string follow

[steve schrank]

hi guys I just wanted to ask a question.I had a bow blank made at lakeside archery it has an osage belly with purpleheart and a glass back.After a long time I finaly finished it.After shooting the bow it has a 3/4 inch string follow and has lost 4 lbs in weaght.Is this normal for a glass backed bow.remember the bow has no glass on the belly just the back.I would like to know what the experts think                        
     
      thanks

[Orion]

That sounds about right, depending on the initial shape and wood type.  Not at all unusual for a bow to develop some "set".

[Chris Wilson]

3/4" set/string follow after shootin it in is good.  The weight loss is normal as well.  I'll typically stop a few pounds over desired draw weight to allow for break in.

[steve schrank]

thanks so mutch for the info I was worred I was doing it wrong

[frank bullitt]

Steve, sounds like a beauty, how about some pics?