BBI

[Rick James]

Anybody got suggestions for dimensions on a BBI--width and thickness at fades and at the tips--to taper bamboo or not and how  thick to make it? Hoping for something in the 55# range maybe 64" long give or take a few...I did a search but didn't find anything with much of these kind of details...Just trying to get headed in the right direction!
any info would be appreciated, Rick

[macbow]

Rick, most of mine finish up about 1 1/4 " wide at the handle and fade area. The tips start at 1/2 inch and when the,bow is,finished are less than 3/8.
The shape is a delayed taper from the fades to the tips.

Thickness, I start with about 5/8" for a 50 to 60 pound bow.
I do not taper,the bamboo backing. I do make it flat and thin before cutting to the template.
After cutting the shape further thinning will be required since the edges will be thicker now.

I like the edges to be close to 1/16" or even less.

One of the best sources on bamboo backed bows is Dean Torges his DVD is excellent.

I could send you a tracing of my template if it would help
Ron

[Rick James]

Thanks for the info Ron. I would appreciate it if you could send me that template--is it something that is in electronic format or an actual hardcopy?
thanks again, Rick

[macbow]

Rick it will be,a paper tracing. Send me a PM with your address and I'll get it in the mail.
Ron

[Rick James]

Got it Ron, Thanks a ton!!