I decided to start another hickory backed lemonwood ALB and figured I might as well do a build along. I got the lemonwood stave(3/4x2x72) from a member from West Jefferson, NC. but can't recall his name and he hasn't been on for a while.
Anyway, she will be 68"n/n, 1 1/2" at the widest point and out 12" before tapering to 1" at the tips for now. I also am leaving the handle area full width for now. The tips will end up at about 3/8" at the string nocks but it will be after low brace time before I reduce the tips and handle.
Like before, this bow will take me a while to complete, especially with the backing glue up. I will add a bit of reflex at glue up.
Here are a few pics of the start.
...the stave with the outline drawn out...
...after she's been cut out...
...handle layout after the bow was cut out(handle will be cut out later)...
...bow outline traced on the backing strip but not cut out yet...
...handle area of the backing traced out...
The lemonwood stave and backing were taped together for shipping. It's been a few years since I got this so when I separated the two today I was surprised with this coloration and pattern on one side of the backing strip. I don't know if it happened while the two were taped together or if the sender did it as a surprise but whichever it was, I like it and will try to preserve it although I will have to sand it smooth. I guess we'll see.
Anyway, I'll keep y'all posted as I work along with pics of each process but please be patient.
