So, I threw a string on bow number 1 today and it looks like a train wreck!  I think, anyway.  Limbs are pointing pretty much straight which is a good thing.  However, the difference between the 2 limbs near the fades is huge and very visible.  I think this is the result of things sliding during glue-up.  I'm out by a full inch between the two.  Is it possible to get that much back by sanding the flat surfaces?  Is it worth trying?  I did check limb width using calipers at 3 or 4 places from fade to tip and that's good.  

Man, I'm bumbed that it's out by that much.  The red elm under clear glass looks soooo nice.

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Believe it or not, Ben, it worked out with sanding the limbs.  String is tracking straight and I got the difference down to 1/4 between bottom limb and top which I can live with.  I'm guessing I'll come in below the draw weight I wanted, but for my first try, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it and I'll be happy if it shoots.

Thanks...Eric

Nice save