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Re: Hophornbeam, first try...
« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2015, 09:41:00 AM »
I just set my tree up with the draw length lines measured from the back of the handle where the draw length is measured from. That way I don't have to add or subtract, never was any good at that..  :)

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Re: Hophornbeam, first try...
« Reply #21 on: January 06, 2015, 02:22:00 AM »
So you using a sliding ruler of some sort or some other method of making it adjustable?  Or do you just always make the same thickness handle?

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Re: Hophornbeam, first try...
« Reply #22 on: January 06, 2015, 05:10:00 AM »
Handle is always the same design.

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Re: Hophornbeam, first try...
« Reply #23 on: January 06, 2015, 06:45:00 PM »
I have a few lengths of that same wood. I had no idea what it was. All I knew was that it was very hard. Now I know.
 Thanks.
 I did cut up a couple of logs for lams in my glass bows. That wood is very flexible. I can bend 1/4x1.5x3 foot long slats till the ends touch with no problem at all.
Good luck with your build, it will be interesting to see how this wood performs.
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Re: Hophornbeam, first try...
« Reply #24 on: January 06, 2015, 11:04:00 PM »
Thanks for the ideas guys!
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Re: Hophornbeam, first try...
« Reply #25 on: January 12, 2015, 12:11:00 PM »
I measure from the back. I see no reason to change. I don't make FG bows.

I just put down a strip of duct tape and measure off ad mark the inches on it.

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