So, I've laid out the design that Wooden Spring posted, and I'm wondering if I should make the first 6" of the bending limb parallel. I would rather not, because it looks pretty darn elegant the way that it is, but I don't know how much I can get away with. I do plan on heat treating, which will help, but I was also going to reflex the tips a bit.
-68 1/2" tip to tip.
-17 1/4" working limb
-2" at the fades tapering to 1 3/8" @ 12.75"
-then, tapering to 1 1/16" at the beginning of the lever fades.
I'm shooting for 55-60 lbs. @ 26". Thoughts?
