Reducing draw weight

[Dave Thaxton]

Need some guidance please. I have a 3 piece recurve that I would like to reduce the draw weight from 56 down to around 50 at 28 to give to my son as his dedicated bow. Can I do this with a block and sand paper?
The limbs are cherry under clear glass and would like to sand down the sides rather than belly. Is this possible? Teach me please!
Thanks, Dave

[Roy from Pa]

Yes sanding down the sides will get you to 50 pounds. Sand all 4 sides equaly.

[Dave Thaxton]

Thank you Roy!