Re: HELP .... Recurve draw weight ???
Most bows, especially recurve or long bow are rated poundage at a given draw length, usually 29 inches. Say the bow is 50# @ 29" and your draw length is 27", the you would expect a poundage at that draw length to be 45#. Conversely, if the draw length is 31", then the assumption is the poundage will be 55#. That means or equates to approximately 2½ # per inch. He will have to factor in brace height too. Short brace height will lead to scuffed wrists.
He will have to find some hardwood with no twist to build with. Softwood will not cut it. He will have to make a jig and steaming vessel to get the limbs to curve. It should be interesting to see the outcome. Might be a better idea to start with a simpler longbow design.
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