Making an Oak Bow

And this is her in anger




























This is the bow braced at 5"

The bow has been tillered and pulls 55# @ 28"


This is a detail of the basic limb tiller






Added a handle riser to the belly to create a bit more depth. Resin-based glue, held in place with hemp cordage.

72" Nock to Nock. 1 1/2" at the handle, tapering to 1/2" at the tips. 3/4" deep at the handle, fading to 1/2" at the tips. This is the rough shape to start with