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Title: Long bow form ????
Post by: Dmaxshawn on May 14, 2009, 10:17:00 PM

What would happen if I used my jointer to make a flat long bow form?  Just use two 2 x 6's.  Is  this possible for one person to do alone?  Then just band saw out the riser area on the top form and then you are ready for glue up.  

Shawn

Title: Re: Long bow form ????
Post by: tim-flood on May 15, 2009, 08:34:00 AM

most longbows are 1.5" wide, it would work just fine.  put the riser on the belly side and there is no reason to use a cut out.  there was an article in trad bowhunter about just that last year

Title: Re: Long bow form ????
Post by: kennym on May 15, 2009, 01:50:00 PM

Just watch that the heat doesn't warp it. Maybe run it thru the hot box a couple times before putting a bow in with it!

Title: Re: Long bow form ????
Post by: monterey on May 15, 2009, 04:52:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by tim-flood:
most longbows are 1.5" wide, it would work just fine.  put the riser on the belly side and there is no reason to use a cut out.  there was an article in trad bowhunter about just that last year

I'm confused about leaving the riser on the belly side and not needing a cut out.  I'm sure it's quite simple but somehow it is evading me?

Title: Re: Long bow form ????
Post by: Dmaxshawn on May 16, 2009, 01:44:00 PM

Thanks

Shawn

Title: Re: Long bow form ????
Post by: Apex Predator on May 16, 2009, 02:52:00 PM

With my rubber band clamping, I use a simple form like you are talking about for straight longbows.  If you are talking about a two piece, air-hose set up, you may need more strength.