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Title: ready to start my first glass bow
Post by: joe nichols on January 23, 2015, 12:33:00 PM

I just received my  shipment from binghams.  Longbow limb kit. And riser block.  I'm quite excited to get started on the form   and start this thing.  I do have a question.  
On some Long bows, I see what appears to be accent laminations on the back of the riser.  Are these just visual or   are they necessary for strength?

Title: Re: ready to start my first glass bow
Post by: kennym on January 23, 2015, 12:39:00 PM

With the glass all the way thru back of handle , they aren't real necessary , but easier to round the back for a comfy grip....

Title: Re: ready to start my first glass bow
Post by: joe nichols on January 23, 2015, 01:09:00 PM

That's what I was hoping for.  I plan on doing it with some tooled veg tanned leather so that is great.  Thank you.

Title: Re: ready to start my first glass bow
Post by: Kopper1013 on January 23, 2015, 02:02:00 PM

I might also add, those accent strips help to cover splices between lams but again not important if you are going to cover with leather.