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Offline penrosefred

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« on: November 30, 2009, 10:43:00 AM »
Has anyone used steel for a form?
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Offline Jason Scott

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Re: forms
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2009, 02:50:00 PM »
There are some big name brand bows as well as some custom bowyers that are made on steel forms they had rolled at a fab shop. It should last indefinately without warpage but cost prohibative for most of us on this site. If you settle on a design you really like go for it. I am still experimenting with design so I use wood and I doubt I will ever make enough bows of one design to wear out a good plywood form. A good wood form should last for many many bows. I think You would have to use heat strips because the form would weigh too much to lift and move around or put in a hot box.

Offline ChristopherO

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Re: forms
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2009, 06:04:00 PM »
About a year or so ago I saw where a couple of men made one out of aluminum.  If you have the tools and materials I suppose it can be done.

Offline Russell S.

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Re: forms
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2009, 06:40:00 PM »
if you had access to a ship yard that could cold roll and weld aluminum or steal that would be pretty snazzy!!....
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