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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Marshrat on February 27, 2008, 10:18:41 pm

Title: Cutting Down a Bow?
Post by: Marshrat on February 27, 2008, 10:18:41 pm

I know each piece of wood is differant but I have a 68" Bamboo backed Osage bow. I want to cut it down a one just to shorten it two to raise to weight. If I cut a two inch's off about how much weight will it increase? It is 55# now.   

Title: Re: Cutting Down a Bow?
Post by: Pat B on February 28, 2008, 01:25:19 am

Add new nocks an inch below the ones on the bow and find out. If not enough, add more below those. When you get to the weight you want, just cut the extra length off and re-shape the tips. Pat

Title: Re: Cutting Down a Bow?
Post by: Justin Snyder on February 28, 2008, 01:59:00 am

By 2 inches do you mean 1" from each end?  If so about 63#.  If you take 2" from each end it will be about 71#.  Justin

Title: Re: Cutting Down a Bow?
Post by: Pappy on February 28, 2008, 07:54:20 am

Good idea Pat I never thought of that,I ant sure on a boo backed but usually I get a 3 lbs. per inch that is cut off,that is about what justin said but I figure a little more conservative you can always scrap a little weight off if need be.It may need a little tiller adjustment anyway. :)
   Pappy
 

Title: Re: Cutting Down a Bow?
Post by: DCM on February 28, 2008, 01:40:14 pm

Shortening can effect the tiller, tending to stiffen the outer limbs.  Might be worth keeping in mind as you proceed, checking the tiller at shorter draw initially and adjusting if necessary so as not to overstress the bow.