holmgaard hickory bow

[KenH]

I'v known Half-Eye for years -- I have his Viking Pony Bow -- a 48" t-t-t Mollgabet that he gave me.

Richard is the one who got me into building my own bows, including several Mollegabets.  

The big difference between a Mollegabet and a Holmgaard (other than archeological site and prehistoric era) is that a Holmie has much less pronounced "shoulders" between the main part of the limb and the levers -- almost, but not quite a pyramid shape.

[monterey]

I made one from an oak board once but not really in keeping with either design.  It was more of a levered pyramid.  It was 69" NTN but drew 25#.    

I gave it to one of the grandkids and he loves it.

Maybe some pics on the desktop.

It's really a pretty good design and it's tempting to render it in a glass lam.

[monterey]

Did find a drawing.

   

[Mad Max]

This is a ash bow 2-1/2" wide at the fades then It starts getting real narrow 8/9" from the nock, 3/16"" at the nocks. It just turned out that way.
Heat treated hard.
I don't know what to call it?

 


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[Mad Max]

Originally posted by KenH:
I'v known Half-Eye for years -- I have his Viking Pony Bow -- a 48" t-t-t Mollgabet that he gave me.

Richard is the one who got me into building my own bows, including several Mollegabets.  

The big difference between a Mollegabet and a Holmgaard (other than archeological site and prehistoric era) is that a Holmie has much less pronounced "shoulders" between the main part of the limb and the levers -- almost, but not quite a pyramid shape.

Viking Pony bow Picture Please?