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Question about Tillering a R/D Bow AND Other Questions about Weight

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Pat B:
I'd say treat it like osage. Make it 1 1/4"=/- wide at the fades and either go out 6" or a straight taper to 3/8" tips with a slightly rounded belly. I prefer a 4" handle centered in the stave and 1 1/2" fades. The last 6" of the tips leave thick so you can reduce tip weight by reducing the width.  Depending on your draw length you could go 60"(or less) to 64" and easily achieve 55# to 60# or more.    Pat

davidneils:
Okay Pat. Thanks for the measurements. When you wrote "go out 6" are you referring to a straight line out to 6" and then taper 3/8 tips?

I'll send a photo of the bow blank in a day or two. That way you'll see what I'm starting with.

Thanks,

David

Pat B:
David, That was a bit confusing. It's late! ;)  You can either go out 6" from the fades then taper to the tips or you can make a straight taper from the fades to the tips.   Pat

davidneils:
Now that the r/d blank has cured I'll be taking photos of it tomorrow and posting a buildalong set of photos for feedback.

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