Laminated bow building instruction

[BMSOL]

No sure if this is the place to post this question, but are there any laminated bow building courses or clinics around? I've been wanting to build a bow for a long time and not sure if this is even something bowyers do.

I've seen selfbow courses popping up all over the place, just not laminated. It could be I'm not looking hard enough.

[takefive]

A wood laminated bow?  Or fiberglass?  There are a lot of step by step build alongs for both on here.  Guys on here will be happy to help get you started and walk you through it.

[JamesV]

Do a call out for bowyers in your area. There should be someone with a hobby shop in your area willing to let you come and watch or help build a bow.

Or you could jump on your fast horse and come to Mississippi and I will walk you thru a build.

James

[EwokArcher]

Just start with binghams projects thats probably the easiest way to get into it and is the starting place for a lot of people when it comes to fiberglass bows.

[bamboo]

start here-------

 https://www.binghamprojects.com/proddetail.php?prod=3013DVDPKG

[jsweka]

YES!!! Binghams!

That's how many many bowyers got started.

[jess stuart]

Can't go wrong with Binghams been at it since the 50's.  Back when I started Binghams and the Old Master Crafter were the only sources available.

[Mark R]

Talk to Jim Belcher at OMC Bowyer supply.I know he wanted to do  a hands on class but not sure if it came to be, if he offers it and you can swing it I would'nt hesitate,great guy and a wealth of experience.

[BMSOL]

Thanks for the advice on Binghams, I will check it out and see where it leads me. I've watched some videos on it but they I left with more questions than answers.

Any bowyers in Virginia? Near the Hampton Roads area?

[KenH]

HERE is where you can get answers to your questions.

[7 Lakes]

In NC, high school seniors must complete a project.  Something they have never done before.  I take about a half dozen each year to build a Longbow.  This only works because the kids are local.  The glass laminated Longbow takes around 10 hours to build but cannot be built in 10 consecutive hours.  You must cut out lams and glue up.  Then wait 4-8 hours for cooking.  Gluing tip and grip overlays also takes a few hours with EA-40 which is the only glue I trust besides resorcinol (leaves a purple line).  Long story short, an out of town trip will cost you a few days to complete a bow "course" from start to finish. PS.  This will take longer (maybe much longer) depending on your shop tool skill and willing to deal with stringent safety standard.

[Wolftrail]

One thing I learned is taper those lams.

[Mad Max]

Bingham's comes with a Video too

[kennym]

You can check Jim out too...

 http://www.buildyourownbow.com/