Author Topic: rehash of limb design... (Read 3883 times)

Pat B. · « **on:** June 26, 2014, 01:36:37 pm »

I have a few sets of osage billets that are drying..

They're going to yield 68'' ntn bows ---- hopefully...

I'm looking for 50-60lbs at 28'' out of these..

What limb width would be appropriate, without being "overbuilt" ?? 1 3/8", 1 1/2"

To midlimb then taper to 1/2" to rough it in ?

Thanks for an advice !!

PEARL DRUMS · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2014, 02:44:30 pm »

Cant lose at a starting width of 1 1/2" up to mid limb, then a taper to 1/2" tips. I make a lot that way and I cant complain. They generally end up around 1 3/8" wide when all is said and done.

bubby · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2014, 03:19:52 pm »

Yep what Pearlie said

Pat B · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2014, 03:52:54 pm »

Same here.

Dances with squirrels · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2014, 05:52:38 pm »

Depends on the wood. Osage varies in quality. If it is top notch osage, I generally don't go as wide as 1 1/2" for a 60 pound bow. Perhaps I would if I was going shorter. I've made em 66" ntn, 1 1/8 - 1 1/4" wide, tapering from flares to tips, fully radiused belly, and at 60 - 65# @ 29" and showing very, very little set after thousands of shots. One such bow has been my favorite since 2004. Her limbs consist of 2 1/2 growth rings. That's mah squirrel bow :^)

Will H · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2014, 07:09:55 pm »

What pearl said.

SLIMBOB · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2014, 07:31:52 pm »

Spot on. What PEARL Said.

chamookman · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2014, 04:23:25 am »

What the Drummer Guy said - can't go wrong ! Bob

Pappy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2014, 05:11:38 am »

What Pearl said,one thing if you truly want 60lbs. and 68 n-n I might start out a little wider maybe 1 5/8 just to be safe.You can always take some off the sides later but you can't put it back on.

Pappy

Buckeye Guy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2014, 07:47:01 am »

My bows are almost always "overbuilt" so I can't help you!
Guy

Pat B. · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2014, 11:03:40 am »

I may have a misunderstanding of the term ''overbuilt''.... To me it means leaving unecessary wood and weight on the bow limb thus hampering performance.. Perhaps such a bow has a longer lifespan .. But I tend to prefer to give everything my best effort and want my equipment the same way, if possible

Pappy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 27, 2014, 11:40:11 am »

Yes overbuilt is just that,maybe a little longer and a little wider,instead some like to push the limits, Nothing wrong with that,to each their own.For a new Boyer I would suggest over build a few then start pushing the limits a bit. JMO.
Pappy

PEARL DRUMS · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2014, 11:42:00 am »

Now that I know you better Pat, I know you have no desire to build or shoot an over built bow. Nothing wrong with one, but trust me its not your flavor.

mullet · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2014, 06:17:48 pm »

The question confused me for a second, I thought PatB was testing us till I noticed the "PatB.", and PatB responding to PatB.'s question

Pat B. · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2014, 07:48:06 pm »

Listen to Pat B ------ Don't pay any attention to Pat B......

Primitive Archer