Recurving a bow with set

[PEARL DRUMS]

I wont assume his bow isn't tillered well because it took set. I don't know about you guys, but I cant build an oak board bow (or ANY bow) without set, unless I make it 80" long and 2" wide.  If you start with a flat board and it takes 1.75", you're doing well in my little book of bow building. If a fella isn't content with a bow then the bow never gets used. Why not try it and learn something on the way? Experiment now and make the next one even better. That's always been my attitude.

Please understand I'm not arguing or disagreeing with the experts. I just see it differently in this case. 

[ty_in_ND]

The bow itself is 69" tip to tip  it still draws 50lbs @28". unfortunately I can't get the picture to fit the size to attach

How are you trying to post the pics?  There are a few easy (and free!) ways to resize your pics to get them posted.  I usually open them up with MS Paint and reduce the size that way (by using the Resize by Percentage tool).  Then, I upload the pics to Imgur and repost them here (although you can upload the resized pic directly, I just happen to like Imgur!).

It would be cool to see the before and (hopefully) after pics of your bow.  Good luck!!

[Selfbowman]

I have to agree with Badger it will probably continue to take more set. That's not much set on a oak bow. If you want a recurve just build another bow. Arvin

[chrisdaggs]

I have decided to shoot this one as is but trying a new bow with backseat handle and slightly recurve limbs. The bow shoots well and still draws 50lbs @28"  I have just to busy to respond but thank you for all the good advice.