Takedown bow riser

[travisg96]

I want to make a take-down bow riser. I have searched for plans on the site and found an old link(2012)http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=009125 but looking for some body who is still available to get plans from.

Next I want some advice on what type of wood would be the best to use and what way is the best to lay up the design.

Here is a picture of my re-curves risers just to give an example of what I am talking about.

   

   

[luv2bowhunt]

If you looking to make a riser just like that one, I'd just trace out a template to use on your new block of wood and work off that.

[travisg96]

These are pictures of two different bow's. the lams in the 1st pic are laminated from the front to the back and the lams on the second picture are laminated from left to right. Is there an advantage to either one?

What would be the best woods to use for a riser?

[Wagstaff]

Contact Jim Thorne

Go To:  buildyourownbow.com

I think Jim sells a TD bow plan that looks pretty nice when completed..  

I think the advice given above is how most guys go about it..  A huge part of the adventure is looking at bow features you like, thinking it through, and tinkering with your own design..  But it sure is a big help, to build a proven design for your first attempt..

Good riser woods are all about your taste, as long as its a hardwood, without grain runout..  

Bubinga, Zebra, Bocote, Shedua, Wenge, Osage, are examples of common riser woods that dont break the bank to acquire..    For a recurve you'll want to select 8/4 lumber...  The layering in the riser, you ask about is largely decorative, and would be done to create your own style, and appearance. The "center beam" in your last picture is a way bowyers use thinner lumber to build up a block wide enough to build on.  This fashion can also be used to create a stiffer riser block, eliminate risk of grain runout (split), etc..  

Jump in and have fun..

[travisg96]

What kind of glue should I use?

[stickmonkey]

Smooth-on EA-40. Build the riser and glue up with smooth-on, Let it cure at room temp then cure with the limbs in your heat box later. This is how the makers recommend you get the best performance from the glue.