64" d/r buildalong for Brandon DONE !!

[kennym]

Bow is all glued and in the form,taped down securely....

 

Another layer of plastic wrap under the pressure strip.(no pic)
We taped the pressure strip (sheet metal strip to equalize pressure across bow limbs,since the air hose pushes mainly in the center)this time to keep it in place....

 

Here is the form almost ready to pop in the oven.....
 

One last thing,if you wipe the glue down off the limb edges all you can, you can break most of it off instead of grinding it all off!!
 

[ron w]

Excellent...can't wait to see more!!!!!

[Jack Denbow]

This is getting good.

[razorsharptokill]

That really clears up a lot of questions I had! Thanks for the play by play and pics!

[longbawl]

This could not have worked out better for me i have had a Coco riser ready for about ( will about ready)
6 mos. Looking forward to this Thanks for taking your time and sharing. And the lams i got off you for my first bow. its still shooting great and is my best shooter so far.

[kennym]

Thanks guys, more comin!

[kennym]

Here is the glue that snapped right off,and the bow blank..


This is a new deal for me,I like it!!  Clamped a simple laser to a stand,leveled the bow on the bench and lined up center marks on both ends and center. This bow was good,needed no adjustment.

IMO if both tips and center of riser don't line up,you are goin down a hard road!!




I pulled the tape off and put on new white tape for visibility,now I clamped an aluminum ruler to the centerline and drew the centerline full length of the bow.



Now I marked the tips 5/8" wide at nock,they will end up narrower before finishing.

[kennym]

Here the limb is laid out,and ready to grind.



Ground the limbs to shape and now to the nock grooves,starting marks are 45 degrees for this bow,make sure they angle the right way!! LOL



I didn't get any pics of the groove filing,just keep em even.

[kennym]

Now on to the overlays,sanded and taped ,ready to glue on,the back handle overlay area..



The belly handle overlays areas..


Tip overlay area



Now back to the shop!!  

[TNstickn]

Awesome build Kenny, love the laser.      

[Leo L.]

Coming along pretty fast.  I love the laser idea.

[kennym]

Here is putting overlays on,I'm using CA this time.










Now to cut the sight window, not recommended for the faint of heart.
I stand behind the saw so I can see the blade,cut til the blade gets to the desired mark,then turn the bow around and cut from the other side, so I don't splinter the glass  if there are not overlays protecting it.

[kennym]

Here we go after more whittling..

 

 

 

 

And profiles...

 

 

 

Was gonna edit out the belly,but figured what the hell,I'd still have it!!   :D

[kennym]

Oh yeah,shot it a bit,shoots great,will finish it up next weekend I hope!

[bjansen]

What a build.. Looks excellent.. I love the full draw profile of the bow.

[Leo L.]

NICE!!

[Dmaxshawn]

Thanks for the build Kenny.  Couple of good tips in here.  Will be making some orders this week.  

Shawn

[TomMcDonald]

Kenny, you should inserted abs of steel. you woulda still had the belly, but we woulda been mighty impressed.

[TNstickn]

Nice table sawin!! Whatcha finishing with? Full draw looks great!!

[kennym]

Thanks guys!!

Figured the trad police would be knockin on my door for usin the laser!!

Greg, I will use spar urethane,it works well for me. Bro tryed some spray stock finish on one,but it left white marks if bumped.