Bow Layout Help

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

Ok I am back again for another round at a selfbow. I have two nice staves that I was thinking for this next go around. One is a hickory stave with a slight bend to it but can be heated straight. Another is a straight elm stave. I would like to make a recruve with one and a flat bow with the other. Since I have been unsuccessful at a selfbow I don't know if I should just jump right in on a recruve. I am looking for some advice on a layout with either design. I would like to make one that is between 62-64 t-t-t and around 50#.

Any advice would be helpful. Thanks guys.

Justin

[burchett.donald]

Justin, I would go with the flatbow choice from hickory. That is a tough wood and will take allot of abuse while you are trying to learn to tiller.

[George Tsoukalas]

I've used lots of wood and have never used a wood tougher than hickory. I agree, Don. Jawge
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[johnfolchetti]

Justin,
Hickory flatbow below....50@ 25", reflexed 2" w/ dry heat, tillered out dead flat.....kept it in the hot box overnight every night between tillering sessions till finished it out. Been a couple years, but I think it's 66" TTT, maybe 1 1/2 wide, maybe 1 3/4....will check my notes tonight & let you know.
John

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

Thanks guys... Hickory flatbow it is then

[Roy]

Cool Justin, it will match the top of your head:)...