riser layout

[Eric Drewel]

i am currently in the process of building my first take down recurve.  i get everything else but where should the arrow shelf go?  Should it be right in the middle of the riser and the grip be low?

[Trux Turning]

The center of the riser will be the deepest part of your grip with the shelf above that--I usually cut the shelf higher (1 1/4"-1 1/2") than it ends up after shaping. Also make sure you have the stronger limb as the bottom limb prior to cutting out the shelf.

[Eric Drewel]

alright that helps alot. Thanks!