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Title: Bingham longbow form
Post by: John johnston on January 27, 2024, 09:01:23 AM

Just received Bingham longbow plan and DVD. The DVD says to glue .02 tapped lamination  on the bottom form section ,then a Formica strip. My question is : what is the purpose for the tapperd  strip?
Thanks

Title: Re: Bingham longbow form
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2024, 09:06:01 AM

I’m sure the thin ends of that go to bow center, and the taper in bow has thick end to center. The riser is straight on form side , this way the riser will fit the form with no gaps . Hope that made sense!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Bingham longbow form
Post by: John johnston on January 27, 2024, 09:15:48 AM

Makes sense. Thanks.

Title: Re: Bingham longbow form
Post by: Mad Max on January 27, 2024, 09:40:48 AM

Yep like kenny said

Title: Re: Bingham longbow form
Post by: Kirkll on January 27, 2024, 02:16:54 PM

Keep in mind... You do not need to build this form exactly like the plan either... sometimes making a sweeping ach shape for the back of the riser portion of the form will give you a more pleasing shape to the bow.  When you got her done, just shape the riser to fit the form... there is a certain amount of that needed anyway on a one piece bow unless its dead flat and you are using no tapers.... food for thought...  Kirk