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BowEd:
Making another composite bow here.Going with less thickness of a core by 1/16" and more composites.Increasing the composites thicknesses.Thickness wise the dimensions of bow are all the same as the thicker core bow in the end yet.Close to same profile and length too.Same overall mass weight too.I'm wondering and will find out soon too after sinew cures how much overall poundage difference there might be between the two.With the wooden core being the stiffest component on a horn bow,and the horn and sinew being more elastic.Wonder what the difference if any the final result will be.Might be a pretty vague question to ask but just wondering if there are any thoughts about this out there.I'm using the same .70 density core material too.
I figure it to be a little more elastic.Maybe not as much poundage.If not I intend to just add more sinew.There's always that option I figure.I guess in a nut shell I'm asking how much value does a thicker core have in the poundage of a horn bow?Also does a more dense core if it is elastic enough to seem stronger?Wondering about durability here also.Even though it is in the neutral plane.

gfugal:
If the bow is the same thickness, but greater ratio of composite material to wood, than theoretically it would be less poundage since the Sinew and Horn tend to be less stiff. but they are more elastic so it should be able to bend further and handle stress better. If it was already well within its limits then i would keep more wood. If you wanted higher poundage plus good stress capabilities maybe you should keep the same wood thickness but also inceease the amount of composite material, thus making it thicker than before.

Stick Bender:
I have never made a composite bow but enjoy other peoples builds and working to  build one at some point but I enjoy Adams book so I was doing a little reading & here is my my interpretation for what it's worth & somebody can correct me if I'm wrong  but isn't the core material pretty much along the neutral plane and the vast majority of the tention & compretion work is handled by the horn & sinew so just Ruffly thinking wouldn't  it actualy bee more poundage with the increase in horn/sinew  I'm sure there is a better exsplanation but sence you brought it up it will be a good opportunity to learn !

BowEd:
Good opposing analogies.Making bows sometimes goes against logic.I'l let it cure to find out.Thanks for the opinions.

Aaron H:
My understanding is that the thicker core material is what gives you additional draw weight. Even though it is in that neutral plane, it still gives you the thickness required for a high draw weight

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