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Piddler:
Guys and Gals,
I am fixing to work down a piece of hickory. Over a year old so will need to dry a bit I believe. Outside is showing 8% so probably a bit more inside once worked down.
Question is what design do you guys favor. I am shooting for 55# or so at lets say 27". Stave is plenty long so in my mind I am thinking of two options at 68". 1 1/2"to mid limb to just under 1/2" at the tips or 1 3/4 Pyramid to a bit smaller tips. To add a little reflex is still in question.
Thanks
Piddler

Pat B:
Either of those designs will work fine with hickory. You could probably go down to 66" on both designs for your 27".

superdav95:

--- Quote from: Pat B on January 14, 2023, 10:40:45 pm ---Either of those designs will work fine with hickory. You could probably go down to 66" on both designs for your 27".

--- End quote ---

What pat said.  If it’s good straight piece w/o any knots or weird inclusions even a recurve. 

Selfbowman:
Both sound good to me but I’m not a hickory guy.

Will B:
Either of the two designs should work well. I would recommend heat treating some reflex using dry heat, primarily in the outer half of the limbs. Just make sure it’s good and dry. Good luck!

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