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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wildman on June 24, 2011, 07:07:47 pm

Title: Eastren woodland questions
Post by: wildman on June 24, 2011, 07:07:47 pm

This bow is of hickory kiln dried 62" ntn 40ish@ 28 bends through the handle 1 1/2 on the limbs the bottom of the scallops are about 1/8'' less . How deep can I safely take the scallops?

Title: Re: Eastren woodland questions
Post by: half eye on June 24, 2011, 07:33:52 pm

Wildman,
      I dont believe ya want to go any more that 1/4" to the bottom of the scallops or you will start loosing weight in a hurry. Also you may want to put a "low-crown" at least on the back so the scallop points cant collect too much stress.
      One other thing is if ya go 1/4" deep on the scallops I would refrain from doing the grip scallop untill (after) the rest are done and you can check the circle tiller.....you dont want the bend to migrate towards the center of the stick.
rich

Title: Re: Eastren woodland questions
Post by: wildman on June 24, 2011, 07:37:51 pm

Thanks Rich I knew you would know the answer on this one.

Title: Re: Eastren woodland questions
Post by: wildman on June 26, 2011, 02:25:43 am

Here is the pics I posted yesterday braced and unbraced