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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: John Malone on November 28, 2017, 09:28:00 PM
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Hello guys. I probably need another board. I ripped this board (red Oak) to 2 inches in width which exposed a defect in the center. After removing the defect I'm left with a 72inch long by 1 9/16 wide tapered to 5/8 on the tips and its 9/16 thick. If I finish this bow out at 72 ttt any idea what kind of draw weight ill be looking at? I can always chop it down and make a kiddy bow but I know of no children to give it to. The grain is perfect in what's left. It was also the only good board I could find and I'm really wanting to make on right now while I have time. Is there a way to turn this board at only 1 9/16 wide into a functional adult bow? That is with out ordering material to back it with online.
Thanks guys.
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Yes! Start tillering to the weight you want to achieve. If necessary later you can pike it a small bit at a time until you get weight. I would think you can get 45# to 50# with these dimensions. Because it is narrower it will have to be longer but just how long you'll have to find out.
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Thanks Pat. Ill finish this one and see what happens. The other piece is 72 long 1 5/8 wide and 3/4 thick it should work well for Sam Harpers build along as those are his basic starting dimensions.