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Title: Limb Finishing
Post by: Wolftrail on October 11, 2015, 07:34:00 PM

Question for you bowyers that build Wood Laminate bows. Is it better to round off the edges more so on the back or belly.?  And why..?  
I slightly round over the corners a wee-bit.

Title: Re: Limb Finishing
Post by: fujimo on October 11, 2015, 11:52:00 PM

I round them all over equally,but if I was to be more concerned about one side than the other, it would be the back, as the rounding helps prevent splinters lifting on the edges when under tension.

Title: Re: Limb Finishing
Post by: Wolftrail on October 12, 2015, 02:38:00 PM

Thanks fugi..  I have been at this long enough to know I posted this topic before, but I forgot more than I know.    :knothead:  
I have a Good memory its just short.......   :biglaugh:    

Happy Thanksgiving from the Island of Lost Cause.

Title: Re: Limb Finishing
Post by: LittleBen on October 13, 2015, 08:45:00 AM

I think Wayne is right get, back is probably more important, but rounding the edges of the belly well really helps prevent fretting on the corners.

I round all the cornes off really well nowadays. I also think it looks better.