Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Oak ELB 3 takes shape

Have reached the point where I have a tiller that draws 65# @ 26". With final sanding and a little wood removed from the handle area I should end with 65# @ 28"

this is it drawn to 26"

Braced

Monday, October 02, 2006

ELB in the making

Spokeshaved this oak stave to its rough dimensions


Showing nice grain on the belly

American Plains Flat Bow

Here is one produced for a friend. Oak, flat bow, 70" NtoN. 1 3/4" at fades, 1/2" at nocks.


Detail of handle


Full draw