I've got a stave that is a bit twisted, snakey and dimensionally challenged. It is 1 1/8 wide at the center and only 1" wide at the first snakey twist. Should I try to build a bow with these odd dimensions or should I cut it in half and splice it? I have never done a splice but there's a first time for everything??? It is 2"s wide on both ends..... What do you think to cut or not to cut... That is the question
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Yes! (Actually, I didn't know, but I wanted to contribute) :)
You could cut it and make a takedown bow.
I made a bow that was 55+ lbs before shaving off weight to make it a bow more suited for my mother-in-law that was 1" wide from the handle to 6" from the tip that tapered to 1/2". Just rounded the belly instead of making it flat. Had a similar snake but a bit further down the limb. I'll see if I have a picture for reference.
I'd like to see it Goose thanks :)
You could get a bow out of it but I think I'd cut it and splice the current ends together. Splicing is easy if you have a bandsaw.
John after looking at the stave a bit more I think you're right. I've got 2" solid ends and the split at the narrow part of the limb is angled toward the belly and would not leave much wood for a rounded or ELB type of design... Now it's spliced or 2pc :)
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The measurement is 3" off the fade