hickory billets

[bubby]

I've got some hikory billets, any ideas on how to best use them as far as design?

[Pat B]

What is your draw length, the intended draw weight and the length of the billets?

[bubby]

draw length 29", weight around 55#, and they are 48" long, figured to use th waste for handles

[Pat B]

Buddy, 66" to 68" long, 1 3/4" wide at the fades and out to mid limb then tapering to 1/2" tips(to be reduced later).  Make a 4","Z" or "W" splice at the handle.

[bubby]

thanks pat, will tb111 work at the splice or should I use urac. also, is this a good project to add reflex?

[Pat B]

TB111 will work. You can add reflex at the handle at glue up. If you want to add reflex after glue up to the limbs I would use Urac. It can take the heat and moisture of the reflexing process.

[bubby]

thanks for the info,once I get going maybe I'll post some pics, get some feedback