Where to find thick glass for accents?

[Jason Kendall]

I am looking for black glass 1.5" wide by .080 to .125 thick, all I can find is .060 glass.

Any ideas?

[Walt Francis]

Does it have to be glass?   Last time I looked, you can get black phenolic in thicker sizes from Binghams.  Another option is ebony, I have used it for accents in the riser on several bows.

[bjansen]

What length are you looking for Jason...I have some pieces.

[Jason Kendall]

Thanks Brad, I am just kind of looking for a supplier. I have a lot of phenolic that will work and may just use that if I cant find a source.

[bjansen]

Ah, got it.  Well, I am guessing you asked Binghams already with no avail.  I know they used to carry the thick black glass which guys historically used to make a compound limb...The only pieces of that I saw were much thicker than .125 but I expect they can make it in any size if they still carry it.

[Robertfishes]

I bought 2 pieces of the 3/8"? glass used for compound limbs and they were slightly curved, I havn't used them yet.. I ended up buying a few pieces of the 060 glass.  It's more work but I was happy using the 060 glass. I think I had 26 layers of glass in this longbow, no problems with glue lines.  

[2treks]

Last I talked to Binghams,they had to order that thick glass for you,to your specs.
Robert,nice bow. Can you see any joint lines in all that glass lay-up? That is pretty cool looking. Is it heavy?

[Robertfishes]

Chuck, I will look in day  light with reading glasses on.. I built that  bow for Helen, she shoots fita,900,indoor and field archery  with it. The first one I  made for her was  too light so I went crazy with the glass. I was able to cut shelf past center since riser was half glass. But it looks great up close no problem with glue  lines. I wouldn't say the bow is heavy, it's heavier than the walnut, bubinga or shedua riser bows I built off of the same form..  it feels very nice and solid in the hand.. I am still learning the art of bow building, I would not hesitate to use this much glass in a riser again.  

[pditto613]

I like that one Robert.  Are limbs zebra wood?  You and Helen coming to the charity shoot in a few weeks?

[2treks]

That is a real looker Robert. Nice job!

CTT

[Robertfishes]

pd thats zebra veneer over actionboo tapers. I used my 64" kennym design form to make this 66" bow..i just added a power lam and a little extra to the stack. Helen has won  a few shoots with it and I know its my best bow so far.. I dont see the glue lines in the riser glass, so I will be using the 060 S2S glass on more riser builds. there is 12 layers of glass in this recurve riser