My latest project (Elm

[Holten101]

#7278

I made this bow as a copy of an insanly fast hazle bow I made a while back (which fretted badly after 20-30 shots). Im strying to settle on a design that will yeild fast, realiable bows, and this bow is part of this process..so its been quickly made (to quickly judgeing by the draw picture:-(. The bow is more an excersize in reduction that a tiller project.

Stats: 67″ ntn, 52# @ 28″, tips ar slightly reflexed (it holds 1″ of reflex 30 min after being unstrung). Total weight (no string or handle wrap) is 19,5 ounces (552 grames).

The tips are about as thin as they can be I think. Having made quite a few Møllegabet and Holmegård bows I think I will concentrate on a true pyramid next time. In the process of trimming a Møllegabet for more speed I allmost end up with that anyway (alot of excess weight is hidden in the traditional sharp shoulders of a Møllegabet bow it seems…or maybe just the way I make them;-).

well…here it is (sorry about the picture quality)

Drawn to about 24″. A few minor knots are responsible for some stiff areas, and the upper limb (right) has a hinge close to the fade.

Thin tips;-)…thats a 11/32 shaft.

Cheers

[David Petersen]

#60302

A very cool bow, Holten! I’ve always been a big fan of the Holmegaard style, though I’m yet to build one. This hybrid maintains that charm. I hope you’ll build one “seriously” to be a shooter. Dave

[Stephen Graf]

#61280

I had to stare at that picture for a while to see the hinge near the fade… Maybe I see it only because you say it is there. (That’s why I stick to making fiberglass bows) 👿

Great Job! How fast does it shoot?

[Holten101]

#61324

Hehe…the hinge (I admit its minor) dosnt effect the bows performance it seems (no measurable set).

I took it to the range last night and its fast..my fastest selfbow yet. Im still worried the tips are too thin for long term durability…but thats my nature;-).

I dont have acces to a chronograph so I dont know exactly how fast it is. It has plenty punch using my hunting weight arrows (650 grs). I might have to make me some flight arrows and try it out for distance.

I have several staves of elm, plum and yew, designated for this particular design in the works. Ill post when I have new bows ready or if I have more info on bows which I have previously posted here.

Cheers

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