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DC:
Just in case I ever want to go into war against the French I want to check something. Do I multiply the width by .625 to check the depth? And do I multiply the depth by 1.6 to check the width? And a little R/D is OK as long as the string doesn't touch the bow at brace? Spliced handle OK? How about spliced tips in case I come up short? Is there a link to somewhere that lays this out. I tried and came up wanting.

WillS:
Ignore width/depth ratios.  It's completely useless unless you want to make a sporting target longbow that complies with a modern set of rules.  It has nothing to do with military bows.  Many of the Mary Rose bows don't fit the ratio, and it's close to impossible if you're doing it with white woods.

As for the R/D and spliced tips - they also comply with modern society rules.  Is that what you're hoping to make (a sporting bow that can be shot within British competitions) or do you just want to make an English bow?

DC:
A sporting bow I guess, it would never see a competition but it would be nice to be within the rules. I guess for the same reason a lot of things are done-"just because" ;) ;)

WillS:
Fair enough!  The "war against the French" bit is slightly out of place then :P

"War against Victorian gentlemen" perhaps?  ;D

Ruddy Darter:
Crikey, I bet that would be an 'ever so polite'  boring war to watch  :D

 R.D.

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