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Title: Thank for the Demonstration, David Flanrey
Post by: D.A. Davis on May 09, 2015, 08:36:00 PM

Thanks for the lam grinding demonstration today, David.  Also, giving me the scoop on Super Lams.  And, sharing your stash of red elm, among others, to make me a set of .002 lams and .001 Super Lam.

I look forward with visiting with you again.

Title: Re: Thank for the Demonstration, David Flanrey
Post by: David Flanrey on May 09, 2015, 08:51:00 PM

Had a blast!  Love talking bows!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Thank for the Demonstration, David Flanrey
Post by: mikkekeswick on May 10, 2015, 02:37:00 AM

What is a super lam?!

Title: Re: Thank for the Demonstration, David Flanrey
Post by: D.A. Davis on May 10, 2015, 10:58:00 AM

A Super Lam is one of Kenny's contributions to traditional bow making.  I'll let him, or David, explain how it works.  I'm really looking forward to trying it out on my next bow.

Title: Re: Thank for the Demonstration, David Flanrey
Post by: David Flanrey on May 10, 2015, 02:20:00 PM

A super lam has a power lam and a tip wedge built into it when it is ground.  Don't know who actually came up with it but Kenny showed me how to make them.  Less pieces to glue up.  Works very well for me.

Title: Re: Thank for the Demonstration, David Flanrey
Post by: kennym on May 10, 2015, 07:07:00 PM

Actually it's been in bows back to Jack Howard's I believe. Maybe earlier.