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Title: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: BMSOL on October 15, 2016, 03:58:00 PM

No sure if this is the place to post this question, but are there any laminated bow building courses or clinics around? I've been wanting to build a bow for a long time and not sure if this is even something bowyers do.

I've seen selfbow courses popping up all over the place, just not laminated. It could be I'm not looking hard enough.

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: takefive on October 15, 2016, 05:58:00 PM

A wood laminated bow?  Or fiberglass?  There are a lot of step by step build alongs for both on here.  Guys on here will be happy to help get you started and walk you through it.

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: JamesV on October 16, 2016, 07:06:00 AM

Do a call out for bowyers in your area. There should be someone with a hobby shop in your area willing to let you come and watch or help build a bow.

Or you could jump on your fast horse and come to Mississippi and I will walk you thru a build.

James

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: EwokArcher on October 16, 2016, 03:10:00 PM

Just start with binghams projects thats probably the easiest way to get into it and is the starting place for a lot of people when it comes to fiberglass bows.

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: bamboo on October 16, 2016, 04:36:00 PM

start here-------

 https://www.binghamprojects.com/proddetail.php?prod=3013DVDPKG

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: jsweka on October 16, 2016, 06:07:00 PM

YES!!! Binghams!

That's how many many bowyers got started.

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: jess stuart on October 16, 2016, 08:33:00 PM

Can't go wrong with Binghams been at it since the 50's.  Back when I started Binghams and the Old Master Crafter were the only sources available.

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: Mark R on October 17, 2016, 12:40:00 PM

Talk to Jim Belcher at OMC Bowyer supply.I know he wanted to do  a hands on class but not sure if it came to be, if he offers it and you can swing it I would'nt hesitate,great guy and a wealth of experience.

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: BMSOL on October 19, 2016, 04:32:00 PM

Thanks for the advice on Binghams, I will check it out and see where it leads me. I've watched some videos on it but they I left with more questions than answers.

Any bowyers in Virginia? Near the Hampton Roads area?

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: KenH on October 19, 2016, 10:53:00 PM

HERE is where you can get answers to your questions.

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: 7 Lakes on November 12, 2016, 06:26:00 PM

In NC, high school seniors must complete a project.  Something they have never done before.  I take about a half dozen each year to build a Longbow.  This only works because the kids are local.  The glass laminated Longbow takes around 10 hours to build but cannot be built in 10 consecutive hours.  You must cut out lams and glue up.  Then wait 4-8 hours for cooking.  Gluing tip and grip overlays also takes a few hours with EA-40 which is the only glue I trust besides resorcinol (leaves a purple line).  Long story short, an out of town trip will cost you a few days to complete a bow "course" from start to finish. PS.  This will take longer (maybe much longer) depending on your shop tool skill and willing to deal with stringent safety standard.

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: Wolftrail on November 13, 2016, 02:40:00 PM

One thing I learned is taper those lams.

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: Mad Max on November 13, 2016, 05:43:00 PM

Bingham's comes with a Video too

Title: Re: Laminated bow building instruction
Post by: kennym on November 13, 2016, 06:29:00 PM

You can check Jim out too...

 http://www.buildyourownbow.com/