First build 3pc recurve

[Jegs.mich]

This is my first build and I'm hoping some of you guys will chime in with some pointers and words of wisdom. Will post a bunch of pictures. This is on another site but was hoping for more feedback from guys who have experience. Thanks for looking.
Jed in Michigan

[Jegs.mich]

Slow progress learning to like the rasp.

[Jegs.mich]

Trying to create a hydraulic press for the overlay using dense foam and a 2x4 contoured close to the bows shape. Please chime in on this as I plan to try this soon.

[Jegs.mich]

Overlay glue up

[kennym]

Looks like a plan, let us know how it works! 

[Kirkll]

What have you got going for limbs? I usually mount the limbs on the riser block and get them balanced prior to shaping a riser. It Makes the limb hardware easier to get machined and installed and get your limb alignment dialed in.... Looking forward to see how you pull this off....... Kirk

[Jegs.mich]

Drill guide for center alignment. Also have access to a granite table with height gauge. I wanted to Make some different limb configurations for this same riser. Not possible to put the horse before the cart? Appreciate the feedback first time and have a lot to learn.

[Jegs.mich]

Overlay turned out, jig is ready for the next step. Limbs are next but haven't been happy with the limb wedges I made yet.