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Offline wizardgoat

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heavy hickory bow advice
« on: February 15, 2014, 02:36:33 pm »
A friend is coming by tommorow to start building his first bow. I got him a flawless 71" hickory stave
from Raptor archery (coolest store ever)
He wants to build a 75# at 30". TBB1 says 1 3/4 at fades, but not sure if it'll be alright at that poundage.
will most likely use every inch of length to be safe.
Should i maybe go 2", and have it for the centre 3' of the bow before i taper to 5/8 tips?
Ive only made 3 bows, all around 55#, and havent worked with hickory yet.
Would rather have him make a slightly overbuilt bow that works.
Thanks for any advice!
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: heavy hickory bow advice
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2014, 02:56:28 pm »
 2" 2/3rds tapering to 1/2"
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mikekeswick

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Re: heavy hickory bow advice
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2014, 03:50:49 am »
The width taper doesn't matter really. A good tiller is the key! Everytime! Personally i'd go with a pyramid as it will be easier for him to see that the bend is even.
Start off 2 inch wide at the fades and taper to 1/2 tips. Rough out your thickness to say 5/8ths - 3/4 inch to start.
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