It started out as a Boo backed Hickory R/D but in my rush thinned the hickory at the reflex too thin. I then had the privilage to create my first osage slats (3/16" thick) from a billet I cut and dried this winter. Glued the osage on the belly but didn't add any defex; figured it would be there after tillering. At this point the bow is 1 3/16"+ wide at the fades up most of the limb before tapering down to 1/2" tips. The osage is thinned down to 3/32" thick from just past fades to the reflex. Thickness of the hickory under the osage is approximately 5/16" thick in this area. The Bamboo is at 1/8" on the back. The hope was to get the mid limb flexing well before knawing away on the curve area. Even with all meat sanded away from the belly it is still very stiff.
Any recommendations?
Thanks, Christopher.