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SebastianArc:
So I’ve just finished taking this piece of Osage to a single growth ring, and starting to think about the dimensions of this flatbow, I don’t have a lot of experience with Osage , I’ve only ever made 2 ELBs some years ago, with slight regret as I know now that Osage loves being made flat. I know it definitely can make elbs with success but I moved to the idea that Osage has always been a flatbow for a reason.. anyway I’m looking to making this bow quite heavy with gentle recurves and around 70# will be happy with 65#@ 28 with a max draw 29” it’s a quite narrow stave at its most narrow it’s 1 1/2” just wondering if any of you Osage pros can lead me on the right direction with what’s best dimensions for this..



Thank you!

Pat B:
It's a nice clear stave. How are the rings? 1 1/2" is plenty wide enough and 66" to 68" would be a good length. I think I'd go 1 1/2" at the fades and out 8" or so before tapering to 3/4" tips for now and once you get to first brace and everything lines up I'd reduce the tips to 3/8".

Selfbowman:
Make it wide as possible at the fades take it parallel for 8”.taper to 1-1/4 at mid limb. Then to 1”wide  8” from the tip and then about 3/8 at string knock. 69” long with a 9-10” stiff handle if you like a handle. Reflex the ends if you prefer. This will give you a smooth drawing bow. But there is lots of other ways to get it done.

Selfbowman:
Pat you beat me to it while I was typing. We are thinking alike that’s scary.🤠 yes a nice stave!!!

Pat B:
Great minds!   8)

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