So after a few months, and this being my 3rd attempt at a bow. ( 1 piece did break to the perfect size and shape of an atlatl, next project.) The first 2, didnt make it passed a floor tiller. Due to me getting super excited and bending it too far, until i heard that unfortunate crack. Now i am saying this is almost done, because i want to do some finishing touches (reduce the handle, and still need to include some kind of an arrow rest, and leather handle.) Now i wanted to attempt to make this bow out of the least amount of tools possible. My own challenge just in case while in the woods if i need to build a bow, from a couple of tools from my BOB, or camping. I only used a hatchet, a double sided rasp, and a tiny bit of sandpaper to smooth it out. Nothing else. I did use a draw knife, to remove bark, but could have done it with a knife or hatchet.
Now the bow, it is maple, 61" tall, not sure of the draw weight due to no scale, which i will be picking up soon. I would have to estimate under 30lbs, maybe closer to 20. I can check in the future. Now the bow has a couple pin holes in 1 limb, very tiny but the holes go all the way through. It does have a hinge that is noticeable, maybe in the pic as well. I can see it. Also the steam bend DID NOT work. Lol. I probably did it wrong, but oh well. The bow string i did purchase, it was a flemish twist 58", (B-55 dracon ) which gives the brace on the handle to the string 6in. That is gonna be a skill i work on during the winter. Cordage and bow string making.
I only have a single arrow, with no tip, as i still need to measure my arrow length, thats the excuse for no video. And of me not shooting it. Plus i haven't shot a bow in about 7 years, and the 10yo kids were outshooting me at that time.
Its not the prettiest, its definitely UGLY. I call it OLD UGLY. But it definitely shoots.