number of core lams.

[Furtaker]

Hi everyone.
I'm new to the site but have been browsing here for quite some time now.My hat is off to everyone that have put their knowledge and experience out there to use.I've been building my own glass bows for a few years now, several r/d longbows and this past summer my first 50's style recurve.
As for longbows,I have a question on the number of core lams in your stack (not counting the glass).I have been using three pairs in the core, but are there any advantages/disadvantages to using four pairs between the glass?

My bow building season starts in about another month and thought I might try something different,maybe even a build along.
Thanks guys   AIM BIG SHOOT SMALL.

[kennym]

Maybe a bit of stability,just because of more lams. Any weak spots will have less impact.

I use 4 in my current fave bow,mostly because I want light corewoods,and purty veneers. I have built a more rad hybrid with 2 lams and a powerlam and had no trouble tho.

[Furtaker]

Thanks Kenny,stability isn't an issue with what I have now so maybe I won't "fix something that aint broke".
I'm about ready for supplies so you'll hear from me soon.


Thanks again,Frank