Trying to decide whether to make a flatbow or longbow out of some staves...Could you flatbow shooters post some pics of yours? That would be awesome!!
Here is my Thunder Mountain Flatbow. I know it is a laminated bow but maybe it will help you out. It is 62" long and 57@28. width at widest point in riser is 1 7/8", width at fadeout is 1 11/16", width at mid limb is 1 1/4", width just before string nock is 9/16". hope this helps. Charley
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What are your staves? Osage flat bow. My favorite design, 1 1/4" from fade to last 10" then taper to nock at 3/8". . 50-55 # @ 28"
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I'm all over this thread. Been wanting to see a few flat bows myself. A buddy of mine just roughed one out of a red oak board for me. He backed it with drywall tape and added an ipe and walnut handle. A little crude, but so fun to shoot.
Nothing fancy. Oak board bow been serving my daughter well for a few years now.
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I have one osage and three cherry...I like the look too and these look great! Thanks sheephunter for the specs!!
Hope it helps dixie! Thanks for all the compliments on the bow. Shes not fancy, just brown glass but a sweet shooter!