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Offline Dave 55

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Have some questions
« on: April 11, 2009, 02:45:32 pm »
Dont really want to make a war bow but would like to make a 66 inch elb ,id be using osage and the only bows ive made to date have been flat bows,Id be shooting for 60# to 70# at 26 inches,do any of you have an idea of what the starting dimensions might be?any help is appreciated,Dave.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Have some questions
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2009, 05:13:22 pm »
Start at about 1 1/4" at the center and taper to 1/2" at the tips. This will give you a very stout bow. From here reduce the thickness and width as necessary to achieve the tiller and draw weight you want.
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Offline Dave 55

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Re: Have some questions
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2009, 06:39:49 pm »
Thanks very much Pat.
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