bobdysart14: For John F. Hazel stave cut to length.
bobdysart14: For John F. Marked out. First rough out done.
bobdysart14: For John F. Second part of roughing out done. Tapers to nock ends plus decrowning of back of limbs - this will keep the limbs wide and get closer to target draw weight. Handle slimmed and rough shaped. Nock ends tapered further.
bobdysart14: For John F. Second part of roughing out done. Tapers to nock ends plus decrowning of back of limbs - this will keep the limbs wide and get closer to target draw weight. Handle slimmed and rough shaped. Nock ends tapered further.
bobdysart14: For John F. Second part of roughing out done. Tapers to nock ends plus decrowning of back of limbs - this will keep the limbs wide and get closer to target draw weight. Handle slimmed and rough shaped. Nock ends tapered further.
bobdysart14: Boom! Unfortunately a small dead pin knot on the side of the limb failed in shear loading. I will seek out another piece of wood…..
bobdysart14: Boom! Unfortunately a small dead pin knot on the side of the limb failed in shear loading. I will seek out another piece of wood…..
bobdysart14: Boom! Unfortunately a small dead pin knot on the side of the limb failed in shear loading. I will seek out another piece of wood…..
bobdysart14: If at first…Belly profile.
bobdysart14: Ash handle block detail on elm heartwood bow.
bobdysart14: Elm heartwood bow, current status - no finish applied
bobdysart14: Elm heartwood bow - nock glued in place, awaiting whipping on
bobdysart14: First few shots - handle wrap not fitted yet. A 28” inch draw with a 29” field arrow.