Laminating Press Heat Strip System

[brett morris]

Im ordering my first set of supplies and see that bingham recommends a heat strip system. Does anyone use this?  And is there alternatives?

[Pat B]

Brett, If you are gonna build only a few bows there are alternative methods of curing glue that are less expensive.  A good bow can be assembled with less complicated systems. I believe Bingham offers different options.     Pat

[onemississipp]

If you have the extra $300.00 to spend it would be nice to have. a big space saver over the heat box.

or you could build a heat box for about $60.00

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=059937;p=1

[onemississipp]

here is mine

 http://onemississipp.googlepages.com/heatbox

I still need to finish that page...

see it in action here

 http://onemississipp.googlepages.com/flightbow

[brett morris]

thanks guys Im not sure how many bows I will make this is going to be a new hobby for the winter but Ive been told it can be addicting.

[TimZeigler]

Heat box can be used for other things such as preheating your laminations, storing your form components, and multiple size forms.  You'll more than likely need multiple heat strips if you want to do take-downs, as well as one piece and longbows.

[brett morris]

Sounds like the heat box is the way to go thanks for the blueprints.

[kennym]

HEy Brett,do ya have a form built? How I make mine is on here...

 http://www.kennyscustomarchery.com/index.html

Good luck with your project,its a blast to shoot a bow of your own making!!