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Having made a few laminated longbows. I am now thinking how to keep string follow to a minimum.
My thoughts
Backing thickness if this is increased would this help only problem I see is not overpower the belly
Choice of materials having used two different timbers for the belly so far
Black Walnut and lemon wood I have found Black Walnut the best so far (not been able to find any Yew or Osage yet for the belly)
Thickness off middle core thicker or thinner ?
Balance between the length of the bow and weight and draw length ?
Tiller Full compass of keep the handle stiffer
One other question
I have been ask to make a long bow of a female club member
SPEC
28 lb at 27 inch with maximum cast
I thought
3 mm ash backing (hickory hard to find at moment)
center core 4mm purple hart
belly Black walnut
71 inch long 1 inch at the handle 3/8 at tips
I open this up to other bow makes thoughts
My thoughts
Backing thickness if this is increased would this help only problem I see is not overpower the belly
Choice of materials having used two different timbers for the belly so far
Black Walnut and lemon wood I have found Black Walnut the best so far (not been able to find any Yew or Osage yet for the belly)
Thickness off middle core thicker or thinner ?
Balance between the length of the bow and weight and draw length ?
Tiller Full compass of keep the handle stiffer
One other question
I have been ask to make a long bow of a female club member
SPEC
28 lb at 27 inch with maximum cast
I thought
3 mm ash backing (hickory hard to find at moment)
center core 4mm purple hart
belly Black walnut
71 inch long 1 inch at the handle 3/8 at tips
I open this up to other bow makes thoughts