How do you Pros get tight joints on your lams??

[cobbow]

I was wandering how yall get the joints so tight when you but the ends of the lams together.

I would like to buld a bow without putting a leater rap on it but my joints arent that good. What do I need to do?

Thanks for and input.

[No-sage]

Glue them together before you lay up the bow.

[No-sage]

I'm no pro though.....

[cobbow]

What kind of glue?
I use smooth on for the glue up do you use that or just some super glue?

Do you mitter the ends or just but them?

[mater]

super glue works fine. Just make sure you bevel the ends so it can flex.

[kennym]

Somewhere in this thread is how I do it,may not be the right or best way,but I have pics!! LOL

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=001165;p=1


Look on page 2.....

[kennym]

No pro here either!!

[grizz]

I humbly submit my 2 cents worth. I use smooth on after I grind about a 45 degree angle to the butt ends, I did try super glue but if the "dip" in the form is severe the joint broke as soon as pressure was applied.

[Russell S.]

i found with super glue i needed more like a 20 degree angle so there is lots of contact...  with 45 deg they kept popping apart on me!  i use a board clamped to my disc sander, then run both lams on to the disk to get the tapper.

[BenBow]

Kenny's way is very strong and when finished most of the time it just disappears.

[cobbow]

Thanks guys

Kenny that is a great build a long. ? fro ya
The overlays on the back of the riser are they for looks of strength?

Thanks agine

[kennym]

Thanks!

They help in strength,but with the riser lammed,probably not needed.

Also helps to keep glass width up on the back(also helps with strength) when you round over the grip area.