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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: clintw864 on March 08, 2008, 01:07:13 pm

Title: Setback
Post by: clintw864 on March 08, 2008, 01:07:13 pm

I have a red mulberry stave 60" with a 2 1/4 setback that is pretty even the entire length. Is this too much to work with or should I try and take a little out?  Thanks, Clint

Title: Re: Setback
Post by: Hillbilly on March 08, 2008, 01:15:11 pm

That's about ideal. You should wind up with either a straight bow or a little reflex after tillering.

Title: Re: Setback
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on March 08, 2008, 05:16:15 pm

Like Steve ( Hillbilly ) said. Even 3" would be ok....bob

Title: Re: Setback
Post by: clintw864 on March 08, 2008, 06:09:04 pm

Thanks guys. I'll have at it.

Title: Re: Setback
Post by: Pat B on March 09, 2008, 01:53:11 am

Be careful as you take the limbs to and past dead flat profile. Its easy to remove too much wood because of the extra stress put on the stave with backset.    Pat