Here it is out of the hot box again. No gaps or voids now.

 

 

Any advice on handling the difference in limb length appreciated.

Would you be able to chop one inch off the longer limb, then make that the top?  That would make the difference only an inch, and maybe more workable?  I don't suppose whacking the whole two inches off would work that well, so maybe one could be a compromise?  You may need to make the bottom limb a little thinner in profile to accommodate the shorter length ... not sure about that though.  You'll have to see what the tiller looks like when you get the limb profile cut and nocks on.  Ooh, nother thought -- after whacking the inch off the top, maybe move the string nock down an extra half-inch from where you mark the bottom (eg, if the bottom is an inch from the tip, make the top one 1.5 inches from the tip).  That would bring the working portion of the limb closer to even.

ThanksJoe I'll try and incorporate your input.  I haven't had time to do anything this week maybe tomorrow.

Funny thing I have been introduced to a feller who has been making bows for 30 yrs.  He invited me to his shop tomorrow to talk bows and check out the way he does it can't wait.

Progress update so far so good.  It will be a challenge to tune assuming it stays together.



 

Well the little bow continues to survive. Strung it for the first time tonight the tiller is off by 1 5/8". Don't know if I can thin the short limb enough to make it workable. This thing is a beast 70+# Check out the pics.

You may still get a bow out of it but my personal opinion is that you should start again. Take everything you have learnt this time around and apply it on the next one.
A pin for the riser. Lots of tape to stop lams moving as pressure is applied. Make the ends of the riser paper thin for 1 inch so you can see light through it. Same goes for the tip wedges. Doing this will really help your gluelines where the blend is.

I had a similar thing happen in July with my first build. I took it to the range and it came apart on me before i even got one arrow through it. the guys and galls on here helped with alot of trouble shooting. dont get discouraged bow 2 will be even better.

Appreciate the kind words.  I had everything right at one point before it all went to heck.  I need do something to ensure the riser can't move on the next one.  The real shame is everything else came out good. The form works good and makes a straight bow.  The limbs unfold nicely with the stack and taper I used. I managed to get the tiller within 1/4" but it looks funky with a 1" wide bottom limb and 1.5" on top.

i had the same problem with my first 1 piece glass bow- now i use the toothpick retainer in the riser section on every bow, i also mark center of the riser block, and have a reference line on the form- and i make sure everything lines up, after full pressure- before it goes in the oven.
better luck on the next one    

Here it is, 65# @ 28". The bow is a little noisey, has a little bit of hand shock but shoots nicely and accurately. Makes me realize how nice it could have been. Thanks for all your comments and help.

Good save! At least you have a functional bow that looks ok as well, given the mishap! All good!

Good save! Have you started on the next one yet?

Thanks, I haven't ordered materials yet but I'm mentally working on it. I did some things wrong but thereafter I made up for it. I give credit to this forum for instance: I put very thin tip wedges in this bow after reading discussions here, which really enhanced the function of the limbs. Just to mention one thing.