Cutting shelf in?

[Buckwheaties]

Ok,I have a HH Robin Hood and love the bow BUT I don't like the shelf being cut so far b4 center and want to cut it in to center. My question is this. The bow is boo backed yew with Texas Ebony riser. It pulls 43#@my 27". If I cut it to center is there enough beef left in the riser to handle it? (43#'s isn't really all that much) I have finished out a HH blank and am confident that I can cut it in w/o messing up the glass,shelf radius etc. Also, can I finish it with spar urathane or maybe the whole bow with tru-oil? With this low draw weight and now being cut way out from center the spines have to be really weak.(too weak for my liking) What do ya think?

[bornagainbowhunter]

I have a friend who cuts or pads his risers to make his arrow work.  That just bothers me.  I don't like taking meat off the bow or adding something to compensate for a mis-spined arrow.

I am not picking at you, but if you want to shoot a stiffer arrow, just shoot a heavier bow or lighter point.  Maybe try a tapered shaft.

Just seems wrong.

God Bless,
Nathan

[arrowslinger22]

I wouldn't do it, you can adjust as BAB says.  Having said that, I shoot my own self bows and I don't cut shelves in those mostly since I don't feel like I need them.

[Art B]

Not much riser there to support much more cut-out but it is laminated. Your call! You could refinish the window with super glue and then several coats of tru-oil. Good luck........Art

[Cookus]

Before cutting, I'd give Craig or Jason at Howard Hill a call!   They know the tolerances of their bows best!