V splices in a composite bow.

[Chris grimbowyer]

Hey guys I am thinking about making a mini composite bow, Indian style, and I have some 24 inch osage billets that are just the right thickness but there is some spots I would have to remove a little bit and v splice them. On a small composite bow with a horn belly and sinew back. Would a v splice in the working limb do any ill effects?

[james parker]

i think as long as your splice cuts are clean cut and good fit ,you have no problems,, a fish tail splice is very good,try not to  starve the joint of glue..ive never had one fail, you can also  splice both limbs to a handle  on  both sides via the splice to lenghthen the bow......james