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Offline emd023

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Adding Depth to ELB
« on: November 06, 2019, 03:28:24 pm »
Hi everyone. I purchased a 5/8" Ipe stave as well as a bamboo backing which brings the total depth to around an inch, which is a bit too thin for my liking. I was considering purchasing some purpleheart or bubinga boards from Rockler to add into the middle of the two to increase the depth (I would have to splice them together). These boards come in 1/4" to 3/4" thickness. Do you think this would be a good way to make the bow thicker? If not, any other suggestions? Thanks!
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Offline Badger

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Re: Adding Depth to ELB
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2019, 04:19:56 pm »
 What draw weight bow are you making?
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Offline emd023

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Re: Adding Depth to ELB
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2019, 04:24:57 pm »
Looking to get it around 50 lbs.
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Offline Badger

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Re: Adding Depth to ELB
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2019, 04:28:25 pm »
.750 should be good for 50#  I have a 90# in my hand right now that is .810    about 6ft long little less.
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Offline PatM

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Re: Adding Depth to ELB
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2019, 04:45:21 pm »
At most you only need a power lam,
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