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In a previous post, I stated that I plan to build a crossbow using a laminated wood/fiberglass prod. I had intended to make the prod straight with recurved ends. However, I just purchased Ralph Payne-Gallwey's "The Crossbow" and it seems most, if not all the prods of crossbows "back-when" were made with a purposeful set in them. Having made a number of longbows, I know that set in the limbs is generally something to be avoided as it robs the bow of power. That being said, should I make my laminated prod with the limbs set as the old laminated and steel prods were made or go ahead and make it straight as originally planned? I understand why they made the prods the way they did, based on what I've read. However, it seems to me that I'd have a much more powerful prod were it straight rather than set. All suggestions and opinions are appreciated.
In a previous post, I stated that I plan to build a crossbow using a laminated wood/fiberglass prod. I had intended to make the prod straight with recurved ends. However, I just purchased Ralph Payne-Gallwey's "The Crossbow" and it seems most, if not all the prods of crossbows "back-when" were made with a purposeful set in them. Having made a number of longbows, I know that set in the limbs is generally something to be avoided as it robs the bow of power. That being said, should I make my laminated prod with the limbs set as the old laminated and steel prods were made or go ahead and make it straight as originally planned? I understand why they made the prods the way they did, based on what I've read. However, it seems to me that I'd have a much more powerful prod were it straight rather than set. All suggestions and opinions are appreciated.
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