I want to start building glass bows

[Flyboy718]

I have done a few self bows and would like to try my hand at glass laminated bows.  What essential tools do I need to get me going?  I need to purchase what I don't have.  Where would I get the best quality wood for the bows I will be building for a reasonable price?

[JGR1269]

KennyM on here is the man!

[Roy from Pa]

X'2 on Kenny M

 http://www.kennyscustomarchery.com/index.html

[onemississipp]

Kenny, yet again!

Tools depends on how hard you want to work, a sanding block, hacksaw and sandpaper will get it done.

[Flyboy718]

Went and looked at Kenny's website...awesome place!  Looks from the long and short of it as far as common bow would be about $100 in supplies to produce a bow.  I need to build me a form first though.

[jsweka]

As far as tools that would come in handy....bandsaw, oscillating spindle sander or drum sander, belt/edge sander, and a good rasp.

Check out some of the build alongs on here to see what different folks use for the various portions of the process.  Here's one I did a little while ago.  
 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=009131;p=1#000000

And yes, Kenny's products are OK I guess  

[Flyboy718]

Originally posted by jsweka:
As far as tools that would come in handy....bandsaw, oscillating spindle sander or drum sander, belt/edge sander, and a good rasp.

Check out some of the build alongs on here to see what different folks use for the various portions of the process.  Here's one I did a little while ago.  
  http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=009131;p=1#000000  

And yes, Kenny's products are OK I guess      

That is an awesome build along!  I will refer to it often.

[macbow]

Kenny also has a good form he can help out with.

[cunruhshoot]

I just built a Kenny M 58" form and two bows off the form. It is a great balance of Reflex / Deflex. You can get all you need from him.