Bowyers-- take down vs. one piece

[BRONZ]

The second of many questions:

I personally like take down models because of their versatility and weight.  Likewise, if I don't get the desired results from building one set of limbs, I can simply build another set and utilize the same riser.  My question:  Is building a take down vs. a one piece more involved and therefore; not recommended for someone just starting?

[BRONZ]

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[bowdude]

It's a little more involved in the equipment needed to line up the limbs.  Also a bit pickier for succeding limb mates if you want more limbs for 1 riser.  If you buy or have the equipment, no problem.

[jwingman]

I think everything about making a takedown is easier except you need to have the right equipment to get the alignment of the limbs to the handle. I had a bridgeport mill to put my dowels and mounting holes in so I didn't have any problems. I put the dowels and the mounting hole in the limbs and the handle separately, put them together, drew a centerline on my limbs and ground the limb profile. This worked well for me. If you don't have access to some method of accurately mounting the limbs in line with the handle, than they can be tricky. The rest of it can be easier because everything can be done in pieces. Just my thoughts and my experiences. Good luck with your project.

[BRONZ]

Thanks for the info everyone!