Take Down LB Build a Long
09-19-2008 | 08:59 AM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Take Down LB Build a Long
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It will be near complete Greg so I'm willing to standin for the troll...just email me directions where to meet for the hunt.
It will be near complete Greg so I'm willing to standin for the troll...just email me directions where to meet for the hunt.
09-19-2008 | 09:38 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Take Down LB Build a Long
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
If I could have more than 1 guest at a time I'd be happy to have you along!
If I could have more than 1 guest at a time I'd be happy to have you along!
Dont go invitin ole limp lizard otherwise you'll never get rid of him he will put up a shanti and move in[8D]
09-19-2008 | 10:24 AM
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RE: Take Down LB Build a Long
I'm going up to the place in Novemer the weekend of 8-10 and I will look for some workable wood for you(kent) and the troll(kanga)...may call bro and get him on the case! And in your case stubby(kanga) keep my number handy...you may need someone to track for you or bring you a compound...I got a real sweet Black Ice I'll loan you.Hope the two of you get some shots,think my #1 son wants to go chase some dove next weekend.
Hope the two of you get some shots,think my #1 son wants to go chase some dove next weekend.
09-19-2008 | 10:32 AM
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RE: Take Down LB Build a Long
Welcome back classI hope you all had a nice and relaxing break, but it's time to get back to work.
What we need to do now is put some masking tape on the shiny side of the clear glass.
Once that is done done all the lams will go into the oven for 1 hour.
Now there is a very good reason for this and that is a lot of the hardwoods used for bow making contain oil, even tho the wood has been kiln dried some oil does work it's way to the surface which can lead to a limb delaminating in the future, so to be nice and safe we put the lams in the oven to evaporate any oil that might still be present.
Ok while we wait on the lams get your riser block and mark the center line.
It's a bit hard to see in this pic but the center line is where the Bubinga and Yellowheart meet.
Thats all for now as I have to run to the PO.
When I get back we will drill the holes in the riser and hopefully make our first limb
What we need to do now is put some masking tape on the shiny side of the clear glass.
Once that is done done all the lams will go into the oven for 1 hour.
Now there is a very good reason for this and that is a lot of the hardwoods used for bow making contain oil, even tho the wood has been kiln dried some oil does work it's way to the surface which can lead to a limb delaminating in the future, so to be nice and safe we put the lams in the oven to evaporate any oil that might still be present.
Ok while we wait on the lams get your riser block and mark the center line.
It's a bit hard to see in this pic but the center line is where the Bubinga and Yellowheart meet.
Thats all for now as I have to run to the PO.
When I get back we will drill the holes in the riser and hopefully make our first limb
09-19-2008 | 02:12 PM
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RE: Take Down LB Build a Long
Ok class I have been busy trying my best to get a lot done to this bow
Once you take the lams out of the oven lay them out in the order we are going to laminate them.
With that done get your paste wax and give the form a good waxing this will help stop any glue drippings from sticking to your formalso give the top pressure strip a good waxing aswell this will stop it from sticking to the tape on the glass
Now place some kitchen plastic over the form as another precaution that your limbs dont get stuck to the form.
Apply the epoxy to all joining sides of the laminations and stack them into the form then using some packing tape ( the sort that has the fibers running the lenght) pull the laminations tight to the form.
Double check everything now and make sure none of the laminations has moved.
Put on the top 1/2 of the form with the air hose once again check to make sure everything is where it's sposed to be and not moved.
Apply 60lb of pressure to the air hose.
Place the form into the heat box for about 4 hours or so.
While we wait for the first limb to be done we can work on the riser and install the limb locking threads.
Place your drilling jig so the center line of the jig is in line with the center line you drew on the riser.
With a 1/4" drill bit drill into the riser 1/4" for the alignment pin, then with a 27/64" bit drill a pilot hole 1 1/4" in the riser do this on both ends of the riser otherwise one of the limbs wont be able to be bolted on
With a 1/2" tap carefully tap a thread into both of the 27/64" holes.
Put some epoxy onto the the limb locking thread.
Then thread it into place so it is level with the riser install the pin and we are done with the riser untill we get both limbs made
Once you take the lams out of the oven lay them out in the order we are going to laminate them.
With that done get your paste wax and give the form a good waxing this will help stop any glue drippings from sticking to your formalso give the top pressure strip a good waxing aswell this will stop it from sticking to the tape on the glass
Now place some kitchen plastic over the form as another precaution that your limbs dont get stuck to the form.
Apply the epoxy to all joining sides of the laminations and stack them into the form then using some packing tape ( the sort that has the fibers running the lenght) pull the laminations tight to the form.
Double check everything now and make sure none of the laminations has moved.
Put on the top 1/2 of the form with the air hose once again check to make sure everything is where it's sposed to be and not moved.
Apply 60lb of pressure to the air hose.
Place the form into the heat box for about 4 hours or so.
While we wait for the first limb to be done we can work on the riser and install the limb locking threads.
Place your drilling jig so the center line of the jig is in line with the center line you drew on the riser.
With a 1/4" drill bit drill into the riser 1/4" for the alignment pin, then with a 27/64" bit drill a pilot hole 1 1/4" in the riser do this on both ends of the riser otherwise one of the limbs wont be able to be bolted on
With a 1/2" tap carefully tap a thread into both of the 27/64" holes.
Put some epoxy onto the the limb locking thread.
Then thread it into place so it is level with the riser install the pin and we are done with the riser untill we get both limbs made
09-19-2008 | 03:18 PM
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RE: Take Down LB Build a Long
Russ, instead of starting a new thread I'll just ask here.
Have you ever contemplated making a bow similar to the Shrews? You know, the forward handle design? Don't see many bowyers copying it, but if you ever do, please make sure you let me know
Have you ever contemplated making a bow similar to the Shrews? You know, the forward handle design? Don't see many bowyers copying it, but if you ever do, please make sure you let me know
09-19-2008 | 04:14 PM
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RE: Take Down LB Build a Long
ORIGINAL: Rangeball
Russ, instead of starting a new thread I'll just ask here.
Have you ever contemplated making a bow similar to the Shrews? You know, the forward handle design? Don't see many bowyers copying it, but if you ever do, please make sure you let me know
Russ, instead of starting a new thread I'll just ask here.
Have you ever contemplated making a bow similar to the Shrews? You know, the forward handle design? Don't see many bowyers copying it, but if you ever do, please make sure you let me know
Pm me a picture of one and I will see what I can do
09-19-2008 | 04:18 PM
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RE: Take Down LB Build a Long
Alright the first limb is out of the oven.
I took the tape off to see how the Cocobolo looked
As you can see I have a little excess epoxy to get off
Will get the other limb done tomorrow.
Might even do a bit more work on the riser tonight like cut out the shelf and sight window
The pics dont really do the limb any justice it looks way better than the pic looks[8D]
I took the tape off to see how the Cocobolo looked
As you can see I have a little excess epoxy to get off
Will get the other limb done tomorrow.
Might even do a bit more work on the riser tonight like cut out the shelf and sight window
The pics dont really do the limb any justice it looks way better than the pic looks
[8D]