Author Topic: Bow build DONE (Read 5941 times)

kennym · « **Reply #40 on:** January 10, 2018, 07:21:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Bow Bender:
It really looks nice. Have you been able to shoot it yet.
I've got some questions if you don't mind.
1 What band saw blade as far as width and TPI do you use when cutting the riser curves with your radius cutting jig.
2 Do you do any sanding to remove blade teeth marks after the cut or if there aren't any obvious bumps or dips is it good to glue up as is.
3 What blade would you recommend if cutting a tighter 6" radius.

Thanks, Royce.

Hi Royce,
I run a 3 or 4 tpi x 1/2” blade for lams and cut the radius with it too
I do sand off the saw marks but have clamped the risers and not sure I’d have to.

For a 6” radius, you would have to go less than 1/2” , don’t know if 3/8 would do it but I’m sure 1/4 would

Bow Bender · « **Reply #41 on:** January 10, 2018, 10:03:00 PM »

Kenny, thanks for the info.

Royce

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #42 on:** January 10, 2018, 10:09:00 PM »

Can’t find my camera in the sock drawer....

Kenny, Hova just called me. He found his camera and is gonna UPS it to ya..

But it Still needs batteries..

kennym · « **Reply #43 on:** January 11, 2018, 09:05:00 AM »

You're welcome!!

OK Roy , but it is getting the final coat sometime today so it will be wet, can't take pics then. Gonna be cold tomorrow...... :D

C. Johnson · « **Reply #44 on:** January 11, 2018, 09:23:00 AM »

I notices you cut your string nocks before you glue on the tip overlays. Is there any particular advantage to this method?

kennym · « **Reply #45 on:** January 11, 2018, 01:10:00 PM »

Mainly so I can file at the marks laid out from center on the tape . There may be better ways, but that is just how I have done it forever! Now I'm thinking......

kennym · « **Reply #46 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:12:00 PM »

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #47 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:15:00 PM »

Nice ole boy..

kennym · « **Reply #48 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:19:00 PM »

Thanks Roy, it is all MO woods, walnut core , curly ambrosia maple veneers and riser from same woods.

Crooked Stic · « **Reply #49 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:41:00 PM »

I really like those tips at full draw.

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #50 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:43:00 PM »

That's beautifull man ,it's awsome looking bow, how is it shooting ? Hope you get a chance to poke a dear with that one !

Bvas · « **Reply #51 on:** January 13, 2018, 02:00:00 PM »

Looks good Kenny.
I’m also trying to stick with domestic woods. I Would rather push myself in design than rely on fancy grain to highlight a bow.

PS. What’s the point in dishing out the back of the bow if your gonna shoot open handed

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #52 on:** January 13, 2018, 02:03:00 PM »

It reduces weight and makes the bow faster...
Ya rookie..

kennym · « **Reply #53 on:** January 13, 2018, 02:21:00 PM »

I don’t shoot open handed , not sure why I did that !! LOL

Let’s go with Roy’s ideA!!

Pat B · « **Reply #54 on:** January 13, 2018, 02:27:00 PM »

Nice looking bow, Kenny. Why use 6 string silencers? Just a personal preference?

Bvas · « **Reply #55 on:** January 13, 2018, 02:31:00 PM »

It’s a gwass bow. How would Roy know anything about it?

kennym · « **Reply #56 on:** January 13, 2018, 02:44:00 PM »

Thanks Pat, that string was off my hunting bow and I wanted to use the arrows I had so I had to slow it down a bit for tune. Quieter too so win win.

turkey522 · « **Reply #57 on:** January 13, 2018, 03:07:00 PM »

Buemaker · « **Reply #58 on:** January 13, 2018, 03:34:00 PM »

Looking good, nice bend on that one

Wolftrail · « **Reply #59 on:** January 13, 2018, 06:11:00 PM »

Nice wood combo and great build-a-long.

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