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Offline perry f.

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Elm self bow dimensions
« on: February 28, 2011, 09:39:00 PM »
I have an elm stave that I plan on making a self bow from. It is 68" long and I want to make a 66" long bow, nock to nock. I'm keeping the width 2" out to 1" past mid limb and then taper to 1/2" at the tips. I was wondering what thickness I needed? I'm wanting to build a 50-55# bow, and I'm also thinking about recurving the limbs. Thanks!

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Re: Elm self bow dimensions
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2011, 11:38:00 PM »
The way I determine thickness of bow limbs is by removing wood until they bends evenly and together and are at the draw length and weight I'm shooting for.
 Those dimensions should work fine. If you find the limbs getting too thin begin tillering from the sides of the limbs.
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Offline Flyboy718

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Re: Elm self bow dimensions
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2011, 08:34:00 AM »
I will be watching this one for sure!  I have several winged elm staves waiting to be made into bows...please post lots of pics!
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Re: Elm self bow dimensions
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2011, 09:44:00 AM »
If you're looking for where to start, 9/16" - 5/8" is a good starting thickness for those limbs, but you will have to tiller it like Pat B said.
Just remember that wood is easier to take off than it is to put back on.

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Re: Elm self bow dimensions
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2011, 09:48:00 AM »
I agree witht he Captain.  5/8" is a good starting point.  You will end up with 1/2" or so but start thick.
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Offline Flyboy718

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Re: Elm self bow dimensions
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2012, 11:56:00 AM »
Bringing this old thread back up...Perry did you ever get that elm bow made?
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