Author Topic: T/D recurve help-along (Read 16473 times)

Balding Kansan · « **Reply #180 on:** September 21, 2021, 12:57:06 PM »

Quote from: kennym on September 21, 2021, 12:25:32 PM

Try to cut glass into wood so it doesn't pull glass slivers off. Don't ask how I know that!

Same with hand sanding edges of limbs, always go from center to end, glass has fibers kinda like wood grain, you can pick up a sliver under edge of paper. Don't ask how I know that...

So center to tip, then center to butt? And sand down into the glass, don’t lift it correct?

Another thing I was wondering about, do you sand the glass back and belly or leave it alone?

kennym · « **Reply #181 on:** September 21, 2021, 01:01:02 PM »

Center of bow to tip (butt of limb to tip on a TD, sorry) . Yes , you need to sand the flats of glass with 220 so finish sticks well.

Balding Kansan · « **Reply #182 on:** September 21, 2021, 10:11:09 PM »

Too soon to get a string ordered?

I know on my self bows I go long string/low brace first, wasn’t sure if that was the case with glass?

Mad Max · « **Reply #183 on:** September 21, 2021, 10:32:10 PM »

Lay a string on the limb from the nock to the riser, mark it with a sharpie.
measure it flat on the table x2 + the riser length.
NO long string for a glass bow.
I will make it for you, PM me your address and cell number.

Order this
https://www.amazon.com/Selway-Limbsaver-Recurve-Bow-Stringer/dp/B07KY38FFD

Balding Kansan · « **Reply #184 on:** September 24, 2021, 08:47:19 AM »

Quick update, I’ve been working a little bit in the evenings on the bow. I have the limbs really close to final widths, and started shaping the riser lastnight. I don’t trust my bandsaw to cut the shapes out so I made a few hundred Kerf cuts and broke them out with a flat head screwdriver. Then on to the spindle sander to get it closer, still have the site window and shelf to do but I think I’ll do it by hand.
I don’t think I’ll use blue tape again, it’s really hard for my eyes to pick up the lines.

4 point · « **Reply #185 on:** September 24, 2021, 09:22:43 AM »

I think your gonna end up with a nice bow!

Balding Kansan · « **Reply #186 on:** September 24, 2021, 10:14:31 AM »

Quote from: 4 point on September 24, 2021, 09:22:43 AM

I think your gonna end up with a nice bow!

Thanks! I’m excited to see where I ended up poundage wise and get some cedar shafts ordered.

Mad Max · « **Reply #187 on:** September 24, 2021, 10:19:35 AM »

I use the high heat masking tape

Shredd · « **Reply #188 on:** September 24, 2021, 10:33:19 AM »

I used to use pencil on masking tape now I use pen... You can see the lines a lot better... Just gotta be careful if you wipe anything off with solvent... it will smudge your lines or can smudge ink onto the wood... I also get my masking tape from a auto paint store which comes in bright yellow or orange...

kennym · « **Reply #189 on:** September 24, 2021, 10:35:30 AM »

"" I also get my masking tape from a auto paint store which comes in bright yellow or orange...""

Can you get 1.5" plus?

I bought some off the big auction that was sold as 1.5" and it was 1.488 or some crap. Didn't cover glass...

Bvas · « **Reply #190 on:** September 24, 2021, 12:24:58 PM »

Our hardware store carries a pale green painters tape that shows lines pretty good. I buy the 2” roll and trim to fit limbs.

I don’t mess with tape on riser. Just draw right on the wood.

kennym · « **Reply #191 on:** September 24, 2021, 01:00:56 PM »

Quote from: Bvas on September 24, 2021, 12:24:58 PM

Our hardware store carries a pale green painters tape that shows lines pretty good. I buy the 2” roll and trim to fit limbs.

I don’t mess with tape on riser. Just draw right on the wood.

Thats what I've been using, but the yellow is really good.

Mad Max · « **Reply #192 on:** September 24, 2021, 03:43:54 PM »

Your just a Yellow Fellow

kennym · « **Reply #193 on:** September 24, 2021, 04:02:37 PM »

Yup, yellow fletchings too...

Mad Max · « **Reply #194 on:** September 24, 2021, 06:19:26 PM »

So I made the bow string (D-97) and mailed it out Thursday 61" + or - .
Should fit with the measurement's you gave me.
Learning to make string is really easy after you learn how.

Balding Kansan · « **Reply #195 on:** September 25, 2021, 07:00:01 AM »

Quote from: Mad Max on September 24, 2021, 06:19:26 PM

So I made the bow string (D-97) and mailed it out Thursday 61" + or - .
Should fit with the measurement's you gave me.
Learning to make string is really easy after you learn how.
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Thanks a lot max!

Mad Max · « **Reply #196 on:** September 26, 2021, 06:02:46 PM »

Tracking is saying Monday delivery---
September 26, 2021, 2:18 pm
Departed USPS Regional Destination Facility
WICHITA KS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Your item departed our WICHITA KS DISTRIBUTION CENTER destination facility on September 26, 2021 at 2:18 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.

Balding Kansan · « **Reply #197 on:** September 26, 2021, 07:36:59 PM »

Quote from: Mad Max on September 26, 2021, 06:02:46 PM

Tracking is saying Monday delivery---
September 26, 2021, 2:18 pm
Departed USPS Regional Destination Facility
WICHITA KS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Your item departed our WICHITA KS DISTRIBUTION CENTER destination facility on September 26, 2021 at 2:18 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.

Awesome!

Is gorilla CA ok to use for the limb tip overlays?

Crooked Stic · « **Reply #198 on:** September 26, 2021, 08:21:00 PM »

I have used the CA on tips for a lot of bows.
But I think epoxy is better.

Shredd · « **Reply #199 on:** September 26, 2021, 09:54:48 PM »

I use ea-40... I don't like the quick stick of CA... If you don't position the overlays perfect you are stuck with it...

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