Ozbow

Hi Folks, first time making a laminated board bow out of floor boards. Just trying to tiller it. Just wanted to know how close to the handle should I be taking timber off please? The limb on the left is the bottom limb. Also do you think I'm close to being able to put a string on it?
Cheers
Bruce

Bruce,

I would be tempted to get the tips moving a little more; to me they look a bit stiff.

Handle to mid limb appears to be a bit flat. Perhaps start a few inches from the handle and slowly remove timber working towards mid limb.

Be careful not to create a hinge in the mid limb area. Remember the limbs can change curvature when the short string is used.

Personally I will not put a short string on a bow until I get the bows tips a bit past the desired brace height.

Daryl.

Awesome thanks for the tips.
Cheers Bruce

Bruce,

Keep in mind that I made an assessment based on a small photographic image; the bow could look different in real life.

Hopefully someone else will post their thoughts on how they perceive the bow.

Daryl.