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Title: Bingham bow build
Post by: John johnston on January 17, 2024, 09:04:10 PM

I am wanting to try and make a longbow. Was thinking of going with the Bingham longbow starter kit. It has DVD and plans  for making forms and three different style bows.
I talked to Bingham and he is retiring. He has a limited supply. I can purchase  the DVDs and plans but will need to get lamination
elsewhere. Should I go this route or is the better option.
I am building a maple with hickory backed board bow now and want to do some laminated longbows next. Thanks

Title: Re: Bingham bow build
Post by: derekdiruz on January 17, 2024, 09:49:34 PM

Kenny is a solid choice here. I've got a feeling he'll chime in! Best of luck!

Title: Re: Bingham bow build
Post by: kennym on January 17, 2024, 09:53:51 PM

I've heard that DVD is a big help.

I can do the lams, glass ,and glue,overlays,and all that.

Just let me know if I can help.

Title: Re: Bingham bow build
Post by: jacob95 on January 17, 2024, 09:54:14 PM

Hit up Kenny and get his kit, $200 for everything you need besides fire hose and clamp hardware.

Title: Re: Bingham bow build
Post by: John johnston on January 18, 2024, 08:48:39 AM

Thanks. I’ll look him up when I’m ready to start projec.t

Title: Re: Bingham bow build
Post by: Mad Max on January 18, 2024, 09:21:47 AM

Quote from: kennym on January 17, 2024, 09:53:51 PM

I've heard that DVD is a big help.

I can do the lams, glass ,and glue,overlays,and all that.

Just let me know if I can help.

I have the Recurve DVD and plans, yes a big help for a beginner

Title: Re: Bingham bow build
Post by: kennym on January 18, 2024, 09:28:21 AM

I've never seen the DVD , me and Roy started before that.

Heck Roy started before TV  :laughing: