I've re-layed out my trade bow. The last several bows I've built have been pushing the draw limits, weight and width a bit. So, I wanted to be a bit safe on this one. BUT. 1 3/4 wide, 66" long osage stave for a 26" draw, bendy handle bow it just OVER kill. I"m going to drop it to 60 ntn and 1 1/2 roughed out, probably getting near 1 1/4 after finishing the sanding.
Do you think this stave wil make a bow. Two rings equal 1/2" and not bad early to late ratio either.