2020---->What did ya do today?

[Crooked Stic]

Glued up a bow with some apple veneers. Aired it up really slow, 10 pounds at a time because I worried they might split but the they still did. Oh well, minor cosmetic flaw.
Did you use a pressure strip on the glueup? To me those topless forms need a really good pressure strip.

[Flem]

Nice looking Apple wood! I have a bunch of fruitwood. It's generally beautiful stuff, but seems like most of it checks and splits like crazy!

[kennym]

Travis, I have a split limb osage bow. It is prob 10 years old and still good. The splits are a lot bigger than the ones you have there! I didn't know the veneers were gonna split and aired it right on up.LOL

That bow looks to have a pretty good hook on it!! Bet she will be quick!!

[4 point]

Flem, it does check like crazy. I lost a small knot out of them when I ground them. In my experience it's really easy to split veneers when they have a missing knot or a small crack. I think the hydraulic pressure forces them apart. That's why I went slow airing it up. Tried to let the glue work out slowly.

[4 point]

Kenny, they seem quick but I haven't actually tested them. I haven't built one in my weight range yet. Hopefully by this summer I'll get one built for myself as well as one of your FHLB's. 

[Crooked Stic]

Can make some two piece bows now.

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[Crooked Stic]

In ptogress.

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[Crooked Stic]

Yes!!

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[Flem]

Yes!!

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Thats got to feel good and be a relief!

[Crooked Stic]

It does feel good. Although if they dont come apart you still have a one piece. This one is acting weird though. And never had one do this but it is working apart some when you pull it back. I would think with the string tension it should not even offer to do that. 

[EvilDogBeast]

Got the bow laid up and on cure.  Used a 2" foam roller to apply the adhesive and it worked out much better than my previous method.

[Forwardhandle]

Very cool & versital form Chris  looking forward to what you turn out !

[Flem]

Got the bow laid up and on cure.  Used a 2" foam roller to apply the adhesive and it worked out much better than my previous method.

Looks like a prop from the "Mummy"

[John Scifres]

Dug through the osage pile in the attic today and came up with 4 pieces in various stages of completion.  I vow to finish at least these 4 this year.  Been a couple years since I ade anything at all.  Looking forward to it.

[EvilDogBeast]

Looks like a prop from the "Mummy"

Hopefully there isn't a dead thing inside 

Ritchie, thanks for the kind words.  Wouldn't have that thing on the bench right now without your inspiration 

[kennym]

Nice looking form and bow Chris! Can't wait to see her unwrapped.

[EvilDogBeast]

Well we are off the form and unwrapped!  Bond lines look to be the best I've ever made and zero springback after release.  Will post pictures once I can clean it up on Tuesday.

[EvilDogBeast]

Dug through the osage pile in the attic today and came up with 4 pieces in various stages of completion.  I vow to finish at least these 4 this year.  Been a couple years since I ade anything at all.  Looking forward to it.

Can't wait to see what you have in store John.  Pictures?

[Flem]

Well we are off the form and unwrapped!  Bond lines look to be the best I've ever made and zero springback after release.  Will post pictures once I can clean it up on Tuesday.

You tease

[Crooked Stic]

ZERO spring back