Major goof may trash

[Autumnarcher]

Was tapering limbs on edge sander. Focusing on limb close to tip and heard/felt something so stopped. Edge of limb 2-3” past fades had. Aught top edge of belt and carved a big gouge in limb. Initial thought was it was scrap, althought after some careful measuring I think I can save it although likely to miss weight by a bunch.
This is a custom for my nephew. And of course I had used the last of my wenge and bocote. I made a fast run 80 miles to Bell Forest who luckily had more in stock.
So starting over on Ty’s bow, and will see if I can salvage this one. Its moments such as these why there is a warning sign in shop.

[Flem]

Time for a deep trapping maybe?

[Roy from Pa]

Oh I've done that too while sanding the limbs on a BBO.

Now I am super cautious about keeping my left hand back away from the sanding belt..

[Mad Max]

keep going with it.
you can pike it to hit weight, so temporary nocks for now

[Autumnarcher]

Just got done gluing up a riser. Will play with it and see how it shakes out. Will let y’all know.

[Shredd]

   Sorry to hear....  Just remember if you take more off the base than you take off the tips you will change the bending characteristics of the limbs and maybe the performance...

   That is exactly why I never invested in a full size edge sander...  I use a sooped up 4" belt sander on it's side with a 11" platen...  Only sand where you are looking...  Works like a charm...