What are some good core woods?
What are some good core woods fora horn bow? Would woods like cherry or arou d that density be ideal, be use it is lighter than maple(a often used wood) since I've heard the core should be from a...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
Well I'm not going to put the bow under that much reflex since I'm going to make an angular style horn bow. Is cherry a viable core for that kind of horn bow
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
That wood be a waste of horn IMHO on that design...pending on what the intents of the dimensions versus draw
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
Why would cherry wood be a waste of horn in a horn bow? The myth that cherry just explodes isnt true, if that is why you think it won't work.
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
Sounds good. Cherry has a lot of similarities to maple in its general texture and gluing properties. I've seen cherry used in a bone belly composite. Marc made a Sinew backed Cherry that chrysaled and...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
Cool I'm gonna make a cherry composite bow!!!! Do you have a link or picture of the cherry bow with the bone belly?
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
It was in a PA article. There is a Mongolian bow over on Atarn that also appears to have a Cherry core. Careful with taking everything BH says as the absolute truth. A little knowledge can be...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
You should put alot of reflex in this design if your using horn then the horn is definatly worth it. Not tip touching by a long shot but most of the bows I've seen from tombs can have a good foot of...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
If you have the cherry, use that. Patrick, do you remember what issue of Primitive Archer has that bone belly bow?
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
I meant horn, not the cherry....I've never made a hornbow. But if im understanding you corectly your talking about a deflexed bow,so why put horn on the belly if its not needed,and use a wood belly....
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
hey blackhawk...i'm going to give you a little credit here...ok...i havn't started actually making my bow yet as i've never done it...but researched it off and on over the last two years. I've seen...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
Blackhawk, The guy wants to make an angular horn bow which is a historically used design, no doubt for some good reasons. Even if not, that's what he wants. You are gifted bowmaker and a quick study...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
Patrick St M wrote: Blackhawk, The guy wants to make an angular horn bow which is a historically used design, no doubt for some good reasons. Even if not, that's what he wants.You are gifted bowmaker...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
i know its a historical used design. thats why i put IMHO. if i give my opinion on something i actually havent done i let them know by saying this. in my opinion historical is cool,but not practical...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
hey dually.. a simple selfbow or linen,silk,rawhide etc backed bow will be your best bet. once you determine what exact type of bow you want to make then i would suggest starting your own thread in...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
thanks blackhawk...oh the bickering was comical to read don't get me wrong...I just singled you out for your opinion...and as for who is or is not a real ...for lack of a better word..ahem...noob...I...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
I have ZERO horn experience. I think I get Blackhawks point and I somewhat I agree. Basically if your adding a back or belly to a bow design that doesnt require that type of compression or tension...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
dually66, You should go for it with the board bow first I agree. Im far from an expert but I have found excellent red oak and maple boards at lowes and home depot , but I had to sort through many...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
unkadon...thank you...I was thinking the same thing...in the 6 to 8 foot board range...i've been picking through them at the stores...no luck on those boards just yet...i'm real picky about the...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
It seems that most people use maple as a core in horn bows. Does it matter whether the maple is heartwood or sapwood? In other words, can maple sapwood make a decent core without a high chance of...
View ArticleRe: What are some good core woods?
Haven't made a hornbow, but very familiar with laminated bows. A lot has been said about using lighter woods for cores and the like, and there is obvious value in some of it. But the best way to...
View Article
