Author Topic: One Piece Recurve build along - COMPLETE (Read 937 times)

Bradford · « **on:** March 23, 2012, 10:04:00 PM »

So now that I am newly laid off and finding myself with whole lot's of time...

I was asked to make a bow for my friends daughter down in the Sacramento, CA area. So after talking a bit with them we are using purple heart and zebra wood..

A couple of weeks ago I started on the handle when I was working on another take down..

Then in the past couple of days I got the veneers for the limbs worked up

Cut and shaped the riser

So now I am ready for the layup. Maybe Sunday.. it's supposed to rain again tomorrow and I have to set my heat box outside when doing the work.

But coming along.. should be around 25lbs at 26" when done. She is 14.

Robertfishes · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2012, 07:01:00 PM »

sorry to hear about your layoff. Thats gonna be a nice bow for your friends daughter! I built a longbow for a friends daughter a couple of years ago and it was very plain compared to your build.

fujimo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2012, 09:38:00 PM »

nice detail in the lams.
did you drill and then glue in the plug,
what glue do you like to use for the creative side of lam making.

KellyG · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2012, 10:51:00 PM »

Bradford that is going to be one sweet bow when you get done with it.

Over&Under · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2012, 11:12:00 PM »

Bradford...you have got this bow building thing down!

Looking forward to this one!

Bradford · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2012, 11:33:00 AM »

Thanks everyone!

I used my scroll saw for the cut. I drew it out then cut it like a loop-de-loop. Then glued it together with tight bond 3.

There is a very small gap around the circle that the glue is filled in from the kerf of the blade. I am thinking next time maybe using fine saw dust and super glue for a more finished look... but we will see what it looks like under clear glass first.

I am hoping to glue it up today.. we shall see what the weather does

DEATHMASTER · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2012, 09:52:00 PM »

will follows along.
Nice start

wookiewebster · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2012, 11:43:00 PM »

Very nice. I'm also following along. Thanks!

bbs383ci · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:33:00 PM »

man thats going to be nice

Bradford · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2012, 12:00:00 AM »

So got it layed up and glued applied:

Got it out of the oven and sanded up he rough stuff:

Got my center line and drew it up:

So tomorrow I will shape the limbs and then glue up the tips and accents

Moving right along now!

Bradford · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2012, 09:42:00 PM »

Got the tips glued up and the accent pieces on the handle.. Then did a little cutting for shape

Bradford · « **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2012, 11:45:00 PM »

Okay Dokey... Back from my LA trip and back to work..

Got some more shaping done

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 03, 2012, 02:39:00 AM »

Very cool!!!

harvestmoon · « **Reply #13 on:** April 03, 2012, 01:24:00 PM »

Very nice...I just saw your three piece recurve build along, and that was exceptionally well done. Anxious to follow this along.

Bradford · « **Reply #14 on:** April 03, 2012, 08:41:00 PM »

Thanks harvestmoon!

Got some more shaping done.. rounded the back handle then made a couple more cuts

JJB · « **Reply #15 on:** April 03, 2012, 09:06:00 PM »

Looking good!
-Jay

UnderControl16 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2012, 12:31:00 AM »

Looks beautiful. What are the specs on the limbs?

Bradford · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2012, 01:32:00 AM »

.190 thick @ 1 1/4" wide. Should come in right around 20 to 22 lbs.

Over&Under · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2012, 01:35:00 AM »

Bradford · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2012, 08:38:00 PM »

Alright.. got the tips on.. stung it up and it worked. Took the tape off and just about ready for final sanding

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