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Donald Todd wrote:The simple bow like Dave's suffers the the same phenomenon as a bungee: the lathe cord (+bobbin) migrates to the mid-point. I don't believe that the bow arrangement was supposed to be portable.
Donald Todd wrote: Compare Dave's uprights with mine. These are so light that I am often asked if I am employing the spring in the uprights! My philosophy is to Keep It Simple, even if it means using something "modern". Rubber bands are 19th century.
Donald Todd wrote: I do, however, prefer to use the traditional pole where possible. I have plans to make a collapsible one: like a giant fishing rod! I almost got a second hand sea rod at an auction but someone out-bid me.
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