Tip overlays/ belly sanding

[Garman]

Just finishing my first glass laminate bow,, I just need to install some tip overlays. Wondering, I see some sand belly of bow tips. Any feedback on how to correctly do so would be great. Like it looks like you sand through glass in that area (belly of bow) is that kosher or does it weaken the bow tips.

[skeaterbait]

To the best of my knowledge, you only want to sand it enough to give a good gluing surface, not down to wood.

[Bvas]

To the best of my knowledge, you only want to sand it enough to give a good gluing surface, not down to wood.

Skeeter, put the bottle down. He said belly side

[skeaterbait]

Blood alcohol level was too low, couldn't think straight.

[kennym]

Don't sand thru glass anywhere except in non working portions -- riser area. And no need to there either if you can help it.

You have to scuff the glass so the finish will stick to it, and some folks adjust weight slightly by sanding a bit more. Go easy...


Got some pics?

[Garman]

Lol

[Garman]

Will tommorow, putting purpleheart overlays on the tips then using a a dark burgundy leather for the handle.

[Roy from Pa]

JAMESON MOMENT SKEETER?

LMAO

 

[Bvas]

Garmin, I think this is what you are asking about. This is the first bow that I removed belly material on the tips. Been shooting it nearly a year now with no ill effects. Next one I plan to remove even more. I have heard (and mostly believe), any material beyond string grooves is just excess weight. I like to leave a little something out there as a buffer for the bangs and clangs that can and will happen to a huntin bow.

[Shredd]

Skeats....  Now that is funny...   

[Garman]

Garmin, I think this is what you are asking about. This is the first bow that I removed belly material on the tips. Been shooting it nearly a year now with no ill effects. Next one I plan to remove even more. I have heard (and mostly believe), any material beyond string grooves is just excess weight. I like to leave a little something out there as a buffer for the bangs and clangs that can and will happen to a huntin bow.

Yes thanks bvas

[Garman]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/6FveVoWi1N1Tv6qZ7
Here is a photo of it so far...still learning how to add photo from phone

[Shredd]

Nice... What are all the numbers on it...  Is it a straight limbed bow??  if not it is always good to show pics of it unstrung and at brace...

[Garman]

After some issues on my end...lol i have not done a final weight but it seems best at about 6 3/8 brace and is about 53.5 lbs at 28. It shoots pretty good even for a newbie like me.    straight limbed.

[Forwardhandle]

Nice looking bow there congrats !