Hi All,
I need some help.
Well, after some successful board bows, a hickory (from a good stave) backed with bamboo, I came across a Maple log along the curb and decided to pick it up and give it a try.
It is a bit snaky so I thought it might make it near center shot. When dried, had about 1-3/4" reflex. One limb is a bit knotty. It is from a 5-6" wide maple. split down ctr, then followed the grain to shape. It has the natural back with some cambium, and now a flat belly. I have it floor tillered. It is now:
71" long
1-3/4" wide mid limb and 1/2" think
taper to 5/8" nocks at 3/8" thick.
--Questions:--
1.Back - Should I flatten the back or leave it natural
2. Curve - it ended up about 1/8" outside ctr when strung. Should I steam or heat bend and where? handle area or outer limb.
3. Twist, I could steam or heat the slight twist out knotty end - good end is fine.
4 Or should I just scrap it..
sorry, pictures are from my blackberry.
Thanks all,
Neil