Hi guys I hope you can help. I'm in the process of making my first bow. Unfortunately I've had an accident with the bandsaw when cutting the profile to 5/8 I have made an uneven cut so one side dips to 1/2 approximately 7" from the tip of one limb.
So as I see it I have 2 options cut the profile of the limbs down to 1/2 inch, or keep the fades at 5/8 and taper down to 3/8 of an inch at the tips.
So which is best?
bow is 70" TtT, 1" 7/8 wide at fades tapering to 1/2 inch at tip.
What wood?
Ash
Tiller the bow out and it wont matter. The side to side thickness will catch up.
What weight are you after?
I was hoping for about 30 lb at 28"
1/2 inch is fine for 30 pounds.
Agreed.
Is 30# your true target? Or are you accepting 30# due to the band saw slip?
Yeah 30lb would be great. I only started archery in July so I'm only on 30lb limbs so far.
Most of my bows, up to 65#, have limbs 1/2" thick or less. You have plenty of wood for 30#.