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Hickory bow build.
superdav95:
Quick update with this bow build. I thinned down the limbs a bit to just under 6mm thick. I also slightly radius belly. I think it should give it a nice grain display on the belly. Also made my form for when I do the heat treatment that on this bow incorporates the recurves. Another day in the house and I think I’ll be good for mc. I’d like to get it close to 8% before I do heat treatment. Thanks for following along!
Cheers.
mmattockx:
--- Quote from: superdav95 on February 01, 2023, 09:59:20 pm ---I thinned down the limbs a bit to just under 6mm thick.
--- End quote ---
That's quite thin for a ~45lb bow, how wide are the limbs?
I'm also enjoying the ride, keep up the pictures and updates.
Mark
superdav95:
The limbs are 1 3/4” at widest point running parallel out to about 14” then tapered to 1 1/2” then the tips currently at an inch wide. These will be 1/2” or less in the end. Still lots of thickness to remove yet but will do that after heat treatment. The heat treatment will add a lot of poundage in the end. I’m also adding a little reflex into the limbs about an inch or so.
Will B:
Looks great, Dave. I really like the profile and the recurves. I like your attention to detail. By the way, what kind of hickory is it?
superdav95:
Thanks Will! This is shagbark hickory that’s been seasoning for about 2yrs.
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