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Offline Don Armstrong

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Assuming I know nothing about glass bows!
« on: February 23, 2011, 07:23:00 PM »
What would be the best vidio, book or what ever to learn about making glass bows. I have made about 20 self bows and now want to make some glass bows. I understand how to make the form, heat box but know nothing about how to stack the lams to hit weight. I worked 3 years as a machinist so am fairly good with mics and dial calipers. I have a 14" band saw, spindle sander, small harbor freight belt and disc sander, table saw, rasps and files. What other tools can I NOT do without for glass bows. I am going to order all material from Kenny. Thanks, Don

Offline Bradford

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Re: Assuming I know nothing about glass bows!
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2011, 07:46:00 PM »
Sounds like you are ahead of most in the tool department...

There is plenty of build alongs here to learn from.. that is how I did.  I did get the blueprints from Binghams..  Stack thickness can also be found at binghams website.

you tube has some videos as well.
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Re: Assuming I know nothing about glass bows!
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2011, 08:15:00 PM »
Stay sharp, Kenny.

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Offline Dick in Seattle

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Re: Assuming I know nothing about glass bows!
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2011, 11:15:00 PM »
If you're thinking longbows (the old fashioned straight kind) this might be some help:

 www.dickwightman.com     click on "Archery Activities"

There are two complete buildalongs plus, in the Gallery, a bunch of my bows with the layup for each one detailed.
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