A quick question on joints

[katzmoor]

So I'm familiar with how joints are supposed to work: you make them in the handle from parts of a too-short stave for a flatbow. What I'm wondering is, should the W be perpendicular or parallel to the back and belly? I feel like it would be the former, but I have no experience here. And for that matter, is it possible to splice wood on working portions of the limb without running the risk of it blowing up? Thanks. 

[DC]

You should be able to see the "W" or "Z" from the back or the belly. Don't know why for sure, I asked the same question. I've done a few tests and spices don't like to bend. Maybe if they have a continuous backing.

[0ri9ine11]

I only know about the most usual joints which are the V-Splices in Hornbowbuilding. You cut the so that the V is wisible on back and belly since that kind of tension is far better for the glue. Dont know if it applies to all bows tho

[stuckinthemud]

If the joint is visible from the side, the bow flexing back and forth prizes the teeth open and the joint unzips