Recurve plans

[EwokArcher]

Hey guys I just finished my first binghams d/r 64. Turned out pretty heavy at 60# 27 inches just like I planned but now im wanting to try something along the lines of a 50# recurve.

I really like the shape of the black widow PA 2 1 piece recurve. Does anyone have links to free recurve plans or plans I could buy that might be similar to this style. I tried looking on big jims but couldn't find the plans everyone talks about him having. I also found the free sweedish bow plan but Im gonna pass on that particular bow.

I appreciate any feed back on attempting a recurve build as opposed to the bighams r/d build I have just completed. I will use the binghams recurve plans as a last resort unless anyone has an exceptional case to make for them.

Thanks!
Ty

[monterey]

If you have access to a bow you like, take measurements from it for riser length, width tapers and thickness tapers Then trace the limb outline onto a paper or something suitable for a form template.

[EwokArcher]

I don't have access to any other bows, I saw this recomended in some other threads. I am not sure how academy or bass pro would take to me tracing one of their bows onto butcher paper lol

[mikkekeswick]

Get some thin strips of steel and use them as French curves. Then you can make whatever design you can think off. You don't need to copy an actual bow.

[EwokArcher]

Thanks Mike I'll see what I can come up with. I would like to see big jims bow plans if someone has a link I wasn't able to find them on his site.