Post by: sam barrett on August 17, 2022, 02:26:17 PM
Post by: Longcruise on August 17, 2022, 03:54:12 PM
Post by: Mad Max on August 17, 2022, 03:57:28 PM
What tools do you have, table saw, band saw?
Start out with a piece about 12" long and taper each end, then you can cut them off where you want.
Post by: kennym on August 17, 2022, 04:05:55 PM
Post by: Buggs on August 18, 2022, 10:47:34 AM
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Post by: Mad Max on August 18, 2022, 11:12:12 AM
Show us some bows you made :thumbsup:
Post by: Buggs on August 18, 2022, 12:06:40 PM
I don't want to be like the guys who show up once in a blue moon, posting a slew of staged photos of their
"latest bow"
How does that request relate to tip wedges?
Post by: Longcruise on August 18, 2022, 01:57:14 PM
Buying pre-made sounds like a no brainer. But if you need them right away, they only take a few minutes to make by hand
How does that array make a tip wedge?
Craig Ekin used to have them on his site. His were/are fiberglass if i remember correctly. Like the ones he used in his bows.
Post by: Buggs on August 18, 2022, 02:07:19 PM
Post by: Mad Max on August 18, 2022, 05:29:10 PM
I'm getting ready to build one for myself and will document it. I am respecting the posting policies and since I'm not a sponsor here, will not post about anything sold or for sale.
I don't want to be like the guys who show up once in a blue moon, posting a slew of staged photos of their
"latest bow"
How does that request relate to tip wedges?
Anyone can show bows they are making, You can't say "For Sale"
It doesn't relate, just curious , you seam very knowledgeable :thumbsup:
Not very many Trad Gangers posting pic. lately that is why I posted the Some bows Topic
Post by: Buggs on August 19, 2022, 09:05:24 AM
Maybe I'm too literal, but I've already been in trouble once and don't plan on a repeat performance :knothead:
I like the posting of pictures! So many descriptions are too vague without a visual.
Post by: Shredd on August 19, 2022, 02:33:41 PM
Post by: Longcruise on August 19, 2022, 03:50:46 PM
Damn! I forgot to include the hand that holds the wood block with the fiberglass piece glued on that is rubbed back and forth on the sandpaper (at an angle) until the desired taper is achieved. ;)
Seems like that would be constantly reducing the part that the (unillustrated) hand holds while rubbing it back and forth. :dunno:
Post by: Buggs on August 19, 2022, 09:47:35 PM
Just post some pics of a bow... People do it all the time on here... ;) :) If it makes you feel more comfortable, tell us that you made it for your uncle... :tongue:
Easy for you to say! Bet you have not been banned and reinstated lately :tongue:
Longcruise, it's a little tedious, but not impossible to carefully hand sand a taper onto a 3" X 1.5" X .050 piece of glass
I would not recommend going into production, but a pair is reasonable to knock out.
Post by: onetone on August 19, 2022, 10:26:52 PM