Fletch some shafts

[Balding Kansan]

I would like to fletch some cedar blanks. My question is, how do i know what spine to order without having my bow done. I know i'm probably going about it backwards but i can't work on bows in the small confinement of an apartment. The only help i can be is that i draw 65 lbs @ 29" on a custom kodiak t/d, and would like to end up with an osage self bow around the same draw weight, only non-centershot. I'm not sure if arrows are appropriate in the bowyers bench, but any input would be helpful nonetheless.

[Art B]

Your draw is going to be shorter with these selfbows so you should plan on that. But a good rule of thumb is to order the same spine weight as your selfbow draw weight but make your arrows 2-3" longer than your draw. Some adjustment in length, point weight, rear tapering and sanding may be in order but if you're shooting for a 65# selfbow then order some 65# spined shafts and go from there. ART

[strungstick]

One "rule-of-thumb" I've used that has worked pretty good for me is drop the spine weight as you get away from center shot (for untapered shafts).  Ussually on laminated longbows I'll start 5 lbs. under spine for starters and adjust from there.