, nice looking bow ryoon good luck in the contest im interested in this type of design what are some of the advantages this has over lets say a wide limbed lever bow. They are true shooters. I should be done with the complete series in a months time. Red Oak Board Bow. If not, a band saw will work, or … Hello, Thank you for watching my video. Wish me luck! Well the bow is finished came in at 17.0 oz. Apply a thin layer of EA-40 Bow Glue onto the back of the bow. Here is a pic of the first bow finished. This wasn't the first bow. Click here for video 1. Good looking bow Steve. One thing to keep in mind with red oak is how it reacts to being scraped. By having the more gradual taper, it is easier to go from bending to stiff instead of the bulky transition. Looking at the break I could see that one half of the riser was a clean break right at the glue line. Making recurved wooden selfbow from scratch. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. This first video shows what you will need. No the first bow was built using these old Pop Mech plans. If you think I could trap the outer limbs then I may consider it but I think I'll go a bit more narrow first. My chapter will coincide with Mark's heat treating tecniques. Fiddler's latest is an excellent example of a well made one. Using your bow here for an example if heat treating would add three pounds draw weight to this bow would it be possible to reduce the draw weight three pounds by removing wood, thus reducing mass a little more, and then replace those three pounds lost by reflexing and heat treating? As heavy as the bow is drawing now I feel it will take more than 1 oz of wood to bring it to my target draw weight even if I just work off the belly of the bow, I may have to change my target draw weight or risk taking excessive set or breaking the bow. Once in place, there should be a gap of about 5–6 in (13–15 cm) between the bow string and the handhold. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Archery Reference Center (Read-Only Information Center), World Atlatl Association General Discussion Forum, Knap-In Events Online Calendar: Post yours, view others. I've seen lots and lots of red oak bows here on PP. Figures 2 and 3 show the results. So I finished sanding the bow, shot it in a bit more, and put an easy finish on it. Here's the link to the contest. Trapping a bow. two pieces of red oak 2 inches long by 1 1/2 inch wide and 1/4 inch thick for tip overlays. Picking the Right Tree . I've found making the handle riser blend into the first couple inches of working limb will stop this kind of thing, it would also have prevented your bow from bending right out of the handle (as you mentioned earlier). The reason I believe a gradual taper is the superior design is because it's easier to tiller and maintain low outer limb mass. Cutting the board. jeb532. The bows are to be no more than 45# at no more than 28". Steve, I just made a bow out of red oak and it cracked first pull. If I do try and fix this one I might also go with a fiberglass wrap around the handle along with some extra wood laminations. This one is a 15# bow that I put together for my nephew who just turned 9. Looking forward to it! Because the growth rings are so porous they can create low spots on the bow if not careful and result in dangerous hinges. Make sure to swap out the decorations to achieve the most effective elemental damage. About 1" of set I would hope for on this bow, I like my target mass to come within about 5% of what I project it at plus or minus. 63 inch Red Oak bow pulling 56 lb. Steve this is just what newbies like me need, thanks, I worked the bow down to brace height and reweighed the bow, it now drawing 50# at 18". This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Mantra Red Oak board bow for contest - Build along, http://www.primitivearche...x.php/topic,26956.0.html, http://www.flickr.com/pho...63758724@N00/4060214458/, http://www.flickr.com/pho...63758724@N00/3006716089/, http://www.flickr.com/pho...63758724@N00/3006715951/, http://www.flickr.com/pho...63758724@N00/1715270271/. also, I would like for you to leave comments if you have any questions since it is difficult to add every minor detail into the videos. Ive made 5 of these bows 4 between 45-50 and a kids bow at 25# the adult bows just don't have the range or speed i'd like I may need to try another wood but red oak and soft maple is about all I can find in board form. Excellent advice, if I had to fix it that is pretty much how i'd do it. dave, it has an 8" stiff handle and fade section, The limb taper starts 16" in from the tip on each side, limbs are equal length. In the video you can see complete process.I really like Red Oak recurve bows. You are quite fortunate to have such a long handle. No restriction on strings. I would be glad to try and help as much as possible. Thanks for the advice guys. I've not tried it yet, but I suspect it will be good wood. A primitive skills and aboriginal technology message board for those interested in Stone Age, Bushcraft, Survival skills and Pal. Personally, I've been eying some Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii)...it's a white oak and has a good growth habit for bow-making (tends to grow nice straight, single trunks about 4-5" diameter). This 3rd video shows you how I make the lines, the cuts, and the glue on the handles and the tip overlays. Board Bow Buildalong Get yourself a red oak, white oak or hickory board with a straight all the way done the stave grain. Make sure to bookmark the link as I will keep updating the build for each new Update of ESO. Apply a strip of hickory on the back of the bow that runs the length of the bow. The winner gets to donate all the bows to an organization of their choosing like boy scouts. But life intervened and archery took a backseat. Sweet! It is made for endgame content like Trials and Dungeons. Most oaks (heck, most hardwoods, with the proper design) are good for bows. I personally don't like to have a handle where the riser must stay on for the bow to survive... Bad enough if the riser pops off, but this is a case in point for what can happen if the handle isn't strong enough to hold its own. This Bow build is multi-purpose & switching between decorations allows you to change the elemental attack of this set. Silent bear, thank you. Experiments in making stronger red oak long bows. Anyways, some how I got a bug in my backside to build a bow ov… OK, here we go. Anyways, some how I got a bug in my backside to build a bow ov… You can see that the bow was bending straight out of the handle which is bad on such a long bow. Anyways, some how I got a bug in my backside to build a bow ov… 319. https://archershub.com/what-is-the-best-wood-for-a-recurve-bow 45 lb Red Oak Flat Bow / American Style Longbow home made from Red Oak board from Lowes. Anyhow, below is my second red oak bow, I completed it in 10 hours without machinery (I will be using machines in the future haha). Dec 13, 2018 - Red Oak Pyramid Bow: I'd been involved in archery and bowhunting when I was younger, shot an old PSE wheel bow, chased deer around the woods of New Hampshire. Anyways, some how I got a bug in my backside to build a bow ov… It ended up being really light draw (about 5#s) which is too light for my 6yo (my 2yo boy is enjoying it though!). You can use a four way rasp/file for cutting or a band saw or jig saw. Sep 15, 2020 - Red Oak Pyramid Bow: I'd been involved in archery and bowhunting when I was younger, shot an old PSE wheel bow, chased deer around the woods of New Hampshire. It is for the fastest red oak board bow with other considerations like looks and durability. This is a bow I'm making for a contest on Primitive Archer and thought I'd do a build along to post on both forums. Most of the bows I build run 45#-55# in bow weight, and are capable of harvesting deer, turkey, black bear, wild hog, Javelina etc. I agree the riser came off first, then the handle went with it. A new tab will be designated for this series for ease of locating the tutorials. Also to be considered is mass at other points along the limb. Thanks Dave. That sucks snowboard moose. A 3/4" board is not thick enough to make a 50# bow over 66" long without a bending handle area, it will always flex and blow the handle off or break if too narrow. I marked about 7-8" away from the handle so I knew not to scrape there. Post Jul 23, 2009 #1 2009-07-23T03:12. But life intervened and archery took a backseat. Registered User. The winner will recieve all the bows submitted and be able to donate them to whoever they please. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Tom And Jerry Puppy, What If Plot Marvel, Nengi Bbnaija Birthday Month, Moon Knight Divided We Fall Read Online, Goyang Orions Prediction, Fire And Sword, Gianina Paolantonio Net Worth, The Last Boy Movie Wikipedia, " /> , nice looking bow ryoon good luck in the contest im interested in this type of design what are some of the advantages this has over lets say a wide limbed lever bow. They are true shooters. I should be done with the complete series in a months time. Red Oak Board Bow. If not, a band saw will work, or … Hello, Thank you for watching my video. Wish me luck! Well the bow is finished came in at 17.0 oz. Apply a thin layer of EA-40 Bow Glue onto the back of the bow. Here is a pic of the first bow finished. This wasn't the first bow. Click here for video 1. Good looking bow Steve. One thing to keep in mind with red oak is how it reacts to being scraped. By having the more gradual taper, it is easier to go from bending to stiff instead of the bulky transition. Looking at the break I could see that one half of the riser was a clean break right at the glue line. Making recurved wooden selfbow from scratch. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. This first video shows what you will need. No the first bow was built using these old Pop Mech plans. If you think I could trap the outer limbs then I may consider it but I think I'll go a bit more narrow first. My chapter will coincide with Mark's heat treating tecniques. Fiddler's latest is an excellent example of a well made one. Using your bow here for an example if heat treating would add three pounds draw weight to this bow would it be possible to reduce the draw weight three pounds by removing wood, thus reducing mass a little more, and then replace those three pounds lost by reflexing and heat treating? As heavy as the bow is drawing now I feel it will take more than 1 oz of wood to bring it to my target draw weight even if I just work off the belly of the bow, I may have to change my target draw weight or risk taking excessive set or breaking the bow. Once in place, there should be a gap of about 5–6 in (13–15 cm) between the bow string and the handhold. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Archery Reference Center (Read-Only Information Center), World Atlatl Association General Discussion Forum, Knap-In Events Online Calendar: Post yours, view others. I've seen lots and lots of red oak bows here on PP. Figures 2 and 3 show the results. So I finished sanding the bow, shot it in a bit more, and put an easy finish on it. Here's the link to the contest. Trapping a bow. two pieces of red oak 2 inches long by 1 1/2 inch wide and 1/4 inch thick for tip overlays. Picking the Right Tree . I've found making the handle riser blend into the first couple inches of working limb will stop this kind of thing, it would also have prevented your bow from bending right out of the handle (as you mentioned earlier). The reason I believe a gradual taper is the superior design is because it's easier to tiller and maintain low outer limb mass. Cutting the board. jeb532. The bows are to be no more than 45# at no more than 28". Steve, I just made a bow out of red oak and it cracked first pull. If I do try and fix this one I might also go with a fiberglass wrap around the handle along with some extra wood laminations. This one is a 15# bow that I put together for my nephew who just turned 9. Looking forward to it! Because the growth rings are so porous they can create low spots on the bow if not careful and result in dangerous hinges. Make sure to swap out the decorations to achieve the most effective elemental damage. About 1" of set I would hope for on this bow, I like my target mass to come within about 5% of what I project it at plus or minus. 63 inch Red Oak bow pulling 56 lb. Steve this is just what newbies like me need, thanks, I worked the bow down to brace height and reweighed the bow, it now drawing 50# at 18". This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Mantra Red Oak board bow for contest - Build along, http://www.primitivearche...x.php/topic,26956.0.html, http://www.flickr.com/pho...63758724@N00/4060214458/, http://www.flickr.com/pho...63758724@N00/3006716089/, http://www.flickr.com/pho...63758724@N00/3006715951/, http://www.flickr.com/pho...63758724@N00/1715270271/. also, I would like for you to leave comments if you have any questions since it is difficult to add every minor detail into the videos. Ive made 5 of these bows 4 between 45-50 and a kids bow at 25# the adult bows just don't have the range or speed i'd like I may need to try another wood but red oak and soft maple is about all I can find in board form. Excellent advice, if I had to fix it that is pretty much how i'd do it. dave, it has an 8" stiff handle and fade section, The limb taper starts 16" in from the tip on each side, limbs are equal length. In the video you can see complete process.I really like Red Oak recurve bows. You are quite fortunate to have such a long handle. No restriction on strings. I would be glad to try and help as much as possible. Thanks for the advice guys. I've not tried it yet, but I suspect it will be good wood. A primitive skills and aboriginal technology message board for those interested in Stone Age, Bushcraft, Survival skills and Pal. Personally, I've been eying some Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii)...it's a white oak and has a good growth habit for bow-making (tends to grow nice straight, single trunks about 4-5" diameter). This 3rd video shows you how I make the lines, the cuts, and the glue on the handles and the tip overlays. Board Bow Buildalong Get yourself a red oak, white oak or hickory board with a straight all the way done the stave grain. Make sure to bookmark the link as I will keep updating the build for each new Update of ESO. Apply a strip of hickory on the back of the bow that runs the length of the bow. The winner gets to donate all the bows to an organization of their choosing like boy scouts. But life intervened and archery took a backseat. Sweet! It is made for endgame content like Trials and Dungeons. Most oaks (heck, most hardwoods, with the proper design) are good for bows. I personally don't like to have a handle where the riser must stay on for the bow to survive... Bad enough if the riser pops off, but this is a case in point for what can happen if the handle isn't strong enough to hold its own. This Bow build is multi-purpose & switching between decorations allows you to change the elemental attack of this set. Silent bear, thank you. Experiments in making stronger red oak long bows. Anyways, some how I got a bug in my backside to build a bow ov… OK, here we go. Anyways, some how I got a bug in my backside to build a bow ov… You can see that the bow was bending straight out of the handle which is bad on such a long bow. Anyways, some how I got a bug in my backside to build a bow ov… 319. https://archershub.com/what-is-the-best-wood-for-a-recurve-bow 45 lb Red Oak Flat Bow / American Style Longbow home made from Red Oak board from Lowes. Anyhow, below is my second red oak bow, I completed it in 10 hours without machinery (I will be using machines in the future haha). Dec 13, 2018 - Red Oak Pyramid Bow: I'd been involved in archery and bowhunting when I was younger, shot an old PSE wheel bow, chased deer around the woods of New Hampshire. Anyways, some how I got a bug in my backside to build a bow ov… It ended up being really light draw (about 5#s) which is too light for my 6yo (my 2yo boy is enjoying it though!). You can use a four way rasp/file for cutting or a band saw or jig saw. Sep 15, 2020 - Red Oak Pyramid Bow: I'd been involved in archery and bowhunting when I was younger, shot an old PSE wheel bow, chased deer around the woods of New Hampshire. It is for the fastest red oak board bow with other considerations like looks and durability. This is a bow I'm making for a contest on Primitive Archer and thought I'd do a build along to post on both forums. Most of the bows I build run 45#-55# in bow weight, and are capable of harvesting deer, turkey, black bear, wild hog, Javelina etc. I agree the riser came off first, then the handle went with it. A new tab will be designated for this series for ease of locating the tutorials. Also to be considered is mass at other points along the limb. Thanks Dave. That sucks snowboard moose. A 3/4" board is not thick enough to make a 50# bow over 66" long without a bending handle area, it will always flex and blow the handle off or break if too narrow. I marked about 7-8" away from the handle so I knew not to scrape there. Post Jul 23, 2009 #1 2009-07-23T03:12. But life intervened and archery took a backseat. Registered User. The winner will recieve all the bows submitted and be able to donate them to whoever they please. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Tom And Jerry Puppy, What If Plot Marvel, Nengi Bbnaija Birthday Month, Moon Knight Divided We Fall Read Online, Goyang Orions Prediction, Fire And Sword, Gianina Paolantonio Net Worth, The Last Boy Movie Wikipedia, " /> Toys

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