Osage Flatbow Layout(s)?

[CrazyHorse1969]

Hello, folks:
Starting a new bow build soon, and I am interested in hearing thoughts on Osage flatbow layouts. I have a 61" Osage stave (hoping for a 60" tip-to-tip bow), 1-3/4" wide at the center, and I am shooting for around a 45# draw weight bow at my 25" draw length. I will probably at least flip the tips if not altogether recurve them. I, too, have both antelope rawhide backing and deer sinew backing to back the bow if needed, but I do not plan on using them, only if I run into issues.
Thanks!

[Kidder]

1 3/4” inches is pretty wide for what you are looking to accomplish. I’d go no wider than 1 1/2”. I’m sure it can be done just fine but that would be my choice. Good luck!

[CrazyHorse1969]

Thanks. I should have been more clear. The 1-3/4" wide measurement is what I have to work with on the stave. In other words, that is the maximum width measurement at the center of the stave before I begin the layout.

[bassman211]

I have similar bow weight, and length Osage bows.  Mine always seem to end up at 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 wide coming off the fades to slightly under 1/2  wide at the tips.

[CrazyHorse1969]

Thanks. You measure a 4" handle? Each fade 1-1/2" long?

[Will B]

I’d go 1-1/2” to 1-3/8” at the fades and straight pyramid to 3/8” tips. I’d flip the tips (working recurves) and make it a stiff handle, 4” long with 1-1/2” fades. Good luck with your build.

[CrazyHorse1969]

Thanks! Appreciate it.

[superdav95]

I’d go 1-1/2” to 1-3/8” at the fades and straight pyramid to 3/8” tips. I’d flip the tips (working recurves) and make it a stiff handle, 4” long with 1-1/2” fades. Good luck with your build.

Agreed for the weight you are going for.   The risk you take with going too much wider for that draw weight your aiming for is a potentially unstable bow.  Best of luck.