Bingham longbow form

[John johnston]

Just received Bingham longbow plan and DVD. The DVD says to glue .02 tapped lamination  on the bottom form section ,then a Formica strip. My question is : what is the purpose for the tapperd  strip?
Thanks

[kennym]

I’m sure the thin ends of that go to bow center, and the taper in bow has thick end to center. The riser is straight on form side , this way the riser will fit the form with no gaps . Hope that made sense! 

[John johnston]

Makes sense. Thanks.

[Mad Max]

Yep like kenny said

[Kirkll]

Keep in mind... You do not need to build this form exactly like the plan either... sometimes making a sweeping ach shape for the back of the riser portion of the form will give you a more pleasing shape to the bow.  When you got her done, just shape the riser to fit the form... there is a certain amount of that needed anyway on a one piece bow unless its dead flat and you are using no tapers.... food for thought...  Kirk