. 6" handle (usually make them 5". Will from now on I believe). 1.5" to mid limb, straight taper to 1/2" nocks. Lot's of kinks in the limbs I had to work around, especially the bottom limb. 51# at 27". Whisper quiet . No hand shock at all. Interesting piece of "Bodark".
Started 2 Hackberry bows today. One for me and one for my six year old boy. Getting him started early!
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