recurve lamination layer ratio question

[wookiewebster]

Hi,
  I am working on tweaking a 64" recurve design (2" wide limbs). There are 2 lam layers and 2 glass layers. As I increase/decease the pull weight, I wonder which lamination layer should be changed, or what ratio would be good to maintain between the two.  

For example: I have a .256" stack with a .070" parallel and a .100" taper (.002/1"). Glass is .043".

If I want to bump the wieght up by #5 or #10, should I add to the parallel or the taper, or both?

[Dan Bonner]

It really doesn't matter. As long as you don't change the taper rate per inch the result will be the same. If it is a takedown and you are using 36" tapers and the limbs are less than 36" you can increase/ decrease weight by sliding them outboard or inboard. I usually grind my tapers longer and thicker than I need so I can fine tune this way.
Bonner

[jess stuart]

I am with Dan don't think it would matter.  By grinding the taper just a bit thick you can precision adjust you stack height.

[kennym]

I would add to the taper a bit first, since it is .028 at tip. But I don't think it really matters either way..