Author Topic: 68 in. Kennym bow !,64 in.,60in.,58 in. & mods & builds FHLB & R/D ! (Read 73655 times)

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #180 on:** October 27, 2018, 11:13:54 AM »

Those are some interesting thoughts but when I remove the hose you can see the imprint of the whole limb on the hose, I think it gets total limb coverage but really dont know what is hapening on the form but it sure seems like good solid pressure ! Im hunting all next week end so wont get a chance for 2 weeks to glue up , the tubing is clear plastic 3/8

kennym · « **Reply #181 on:** October 27, 2018, 01:30:34 PM »

May make a limb like an acs, gain FPS too!! LOL

Got any of the curved digital calipers to check edge and center on limb when done?

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #182 on:** October 27, 2018, 01:37:48 PM »

Yep I do have those calipers but with the metal presure strip the forces might be pretty even I have rubber strips I use for bamboo I could use in the mix or I could use a thicker presure strip the curent one is .030 , or I could just go as is 🤔

kennym · « **Reply #183 on:** October 27, 2018, 02:31:25 PM »

Just funning you man!! I have noticed tho even with a pressure strip and the hose flattened more, the edges seem thicker than the center....

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #184 on:** October 27, 2018, 02:51:59 PM »

Now you have me curious Im going to measure the good limb on the other bow , after the last I dont want to leave any stone unturned 😐 In hind sight it would have been easer making the topped form but would have to skip all this fun

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #185 on:** October 28, 2018, 05:35:58 AM »

I ran some Hillbilly tests with the metal strips to see if it was getting even presure , seems like it is, Im using the 2 in. fire hose with 1 1/2 in. wide limbs it puts a flat imprint on the hose of the limb width,I measured the last bow with the out side calipers seems to be consistent center to edges , Im going to drill 2 more holes in the riser area to secure the riser a little better sense I lose sight of the center marks so im going as is with test bow 2 !

kennym · « **Reply #186 on:** October 28, 2018, 07:00:49 AM »

Test bow II , wait til you get to like test bow VI

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #187 on:** October 28, 2018, 07:53:12 AM »

Well hope I dont go there but did learn Rule #1 dont make fancy risers for test bows!!!!

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #188 on:** November 10, 2018, 08:47:22 AM »

64 in. Test bow 2 ,carbon/glass/maple glued up on the modified form , with the metal pegs every thing went good so far !

BMorv · « **Reply #189 on:** November 10, 2018, 09:13:42 AM »

Looks good! Did you clean all of the lams with heavy duty degreaser?

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #190 on:** November 10, 2018, 09:33:24 AM »

SOS pads & hot water

that pure acetone worked great on glass & carbon ,I just wisked up the wood lams with a fresh 320 grit sanding sponge and dusted off with a stiff brush my shop vac died and if I take the house Dyson to the shop I would be sleeping out here 😃 I probably used to much Smooth on but aired up in increments scared of another delam !

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #191 on:** November 11, 2018, 08:10:42 AM »

I poped the carbon wonder out of the form every thing looks great so far the form with metalized pegs really works well, got really tight good looking joints so far, I did use more smooth on as insurance compared to the last couple so have a little more clean up with more squeeze out !

BMorv · « **Reply #192 on:** November 12, 2018, 10:06:19 AM »

Man that looks really good! Going to have some string tension!

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #193 on:** November 12, 2018, 10:25:43 AM »

Nice, Ritchie..

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #194 on:** November 12, 2018, 03:00:43 PM »

Thanks guys I think this one might have a little more string tension then I was looking for, will see I might have to get the weights out and start working out....lol

kennym · « **Reply #195 on:** November 12, 2018, 04:52:59 PM »

You can always send it to Roy...

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #196 on:** November 12, 2018, 05:03:57 PM »

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #197 on:** November 18, 2018, 12:06:38 PM »

Im really licking this green glass & the camo action wood !

kennym · « **Reply #198 on:** November 18, 2018, 12:55:56 PM »

Better watch lickin it, both have splinters on em!!

monterey · « **Reply #199 on:** November 18, 2018, 01:15:31 PM »

Ya beat me to it, Kenny.

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