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Title: 2 piece build
Post by: Wolftrail on November 01, 2015, 05:52:00 PM

I'm currently finishing off a 2 piece laminate wood bow.  I made the handle from fiber glass rather than spend $50 CDN for a metal sleeve kit.
 
My question;  is it better to the fix the handle solid on the bottom limb or top.  I think its better fixed on the Top that way if you are out on a rainy day the sealed end will keep the water out. I have read a few articles on these builds and some guys attach the sleeve to the bottom limb...   :rolleyes:

Title: Re: 2 piece build
Post by: jess stuart on November 01, 2015, 06:52:00 PM

I haven't built the fiberglass sleeve type yet.  I have used the metal sleeve a few times and I fixed the handle to the top limb for the very reasons you stated.  I will do the same with fiberglass.

Title: Re: 2 piece build
Post by: Robertfishes on November 01, 2015, 07:13:00 PM

I had a BW 2 piece bow with the glass and carbon sleeve..grip was part of the top half. Big Jim has several videos on youtube showing how he does them.

Title: Re: 2 piece build
Post by: Tim Finley on November 01, 2015, 08:00:00 PM

If you do it on the wrong end the bow will come apart when you shoot it

Title: Re: 2 piece build
Post by: goobersan on November 01, 2015, 08:23:00 PM

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Originally posted by Robertfishes:
I had a BW 2 piece bow with the glass and carbon sleeve..grip was part of the top half. Big Jim has several videos on youtube showing how he does them.

X2   These are great videos!

Title: Re: 2 piece build
Post by: Wolftrail on November 01, 2015, 09:30:00 PM

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Originally posted by Tim Finley:
If you do it on the wrong end the bow will come apart when you shoot it

........   :biglaugh:   good one.

Title: Re: 2 piece build
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 02, 2015, 10:59:00 AM

I know a guy from "SE Wisconsin" whose bows come apart when he shoots them..   :)