Splicing glass

[Goldrums]

Hey guys, new to the forum.  Thanks for the add.

I'm in the planning stages of a glass R/D.

My problem is, I'm kind of a knuckle dragger.  (True 32" draw.)  I want to build a 74" bow with solid glass on the back.

Does anyone know where I can get a piece of glass that that's around 76 inches?  All I can find are 72" lengths, or a 328 ft spool from Bearpaw, but I didn't want to spend $600.

Thanks for the help.

[KenH]

Are you wanting a flat/straight bow or a recurve?

Personally, I'd build a 72" bow.  You can no doubt get a true 32" draw from a 72" design without horrible stacking.  There really is nothing longer than 72" in fiberglass except for the spool.

[Goldrums]

Thanks,

I guess I should also pose the second half of the question and hence the title of the post subject.  Is it possible to splice sections of glass together, or does that create a weak spot?

This would be on the back of the bow, possibly even under an overlay on the back of the handle.

[Goldrums]

Also, forgot to mention, it's a longbow.

[Pago]

Under the overlay(s) in the middle of the back of the riser should be just fine.

[mikkekeswick]

Yes you could but there is no problem making a 32 inch draw bow from 72 inch strips. If you make a bow too long for it's intended drawlength you will get a slow/innefficent bow.

[EwokArcher]

You could do something like a take down with longer than average limbs to get that length, but I agree with Ken about just making a 72" bow.

[Robertfishes]

If your buying tapers they usually come in 36 inch lengths..then you will lose an inch making the scarf joints.. I would think a 70" bow would still work for a 32" draw? I built a 66" D/R for a guy who pulled 30.5", I think it could be pulled to 32 before string angle hit close to 90 degrees

[Goldrums]

Great info.  Thanks again!

[JamesV]

Someone out there should have a spool of Bearpaw glass and could sell you what you need.