Author Topic: Tips and tricks thread (Read 86612 times)

Mad Max · « **Reply #120 on:** April 17, 2021, 04:59:05 PM »

These are fender washers 1/4" hole 2" round, I grind a flat on one side, now the are adjustable for stack thickness

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #121 on:** April 17, 2021, 05:29:07 PM »

Flem · « **Reply #122 on:** April 25, 2021, 06:06:08 PM »

Here's a low tech, cheap set up for sanding and light shaping work. A shaving horse is nice, wish I had one, but I don't think it would be ideal for glass bows. This set up works for just about any bow unless the handle is already shaped and of a complex design.
Works for all limb angles and handle shaping.
It does need the brace. If you don't mind drilling a hole in your bench top, the post brace is solid. Another option would be a post mounted to a small base which could be clamped to the bench

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #123 on:** April 25, 2021, 06:15:52 PM »

Crooked Stic · « **Reply #124 on:** April 25, 2021, 08:19:54 PM »

Hmmmm Beverly Hillbillies Clampetts

Flem · « **Reply #125 on:** April 26, 2021, 12:28:29 AM »

Just call me Elly May (I love the critters)

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #126 on:** April 26, 2021, 06:28:22 AM »

Quote from: Flem on April 26, 2021, 12:28:29 AM

Just call me Elly May (I love the critters)

That can be arranged.

Shall I change your screen name now to Elly May?

Someone gonna triple dog dare me?

LOL

Flem · « **Reply #127 on:** April 26, 2021, 11:15:39 AM »

Or maybe Bruce?

pditto613 · « **Reply #128 on:** May 13, 2021, 12:11:01 PM »

I use this sanding bow for shaping risers and limb tips. It is 1/2” pvc heated and flattened on the ends. It holds 1 x 30 sanding belts

pditto613 · « **Reply #129 on:** May 13, 2021, 12:12:36 PM »

All together

pditto613 · « **Reply #130 on:** May 13, 2021, 12:18:07 PM »

Limb taper template. Scrap laminate, flexible enough to follow the curves but rigid enough to be accurate. Drill a few holes to sight your limbs centerline through and a v notch at the top.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #131 on:** May 13, 2021, 03:40:56 PM »

Shredd · « **Reply #132 on:** May 14, 2021, 12:43:24 AM »

mmattockx · « **Reply #133 on:** May 14, 2021, 10:08:37 AM »

Quote from: pditto613 on May 13, 2021, 12:11:01 PM

I use this sanding bow for shaping risers and limb tips. It is 1/2” pvc heated and flattened on the ends. It holds 1 x 30 sanding belts

That's a great idea. How long is the pipe to work with the 1x30 belts?

Mark

Longcruise · « **Reply #134 on:** May 14, 2021, 12:05:04 PM »

I don't get how you put the belt through the pipe.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #135 on:** May 14, 2021, 12:14:31 PM »

Put yer specs on Mike..

It goes around the pipe.

Longcruise · « **Reply #136 on:** May 14, 2021, 01:30:08 PM »

Oh!

pditto613 · « **Reply #137 on:** May 15, 2021, 03:04:37 AM »

The pipe is 16”. I would cut it long then trim it to fit the tension you want on the belt. You can heat and re-bend the flats to change tension as well. Took me a couple of tries to get it right.

mmattockx · « **Reply #138 on:** May 15, 2021, 10:10:05 AM »

Quote from: pditto613 on May 15, 2021, 03:04:37 AM

The pipe is 16”. I would cut it long then trim it to fit the tension you want on the belt. You can heat and re-bend the flats to change tension as well. Took me a couple of tries to get it right.

Great, thanks. I understand the fine tuning, just wanted a starting point to get in the neighbourhood.

Mark

kennym · « **Reply #139 on:** May 27, 2021, 03:17:12 PM »

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