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Can you build a bow out of 1 inch square Red Oak?

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Lost Oki:
George, welcome to the 74th year.  Let me change the subject just a little.  2nd red oak bow.  When I string it I get 7.0 inches between handle and string.  If I measure 12" from center left I get 7.25 inches on left limb and 7.5 inches on right.  If I drop back to 8" from center I get the same 1/4" difference.  When I use the tillering tool (if I am doing it right, built my own off of directions I got off u-tube)  I am still marking both limbs the same. With that said  Have I not tillered it enough or ???  see attached pic.  Left limb looks to me like I need more wood taken off.

George Tsoukalas:
Thank you. I always feel that the best brace height is the lowest at which the bow shoots well. For me that is 7-75 in. to the back of the handle. I a not saying your bow is over braced I. Up to you.
The tiller looks good at brace. 1/4 inch difference is not going to matter much.
Full draw is what counts though. If you have a full draw photo we could assess tiller better.
Is that bottom limb shorter than the top?
Jawge

Lost Oki:
Shorter limb, you nailed it.  I kept thinking something just did not look right.  I confirmed center of bow.  measured fades from center...right fade is 3/4" longer than left fade.  Should I equalize or ?

George Tsoukalas:
No, been there done that. Sometimes intentionally ...sometimes not.
I resist changing a bow brought to full draw.
Enjoy.
Jawge

bradsmith2010:
no rawhide wont increase weight,,

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