Weight reduction

[Wolftrail]

I know this has come up a few hundred times and I did a search but still a little vague on trapping.  I have a laminate maple bow that needs some weight shedding. I built this bow over 2 years ago, but it needs some modification done. Its taken 1 1/2" of set and has been shot over 200 times. 63" NTN.

Its currently around 44# I want it about 40-41#.  So trapping the back would bring it down,correct..?  I could narrow it some more but that could risk ruining the tips.     :confused:

[Mad Max]

Narrowing wont do much
I'v never trapped a bow
I have tried to narrow and it did not look very good.

Here you go.


 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=014153

[Crooked Stic]

3-4 lbs you could get easy with a good corner rounding. Most times I check mine for weight as soon as I have string grooves filed and will loose 2-3 lbs. in finish sanding. witch would include rounding just enough to get the sharp edges off.

[Wolftrail]

Thanks guys, I looked at the link Max. Good explanation on trapping and fading in.

[Mad Max]

Cool

[Wolftrail]

Just anopther quick note on this trapping on wood bows. Do you 45 degree the back to the belly totally..? Basically one line. Kind of hard to explain without a photo.  I have done a partial and do not notice much difference. I did it with a file.
 :confused: