new bow forms

[BUCK-EYE]

i want to make a bow form for a 66 inch long bow.how long do i need to make my over all form in length. i have a recurve form that i made a 62 inch recurve the formieca came off my form and i tried to glue it back on. it didnt glue back square so i was going to make another recurve form also. is there another type of material i can glue on the top of my bottom form instead of formica for my longbow and recurve forms?

[LittleBen]

MEtal strip

[snapper1d]

I have even used a strip of wood.I used some wax on it so any leaked glue wouldnt stick to it.

[fujimo]

i used a hickory backing strip on my form, glued down with contact- sealed with verathane and waxed with fiberglass mold release wax- works very well!!

[typical2]

Last year when I ordered a Formica strip Bingham's sent me clear Gordon glass.  So... that's what I put on the two forms I just made.

[fujimo]

to be honest, i think metal, formica or glass would be the way better option, just that we live so far from civilization, and i was impatient to start building, i went with the wood- it has worked well, just took a little more effort to get it prepared. and would not be as durable as the above- but then it shouldnt get knocked about too much anyway.

[monterey]

As to the length question, suggest that it be 72".  Will match the glass and lams and will allow you to make longer bows in the future if you wish.

[BUCK-EYE]

Thanks guys for all the help!