Handle with no arrow rest string alignment (question)

[seminolewind]

Ok so I have never built a bow that did not have an arrow rest cut into the handle until now. On my previous bows the string fell in the center of the handle where the arrow rest was cut. I am now building a bow that has no lateral taper on the sides (kinda like the picture below) and will only have an arrow rest attached on the side. Do I need to offset the limbs so the string falls on the side of the handle, and would the bow draw appropriately if I did so. I also want to know if I leave the string centered on the handle could I still achieve accuracy with the arrow having to travel around the handle?

As always thanks for the help !

[bubby]

you still want the string to track down the middle, arrow spine will get around the bow

[seminolewind]

Thanks Bubby thats what I was thinking made the most sense.

[M-P]

Howdy,   Having the string track down the middle is the best suggestion, but if you find the string is a little to one side, make that side the arrow pass side!  Ron

[ScottN]

the couple bow's I have made so far have all had no arrow rest cut into them.

As bubby said, still keep your string down the center. You will just have to figure out what spine strength works best. 3rivers sells a nice "arrow test kit" that come's with 2 arrows of various spine strength(depending on the kit you choose). I purchased this kit when I first got into bow making and I still use. It is a great reference to what spine # I should make and/or purchase.