Long bow project

Mike

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• Aug 30, 2013

• #21

No one told me that I had to un-string this thing. I've left it strung for 2 months now (because I shoot it everyday) and after un-stringing it today, it has curved limbs. I lost 1/2" of brace height. Did I ruin it? Stupid noob.

 

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• Aug 30, 2013

• #22

Mike said:

No one told me that I had to un-string this thing. I've left it strung for 2 months now (because I shoot it everyday) and after un-stringing it today, it has curved limbs. I lost 1/2" of brace height. Did I ruin it? Stupid noob.

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Aw shit, I hope it's not ruined, can't help ya.

 

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• Aug 30, 2013

• #23

It may recover some but probably not all.

 

Mike

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• Aug 30, 2013

• #24

Is this common with Hickory bows? Does it matter?

 

Milo

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• Aug 30, 2013

• #25

Mike said:

Is this common with Hickory bows? Does it matter?

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It is common when strung for long periods of time with hickory. It does not recover like other woods.
I know you think it sucks but this will not be your last longbow and you have learned a ton.

 

Mike

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• Aug 30, 2013

• #26

Thanks Milo.

 

Milo

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• Aug 30, 2013

• #27

Mike said:

Thanks Milo.

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Sorry bud but do not fear you CAN make another. Let it sit for a week and see what happens to it. You should shop around binghams bow building supply shop and see what is out there. Pretty neat and something to consider.

 

Mike

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• Aug 30, 2013

• #28

Not interested in building one yet.
Can you suggest a production or custom replacement in the $250 or less range?

 

Milo

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• Aug 30, 2013

• #29

Mike said:

Not interested in building one yet.
Can you suggest a production or custom replacement in the $250 or less range?

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I have a 50 pound recurve you could use this year if you need. Its a recurve and not a long bow..if you keep an eye out on tradgang one may show up pretty cheap.

 

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• Aug 31, 2013

• #30

Do we know what was lost here? Can the same forces not be put back on the bow in the opposite direction? Thinking a steam box here.

 

Mike

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• Aug 31, 2013

• #31

I have the bow loosely strung up backwards with weight on the paracord string I made. Milo told me the damage is already done to the fibers. I don't have a lot into this bow and it will look nice on the wall.