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Lost Oki:
This started as a curved limb off my neighbors apple tree last year.  Lots of issues with knots and overall length is 55".  bow design is based on the Mollegabet style bow. Went with this design to eliminate some rough knots.   Pics below are bow after some tiller work.  Last pic is with no tension on bow, first is 10" of draw and middle pic with 18" of draw.  At 18" draw bow is at 40 Lbs (goal is 35-40 at 26").  Need feedback on tiller based on this design. 
Note bow limbs are almost identical in length from center of over all bow length. 

Pat B:
Looks pretty good so far however the left limb looks to have a possible hinge about a foot out from the fade.

superdav95:
I think you have some room to address the poss hinge on left side limb.  I would get the bend on the mid and outer on left one more like the right limb with some scrapes from mid out.  Once you get it bending nice like your right limb then do even scrapes on both to get your weight down to about 3-5lbs heavier then you goal at draw.  Then finish up with sand and finish should put you in good place.   If your goal was to have the molle style bow with non working levers it looks like you are past that point now in my opinion.  You could add belly lams to stiffen up possibly.  Hope it works out for ya. 

Lost Oki:
Thanks for the replys.  Went back down to work shop and worked on the possible hinge area and scraped a little to reduce draw weight.  Checked with scale to 20" and 35 lbs.  Adjusted bow string to fit, lightly flexed bow 4-5 times, drew to appox 22" and snap crackle pop.  SO, who needs some apple wood for your smoker? 

Funny thing, if I had it to do over again, knowing it was going to break, I would still build it, I learned a lot.  This was my 4th bow and my first from a limb or stave, other 3 were board bows.  My very first red oak board bow is at 375 shots with know issues so far. 

Hamish:
Trying to get a 40lbs bow @ 26" was always going to be a tough ask, with only 55" of length and stiff handle and tips.
 Some guys might be able to pull it off, unbacked. I doubt I could, unless sinew backed.

Your craftsmanship looked good. You just need to give yourself a bit more of a margin for success.

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