Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Pat B. on June 26, 2014, 01:36:37 pm
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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 !!
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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.
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Yep what Pearlie said ;)
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Same here.
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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 :^)
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What pearl said.
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Spot on. What PEARL Said.
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What the Drummer Guy said - can't go wrong ! Bob
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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
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My bows are almost always "overbuilt" so I can't help you!
Guy
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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
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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
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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.
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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 ??? :o ;D
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Listen to Pat B ------ Don't pay any attention to Pat B...... :P
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Got it! ;D
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I will put my 2 cents worth on on overbuilt. I started putting a lot more mass in my bows a few years ago. I worked for me because I was crowding the tiller into the center limb area. Last year I started using the same wider limb design and spreading the tiller out more and got some mixed results. My handshock picked up a lot, performance went down but still good, reliability went up. If you use all that wider limb you don't pay too much of a price for it but if you have a big wide limb that is not working it will cost you. When I get home tomorrow I will post a good example of a heavy overbuilt bow, It is my current broadhead champion bow and by far the fastest self bow I have ever owned. No skinny tips, no skinny nothing, no handshock either. Working area of limb is very small.
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Please do, I'd love to see it....
I have loads to learn here..