Takedown form and limb length. 3pc

[T Folts]

I was looking for opinions on takedown limb forms and limb lengths. I built my first set of limbs at 66" and set the stop pin as per the recommendation from binghams, so I got to thinking and was wondering what do you do if you want to build longer or shorter limbs so I called and talked to Elmont for a few minutes and he said just move the pin back and forth for various limb lenghts, OK easy enough. So after I build my first bow I'm looking at the limb and riser pad and the fit is'nt perfect and upon investigation on this site and others this is common and no need to worry we just use a felt or cork spacer anyway but I wasnt satisfied with the fit so I start working on the form and create a nice flat surface area so I get a flat limb on the butt end of my limb and nice transition through the wedge area and down the limb. So with this steup I start making 64" bows and I'm happy with everthing perfect limb pad area nice transition perfect form all the way to the tip and this took some time sanding and filling but worth the effort (sorry so long). So now I am back to the begining all my 64" bows are made with this pin postion so with longer or shorter limbs I can drill holes on either side of the pin and go from 60-68" without a problem but in all reality can't I just cut the limb longer and shorter from the same position of the pin? I get the profile of different limbs changes slightly from length to length but does it really matter? Your opinions would be appreciated.
Terry

[Mike Most]

Recurve? or Maybe pronounced Long Bow?

Taper Rate? (variance / difference in thickness?)

I am no expert or engineer, but as I gain more experience here on this site the above questions come to mind. Wondering how specific you are looking for as you build, for instance if the bow stacks more/less. Speed increase/decrease etc

I am thinking that if we were an engineering test facility, then all of the above would apply, but for me as a backyard type guy it may be difficult to indeed tell a difference.

Good luck

Mike