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Title: Bow Form and Fiberglass Questions
Post by: J. R. Harp on September 13, 2015, 05:23:00 PM
Have a couple of questions,  Is there a difference in Gordon Composites glass and Bearpaws?  Any preference on which to use?  Also is it better to make a form using the clamps to apply pressure or the air hose method?  Which is better in the long run?  Thanks in advance to any responses.
Title: Re: Bow Form and Fiberglass Questions
Post by: peanut39350 on September 13, 2015, 06:18:00 PM
I'm not sure about the fiberglass all I have ever used is Gordon's, but about the form I prefer the air hose method because clamps can get loose while in the hot box and I tried the rubber bands before and most of them popped in the hot box and ruined that bow.
Title: Re: Bow Form and Fiberglass Questions
Post by: jess stuart on September 13, 2015, 06:30:00 PM
I have only used Gordon's glass.  Never tried the clamp method but, have used the rubber band method with good success.  I would suggest you go the air hose method because you will want to give it a try sooner or later, overall I truly think it is the best method.  I now only use the rubber band method when trying out a new bow design, it allows me to build the bow without building the upper half of the form.
Title: Re: Bow Form and Fiberglass Questions
Post by: jsweka on September 13, 2015, 10:19:00 PM
Gordon's glass and air hose
- There's a reason that's the way most professional do it.
Title: Re: Bow Form and Fiberglass Questions
Post by: bigbob2 on September 14, 2015, 02:23:00 AM
I tried Bearpaw couple years ago, not for very long I might add! I go with the air hose method too.
Title: Re: Bow Form and Fiberglass Questions
Post by: KenH on September 14, 2015, 09:45:00 AM
I use Gordon's glass, but not the clear.  I use a rubber band form but not a bow oven.  I'm not in that big of a hurry.  I let Florida heat do its thing.