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Title: Who has worked ERC as a self bow ?
Post by: formerbutcher on June 11, 2009, 11:19:00 AM

I have a stave that is just under 61" 2" wide and knot free. I'm looking for a design to make a bend in the handle unbacked 40# bow. Think it can be done ? Or should i back it with something ?

Thanks John

Title: Re: Who has worked ERC as a self bow ?
Post by: mike mcguire on June 11, 2009, 01:31:00 PM

thats kinda short for cedar,whats the draw length?

Title: Re: Who has worked ERC as a self bow ?
Post by: formerbutcher on June 11, 2009, 01:34:00 PM

Not sure yet, maybe 26-27"

Title: Re: Who has worked ERC as a self bow ?
Post by: mike mcguire on June 11, 2009, 09:24:00 PM

that is too long a draw for a 61in cedar, red cedar for that draw should be 70in to be on the safe side, buts that just my opinion

Title: Re: Who has worked ERC as a self bow ?
Post by: formerbutcher on June 12, 2009, 10:39:00 AM

Thanks Mike, Will see how it goes....this is all a learning experience for me, you just dont' know until you try !