hickory D bow build along

[CalebNH00]

A little while ago I posted a question about tillering a hickory flat bow. However, that bow broke while I was attempting to recurve the tips   :( .Anyway, after the failure of my mahogany bow(   mahogany for a bow wood ) I took another look at the bow.I decide to try to salvage a bow out of it. It appears that I will get a 48" bow.the mid-limb width will be 1" wide, 1/2 tips.
the break
 
the layout(yes I will cut off the thick handle)
 
I will probably rough it out tomorrow, any comments are welcome!

[talkingcabbage]

Is that a board or a stave? And is the whole limb width going to be 1", then taper from midlimb to 1/2" tips?

[CalebNH00]

TC: It was a bow blank given to me by a friend like the one from 3Rs, and it will be one 1" till about 7" from the end. Then it will taper to a 1/2".

[CalebNH00]

I've decided to back this one with some thin leather,just a little insurance.

[4est trekker]

I wouldn't use leather...it's too heavy (slows the bow) and stretches too much (won't hold down splinters).  Silk from an old tie/dress or even brown paper will work much better.  You can get the paper in long rolls at any department store in the mailing supplies.

[CalebNH00]

this leather is really light and strong, not sure if it's a piece of fake leather or not, it's just some sturdy material. I'll start cutting the bow down soon, I will post some pic as soon as it is done.

[vanillabear?]

[Red Tailed Hawk]

48" is awful short. Hickory is tough stuff but that handle will need to bend for sure. What draw length are looking to get it to?

[CalebNH00]

Well, decided not to back it. I've got it all cut down to size.
VB: here is a pic of the wood,I'm pretty that it's hickory.
 
RTH: Yes it is going to bend in the handle. I want to get a 28" draw out of if I can, if not then I'll try for a 24".
some pics of it so far
 
 

[Roy from Pa]

I'm thinking you better try for 24" max, or less.

[CalebNH00]

Okay

[CalebNH00]

Going to start the tillering process now!

[CalebNH00]

Don't think that this is going to work. the bow is VERY stiff, and all my tools just slide on the top or washboard on it. This is ok, because I am making another one.