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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Tim B on August 31, 2007, 05:26:25 pm

Title: Limb thickness for glue up?
Post by: Tim B on August 31, 2007, 05:26:25 pm

I am making a 62"NTN bamboo backed Ipe pyramid style bow and have read that the limbs need to be thin enough to keep the reflex in then when making the glue up. Is 1/4" thick too much limb still? They flex real nice but might not be thin enough to hold reflex. The bow is 1 1/2" at the fades narrowing straight down to 3/8" at the nocks. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Tim

Title: Re: Limb thickness for glue up?
Post by: waterlogged on August 31, 2007, 06:59:58 pm

If the ipe has passable grain (aka the grain is not at right angles) I tiller the ipe core to about 30lbs at 10inches before glueup. Then you also get a very nice, even reflex.