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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: silent sniper on July 30, 2021, 07:31:42 AM
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Happy Friday everyone! I am showing off my latest build, a 5 laminate bamboo ASL hill style longbow. This is my first attempt at an all bamboo bow and it turned out alright. The full draw is a little soft in the outers but I will change that in my next one. Here are the specs;
-66" ntn, 51@ 28
-limb is comprised of 5 pieces of heat treated, tapered bamboo. The riser is black walnut
-max limb width 1-3/16, tapered to just under 1/2" nocks. symmetrical length limbs with equal tiller for 3 under release.
-genuine wild boar leather grip/strike plate from a hog I shot
-padded loop X99 string
-automotive gloss clear coat finish
-holds 1" of rested reflex and has very slight string follow after shooting.
Speed was 154 fps at 10 gpp. The weak outers killed the speed on this bow, I know this design has the potential for mid-high 160's.
An all bamboo bow is an interesting bow compared to the osage and hickory bellied ASL bows I have built in the past. The all bamboo limb is lighter and softer to shoot than either osage or hickory. I do think that bamboo takes a little more set though compared to the other two woods mentioned. But the all bamboo limb is extremely resilient and quickly returns to its rested position compared to a wood limb.
All in all it was a good first attempt for an all bamboo bow, it certainly wont be the last one I build. The bow is gentle and quiet and a true pleasure to shoot.
Cheers,
Taylor
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Very nice..
:thumbsup:
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I like that one. 👌 what is your thickness taper?
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Amazing work!! That is a fine bamboo longbow! :clapper:
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Very nice bow. Did you use natural bamboo or flooring?
Dave.
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Happy Friday everyone! I am showing off my latest build, a 5 laminate bamboo ASL hill style longbow.
Beautiful. You do the sweetest lam bows, with superlative finishing and detail work.
-genuine wild boar leather grip/strike plate from a hog I shot
There's nothing like supplying it yourself and knowing every step it's taken from the field to your shop.
Mark
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Shweeet...
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Nice looking bow for sure :thumbsup:
Looks a little bit whippy. Maybe a little stiff in the near handle meat?
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Nice whipped tipped bow.
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate it. The bow is definitely whip tillered which is not ideal for the ASL design. It makes a very smooth shooter but the performance is not where it should be.
I like that one. 👌 what is your thickness taper?
The lams typically start out with either a .001 or .002, but I hand taper them before they are finished. They end up not being a straight linear taper.
Very nice bow. Did you use natural bamboo or flooring?
Dave.
Dave, I built the bow out of natural bamboo I processed myself.
Happy Friday everyone! I am showing off my latest build, a 5 laminate bamboo ASL hill style longbow.
Beautiful. You do the sweetest lam bows, with superlative finishing and detail work.
-genuine wild boar leather grip/strike plate from a hog I shot
There's nothing like supplying it yourself and knowing every step it's taken from the field to your shop.
Mark
Mark, I appreciate it! I hope your builds are going well.
Nice looking bow for sure :thumbsup:
Looks a little bit whippy. Maybe a little stiff in the near handle meat?
Flem, yes its definitely whip tillered. I will fix that on my next build.
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Another nice rig!!
HH~
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Looking good.