i got a question

[eman614]

this may be a silly question, but how important is for the bow form to be perfectly flat/square. if it is not square will it make the limbs twist? also does the form have to be shaped perfectly? any help would be much appreciated.

[kennym]

As close as you can! Out of square WILL make limbs twist. The better the form,the better(and better lookin) the bow will be.

Here is how I do mine,hope it helps...

 http://kennyscustomarchery.com/Bow_forms.html

[eman614]

kenny,
 thanks that helped a ton. i know what your talking about. i just started and its already getting expensive. i made my own form, and i'm not sure i like it, too much deflex not enough reflex. i also cut mine with a jig saw and then sanded. i didn't use the router. while it is very close to square, i fear it may not be close enough. oh well better luck next time. thanks for your help. anyone else with some input im looking for all the advice i can get

[bjansen]

I am making my forms now with a 1/2 template and a router as well.. just like Kenny's pics...cut it close on the bandsaw and then route it out...flip to the other side and redo.  Instead of usign the base as a template, I use an edge bearing router bit...its the way to go i think.