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Offline Buemaker

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Bowform making-pics
« on: January 22, 2015, 04:53:00 PM »
I.`ll post a few pics showing how I made this bow form.I told a computer guy what I wanted and he made a drawing on a computer (don`t ask me how) Then a steel template was cut out with a computer guided laser cutter, I then had a very accurate template.On my router table which have a 30mm spindle I have two options, a large straight router bit or a solid aluminum drum with 40 grit paper. Both have the same diameter as a template bearing. I think the pics speak for them self, but if something is not clear fire away. Bue--.
 

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Re: Bowform making-pics
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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2015, 05:38:00 PM »
wow Bue you will have a very true form once that's done. good one!

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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2015, 06:11:00 PM »
wow!!!   :thumbsup:

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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2015, 06:19:00 PM »
The ultimate template...3/8" steel!

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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2015, 06:28:00 PM »
Almost right, 8mm which was a serious overkill, 1/4" would have been enough. Bue--.

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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2015, 07:04:00 PM »
Yep ,  there is something to be said about accurate templates and jigs..  :D

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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2015, 08:10:00 PM »
Nice Bue..

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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2015, 08:53:00 PM »
COOL!!
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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2015, 09:46:00 PM »
geeeze!! I'd have to think that shaper bit would blow a guys hair back!!--and whack that plywood into shape!!nice stuff bue!!looking good!!
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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2015, 10:40:00 PM »
I don't know what's more impressive, your template, the form itself, or your shop! Great stuff.
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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2015, 10:49:00 PM »
Impressive!! Now you got me thinking, I sub contract a lot of work from a machine shop and I know they have several Cnc machines. I'm thinking I could work up a trade!!!   :thumbsup:
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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2015, 11:05:00 PM »
Nice Beu!

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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2015, 01:44:00 AM »
Very slick, Bue    :thumbsup:
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Re: Bowform making-pics
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2015, 10:52:00 AM »
well done! I did the same thing, but had the CNC guy to it all for me!  I don't have a template to make more forms, but he has it saved so he can cut some more forms in the future if needed.

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