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Offline swimbill

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recurving maple board bow
« on: October 19, 2009, 12:24:14 pm »
I would like to attempt to recurve a maple board bow.  right now it is 71 ntn, tillered on the long string to 35# @ 24.  When should i recurve the tips and what is the best method?
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Offline ZanderPommo

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Re: recurving maple board bow
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2009, 05:31:25 pm »
what drawlength/weight are you going for, 71 in is rather long especially for a recurve
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Offline adb

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Re: recurving maple board bow
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2009, 08:17:54 pm »
I agree. I think recurves excel better at shorter lengths. Maple makes a fine recurve, and I've done it with dry heat, especially if it's a board. I usually recurve the tips sooner than later, most often at floor tiller. Set out to make a recurve... don't start making a longbow, and then change your mind half way. JMO.
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Offline sulphur

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Re: recurving maple board bow
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2009, 10:50:24 pm »
i agree cut that thing off to about 64" or maybe 66.  I made one pretty recently out of a good qtr sawn board.  I actually steamed it for 15 min then used dry heat as i was putting it on the recurve form.   worked really well.  you could go shorter the 64 but it has to be a really good board and your tiller has to be spot on.
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Offline swimbill

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Re: recurving maple board bow
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2009, 08:57:23 am »
I am going for 40-45# at 29" draw.  What length would you suggest? 
thanks
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Offline adb

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Re: recurving maple board bow
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 11:59:17 am »
With careful tillering, you should be able to get that with 64".
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