is there a how to on making take down limbs

[whitebuffalo]

I was wondering,I would like to make a new set for a project bow. Any help is appreciated. I have traced out a favorite set to build a jig from there design, now I'm looking for material type and cost and if its worth it.

[traditional beagle]

One of the best places to get materials is Bingham's. The hardest part will be getting the bolt holes and pins to line up properly. This takes a special gig to get proper alignment.

[razorsharptokill]

Ditto. They have a jig that will lne up your bolt and index pin holes. Pricey but it will last you a lifetime.

[Sneakypete]

Well, to offer the basic low-end approach, I recommend Bowyer's Bible VI or II (sorry, can't recall and too lazy to go into the cabin and look it up), which does a good walk-through for using the economical (about 1/3 BowBolt cost)sleeve system. Everyone says to use billets, but I've had perfect success building a full-length bow, doing all but final tiller, cutting it in half and fitting the sleeves, then final tiller ... which has, so far, not changed a bit. Easy, affordable, and it works. To each ...

[Sneakypete]

Oops, not BB VI or II, but I or II. Someday I'll find the courage to not write emails during happy hour. But by then, of course, Alzheimer's will have taken ovewr, if it hasn't already.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Binghams Projects have full sets of plans with detailed instructions available. they even have vidios if you are so inclined.

 But i must add that there were key issues not covered in their take down recurve vidio.........the construction of your form and clamping procedure is critical....the rest is just detailed craftsmanship and patience....
Buying a presision drill guide would be a good investment. whether buying the speacialty one from Binghams desined for bows, or an adjustable one from a tool supplier.....I've made drill guides myself from hardwood, but they are not as accurate as the steel ones with repeated use.

[whitebuffalo]

Well I've been crusing there site and like what I see.

[Randy Morin]

You are on the right trail Whitebuff.