Wide limb flat bow

[TomMcDonald]

Hi all,
I'm looking for a wide-limbed flat bow.
Anyone got any leads?
I have something like this in my mind.
   

[Crimson mist]

How many pounds?

[TomMcDonald]

70lb.

[TomMcDonald]

Holmegaard is what I'm lookin for.

[Jack Skinner]

Get Paul Comstocks Book a good piece of ash or elm and build your own.

[razorback]

Check out the thread on Bernie's Holmegaard self bow. Not sure what Aussie wood would be good for this type of bow.

[TomMcDonald]

Noticed that bow, great bow.
I would prefer the Meare Heath style and have someone from Nebraska makin me a bow from Pignut Hickory.

[fujimo]

hi Tom
wayne here.
i have a mate just recently returned to aus.in the snowy river area. we looked into aussie woods. the aussie ash looked really awesome.
straight as a die. really good properties.
tons of it available in board and possibly stave form as well.
me mate is a carpenter, and is actually going to send me some ash, however i am sure he would be more than happy to assist you as well, if you would like. the ash grows in his area, and he has contacts with the loggers. he knows what to look for in a board for a bow, and could possibly send some to you. he made some bows while he was here visiting me, and he also has a really good mate there who is a top bowyer. so mail me if you would like me to forward details.
cheers
wayne

[TomMcDonald]

Hi Wayne,
At this stage I've got someone making the bow for me. I'd like to get into bowmaking but at the moment I'm not confident. I'd like to get some books and maybe go to a practical class on doing it.
Thanks very much for the offer. What kind of ash is it? I've got some Victorian Ash Arrow shafts that I've not used but wouldn't mind turning into some hunting arrows.

[Rich Evans]

Tom, IMHO, you should take fujimo up on his offer to let his friend help you in selecting a stave or tree for that matter. No better way to build confidence than to just do it.  I started by reading books and such, but I didn't make any real improvement until I actually worked hand in hand with someone who has made a bow or two. I am by far no expert and my bows don't even compare to a lot of them on here, but I am convinced I would be a lot worse if it wasn't for the contact I have spent with fellow bowyers. So when you are ready to make one get with that guy and be a sponge.  Better yet, get with that top bowyer he knows, I know I would if I had the chance. I have been doing this since '96 and plan to still go to Ed Scott's class next year if I can muster up the dollars.  So I guess what I am saying is take any help you can get, never know when you will want to use it. Again this is my .02 and take it as that. Don't want a debate from anyone, just wanted to post my opinion.

[TomMcDonald]

Thanks Rich, you know, that's a good idea.
After all this Christmas crap is over I'd like to contact him.

[Rich Evans]

Good luck Tom, but be careful this bow making is very addicting.  Don't say we didn't warn ya.