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Piddler:
I have a 57" Osage stave that I will work soon. Have a couple questions before I get going on it. I've taken it down to 1 1/2" at the fades and tapered it to 1/2" at tips. I've cut in handle area to 1". It will bend in the handle somewhat so kind of semi bendy. It does have a couple wiggles.
First question. Should I put in some recurve to help with string angle. Last curves I made used up about 4 1/2" of wood. I could make some shorter curves I guess or just leave it straight limb.
Second question. It is 1 1/2 at the fades but I would like to reduce it to 1 1/4". Still taper to the tips. will probably reduce them some as well.
I could start the string groove at 1/2" instead of the 3/4" I've been doing if that will help a bit
Thanks
Piddler

Piddler:
Photos are quite distorted for some reason. If better ones are needed just let me know.
Piddler

Piddler:
Forgot to add that I draw about 26" or a bit more. That is with a 1 1/8" handle depth. We can say 27 for a little slush room.
Piddler

bownarra:
I would :) It will be stacky otherwise.

Piddler:
Thanks Bownarra, Kind of what I was thinking. Any thoughts on narrowing down to 1 1/4 at fades then pretty much straight taper. I haven't attempted one this short and try for 50 lbs.
Piddler

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