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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: OTDEAN on June 19, 2018, 01:50:56 pm

Title: Handle question
Post by: OTDEAN on June 19, 2018, 01:50:56 pm

Hi

I am going to make a flat bow with a none bending handle.  I was wondering what width of handle and what depth of handle people would suggest for Hazel, Ash or Elm ? I am planning on having a 2" long handle and 2" long fades.  Overall bow length will be 2 x  30" working limbs with 8" for handle and fades so 68" in total length.  Would you guys go with 2" wide limbs or less for a target draw weight of 50lb @ 28"? 

Thanks

Title: Re: Handle question
Post by: OTDEAN on June 19, 2018, 02:15:59 pm

Sorry I meant a 4" long handle and 2" long fades either side!

Title: Re: Handle question
Post by: bubby on June 19, 2018, 02:31:35 pm

Yeah  go 2" wide at the fades, if it starts to get to thin you can side tiller it

Title: Re: Handle question
Post by: Pat B on June 19, 2018, 06:19:14 pm

 :OK  x2

Title: Re: Handle question
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 19, 2018, 07:02:27 pm

1"-1.25" is a comfy width for most. I start my depth at 2" and by the time I have it shaped and worked down most will be about 1.625-1.75" deep.

Title: Re: Handle question
Post by: Knoll on June 20, 2018, 06:59:03 am

 :OK

Title: Re: Handle question
Post by: Eric Krewson on June 20, 2018, 06:59:17 am

I make bulbus handles that are 1" wide at the arrow pass and 1 1.4" at the palm swell, very comfortable. I make them abut 1 1/2" tall.

Title: Re: Handle question
Post by: High-Desert on June 20, 2018, 10:08:06 am

As long as it's not so shallow it starts to bend, make it so it's comfortable to you. I like mine a bit more shallow at 1-3/8" deep