Author Topic: 2 piece build  (Read 461 times)

Offline Wolftrail

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1152
2 piece build
« on: November 01, 2015, 05:52:00 PM »
I'm currently finishing off a 2 piece laminate wood bow.  I made the handle from fiber glass rather than spend $50 CDN for a metal sleeve kit.
 
My question;  is it better to the fix the handle solid on the bottom limb or top.  I think its better fixed on the Top that way if you are out on a rainy day the sealed end will keep the water out. I have read a few articles on these builds and some guys attach the sleeve to the bottom limb...   :rolleyes:

Online jess stuart

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1722
Re: 2 piece build
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2015, 06:52:00 PM »
I haven't built the fiberglass sleeve type yet.  I have used the metal sleeve a few times and I fixed the handle to the top limb for the very reasons you stated.  I will do the same with fiberglass.

Offline Robertfishes

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 3490
Re: 2 piece build
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2015, 07:13:00 PM »
I had a BW 2 piece bow with the glass and carbon sleeve..grip was part of the top half. Big Jim has several videos on youtube showing how he does them.

Offline Tim Finley

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1031
Re: 2 piece build
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2015, 08:00:00 PM »
If you do it on the wrong end the bow will come apart when you shoot it

Online goobersan

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1386
Re: 2 piece build
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2015, 08:23:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by Robertfishes:
I had a BW 2 piece bow with the glass and carbon sleeve..grip was part of the top half. Big Jim has several videos on youtube showing how he does them.
X2   These are great videos!

Offline Wolftrail

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1152
Re: 2 piece build
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2015, 09:30:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by Tim Finley:
If you do it on the wrong end the bow will come apart when you shoot it
........   :biglaugh:   good one.

Online Roy from Pa

  • Administrator
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ****
  • Posts: 20689
Re: 2 piece build
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2015, 10:59:00 AM »
I know a guy from "SE Wisconsin" whose bows come apart when he shoots them..   :)

Users currently browsing this topic:

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.
 

Contact Us | Trad Gang.com © | User Agreement

Copyright 2003 thru 2024 ~ Trad Gang.com ©