Trad Gang

Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: Don Batten on June 25, 2009, 05:52:00 PM

Title: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Don Batten on June 25, 2009, 05:52:00 PM

after 2 simi sucessful one pc longbows, Ive started my 1st 3pc. I got the limbbolt inserts from bingham and some from a buddy. when you drill, what size bit do you use. do I measure outside the threads or inside the threads. also what glue do you guys use. I got a jig to keep everything in line. thanks Don

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Bob Sarrels on June 25, 2009, 06:08:00 PM

You should probably spend a few more buck with Bingham and order the plan.  It's worth it.

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Kanga on June 25, 2009, 08:04:00 PM

You want a 27/64" drill bit for the holes and a 1/2" NC13 tap to thread the riser wood.

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Mike Most on June 25, 2009, 11:04:00 PM

I used devcon 2 ton epoxy, for the inserts, available at Walmart for a couple of bucks, Becareful, dont use so much that the bottom of the holes fill up.


good Luck

Mike

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Don Batten on June 26, 2009, 07:17:00 PM

thanks. Don

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Don Batten on July 25, 2009, 10:57:00 AM

I glued up some action wood for the riser.
 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/100_0533.jpg)
 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/100_0534.jpg)

got the riser rough cut and the limbs on.
 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/100_0542.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Don Batten on July 25, 2009, 10:59:00 AM

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/100_0541.jpg)
cut in temporary string grooves and gave her some multiple pulls on the tiller tree. I figure if it's gonna blow up I want it to at this point.
 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/100_0543.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Don Batten on July 25, 2009, 11:02:00 AM

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/100_0554.jpg)
this is what the grip looks like. Kinda used one of my Rick Welch bows that I like.

It turned out 58" 49@ 28 and shoots right where I look. Proably gonna be my hunting bow this year. DB

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Don Batten on July 25, 2009, 11:03:00 AM

Last two, thanks for looking. Don
 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/100_0553.jpg)
 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/100_0556.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: broketooth on July 25, 2009, 11:59:00 AM

wow don , i think it looks great.how doeas it shoot?

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: kodiakkid on July 26, 2009, 09:41:00 PM

Looks good Don!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Hermann From Bavaria on July 27, 2009, 01:55:00 AM

really nice bow, don.

respect

Title: Re: 3 pc takedown ?/Now finished with pics
Post by: Moen on July 27, 2009, 05:27:00 AM

I ilke, i like... Good work, Don. I have a simular bow in progres, cant wait to finish it.