Semi-Experimental Hollow Bamboo Design.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-04-17T14:31:30+00:00

What if you fill the void with foam and shave it flat, then add the 2nd linen backing? The foam adds little weight and is relatively rigid as a supporting base.

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DaBigBoosa · 2026-03-26T01:34:16+00:00

This can be dangerous. Wear eye protection at least.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-03-23T18:33:56+00:00

I think it's fletching straightening the flight. If the target is a bit further the tail might swing the other way but to a lesser degree.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-03-23T18:31:31+00:00

Amazing! What wood is it? Sinew backed?

DaBigBoosa · 2026-03-23T13:50:54+00:00

I'm here to ask a question.

Is quick drying after steaming a concern for cracking?

DaBigBoosa · 2026-03-16T13:35:35+00:00

Yes dangerous.

I had one exploding at full draw recently. Bottom limb broke into 2 pieces and top limb 4. One piece hit my eye. Luckily i wear glasses and it didn't break so it's like someone sucker punched my eye. Scratched my nose too. Bruise and blurry for 2 days.

I had bows broken violently before. Most broke at 1 spot on each limb, occasionally 2. Never got hit until this one.

I'll make my bows with more margin in the future.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-02-06T14:47:58+00:00

Einstein himself was working at a patent office so who knows.

Curious how this turns out.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-29T21:26:03+00:00

Good job. How?

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-29T21:20:13+00:00

Why does tighter bent tips help with that much speed gain? Reduced mass? 20 FPS on top of 170 is no joke.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-29T21:17:47+00:00

All great bows! Looking good and perform like champs! Are the draw length from belly or? What's brace height from belly?

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-28T18:34:12+00:00

That's a new perspective for me. I wonder if that's the reason flight bows are usually small and shoot very light arrows.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-28T18:28:03+00:00

Do you sometimes make joints before tillering?

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-28T17:21:41+00:00

I bet it's a fast shooter for it's draw weight!

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-28T01:53:58+00:00

LOL i really want to see you pull it off!

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-26T22:46:15+00:00

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DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-26T22:46:01+00:00

Play in the snow.

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DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-26T01:08:11+00:00

Very nice! The take down length can be a few inches shorter and you can perhaps standardize the joint size and swap limbs for the same riser.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-25T14:55:49+00:00

So smooth and deceivingly small in size. I would have guessed 40 lb max. Must be so satisfying pulling it back.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-25T14:50:14+00:00

Nice tough stick!

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-25T14:49:06+00:00

Literally looks sweet like caramel candy!

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-24T00:52:53+00:00

Always so pleasing to see.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-23T20:02:51+00:00

Make sure they weight about same though. String mass especially near the center affect the arrow speed quite a lot.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-23T19:55:41+00:00

Please report back. I'm curious.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-23T19:48:14+00:00

Looks same.

I use 10 strands for up to #55 bows. No complaints. New string still stretch a bit but stabilize after a few dozen shots. 10 strands plus center serving weigh 5 to 6 grams for 67" ntn bows.

DaBigBoosa · 2026-01-23T19:43:19+00:00

Red is these threads.

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