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Selfbowman:
Are the growth rings thicker on one limb vs the other? If so on some bows I have built one limb will be thicker.

Pappy:
That’s almost always the case on a stave almost always root end has largely grown  than leaf end, that’s why sister billets are preferred if you like to splice. I don’t pay much attention to thickness after lay out, just tiller . Pappy

superdav95:
Good point pappy and Arvin.  Growth rings thickness can play tricks.  Another option to consider is to get some heat applied to the weaker limb inners.  Pay attention to any characteristic humps and bumps on the back to mirror those on the belly.  Use your finger calipers to feel it better then the eye can see.   This carefull attention to this will give a consistent even bend no matter the character if any.  Best of luck and welcome back to AA. Archery Anonymous😁

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