Friday, April 09, 2004
Here's an experimental picture. It's attempting to show the construction steps on a light hickory bow I made for my landlord's son. It's pretty a big picture. I neglected to get a full draw picture before giving it away. It's 38 pounds at 28 inches. I used green leather dye to color it.
1. Adding recurves
2. Springback
3. Removing twist
4. Springback
5. Initial brace - long string
6. Floor tillered
7. Handle
Animation
1. Adding recurves
2. Springback
3. Removing twist
4. Springback
5. Initial brace - long string
6. Floor tillered
7. Handle
Animation