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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: dominicelliott on July 04, 2025, 02:14:33 am

Title: Recommended layout for hickory bow for beginners
Post by: dominicelliott on July 04, 2025, 02:14:33 am
I was able to get my hands on a kiln dried hickory board that I want to try a 45-50lb build on, but I keep second guessing how I would like to lay it out. The board is 1×2 × 68 with awesome grain on all four sides. I was thinking of a BITH design but unsure of how wide I should have the limb and where exactly I should start the taper. Any recommendations for a rookie?
Title: Re: Recommended layout for hickory bow for beginners
Post by: willie on July 04, 2025, 03:02:37 am
what are the actual dimensions of the board? ( the actual thickness in the handle area may need to be built up some if only 3/4")
do you intend to draw the bow 27" - 28"?
Title: Re: Recommended layout for hickory bow for beginners
Post by: Eric Krewson on July 04, 2025, 10:19:59 am
The easiest layout would be a pyamid bow, 2" wide at the fades with a straight taper to 1/2" tips. Like was said, a glued on handle will be a must with a board.