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Hazel longbow, 100# @ 28"
joachimM:
--- Quote from: FilipT on November 24, 2017, 12:22:50 pm ---What do you think how much wood will this bow loose till it gets to 100 at 28". Just so I know the estimate, are we talking about millimeters here or scrapings?
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Go for scrapings rather than rasping.
If the thickness now is about 35 mm and 140# at full draw, you'll end up with roughly 32 mm at 100#. But that's just a silly equation (from the cubic relation between thickness and draw weight).
Tiller slowly. You've been taking your time so far, now is not the time to rush.
Badger:
Instead of thinking of it as removing weight think of it as perfecting tiller and the weight will continue to drop as you perfect it. Just keep bringing it to your target weight and keep perfecting. If it continues to take set past the reflex you put in you might want to reconsider your target weight. If you want 90# don't pull it to 100, I would not brace a 90# bow when it is reading 90#@20" still a bit too heavy but it is too late for that now.
FilipT:
I think I will go for 100# at 28", that is why I am pulling to this weight. Tnx for advice guys, I'll keep you updated.
DC:
--- Quote from: FilipT on November 24, 2017, 12:22:50 pm --- But the biggest thing is still estimating at beginning how thick to leave staves so I don't have over excessive wood removal to get to target weight.
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Removing excess wood is good for the soul (and the upper body) ;D
FilipT:
I tillered bow to 24", where it reads 100#. Now I need help how to proceed further. Here is a picture of bow at 23". Are limbs okay or not, should I remove evenly from both sides?
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