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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: swimbill on October 19, 2009, 12:24:14 pm

Title: recurving maple board bow
Post by: swimbill on October 19, 2009, 12:24:14 pm

I would like to attempt to recurve a maple board bow.  right now it is 71 ntn, tillered on the long string to 35# @ 24.  When should i recurve the tips and what is the best method?
swimbill

Title: Re: recurving maple board bow
Post by: ZanderPommo on October 19, 2009, 05:31:25 pm

what drawlength/weight are you going for, 71 in is rather long especially for a recurve

Title: Re: recurving maple board bow
Post by: adb on October 19, 2009, 08:17:54 pm

I agree. I think recurves excel better at shorter lengths. Maple makes a fine recurve, and I've done it with dry heat, especially if it's a board. I usually recurve the tips sooner than later, most often at floor tiller. Set out to make a recurve... don't start making a longbow, and then change your mind half way. JMO.

Title: Re: recurving maple board bow
Post by: sulphur on October 19, 2009, 10:50:24 pm

i agree cut that thing off to about 64" or maybe 66.  I made one pretty recently out of a good qtr sawn board.  I actually steamed it for 15 min then used dry heat as i was putting it on the recurve form.   worked really well.  you could go shorter the 64 but it has to be a really good board and your tiller has to be spot on.

Title: Re: recurving maple board bow
Post by: swimbill on October 20, 2009, 08:57:23 am

I am going for 40-45# at 29" draw.  What length would you suggest? 
thanks
swimbill

Title: Re: recurving maple board bow
Post by: adb on October 21, 2009, 11:59:17 am

With careful tillering, you should be able to get that with 64".