Post by: Crooked Stic on August 30, 2018, 04:10:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nvu8QXO.jpg)
Post by: Bvas on August 30, 2018, 08:12:05 PM
What length?
Post by: Forwardhandle on August 31, 2018, 03:50:23 PM
Post by: KenH on September 01, 2018, 03:35:42 PM
"Bow made from a Florida Hockey League stick??????".
We now return you to your personal alternate reality....
Post by: Bvas on September 01, 2018, 03:41:32 PM
Post by: styksnstryngs on September 01, 2018, 09:17:31 PM
Florida has a hockey league?????Yeah, but the locals call it swimming.
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 02, 2018, 07:50:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/J0kWkDV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8gARewi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6CV29Ah.jpg)
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 03, 2018, 05:41:58 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 03, 2018, 10:07:19 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/TnRsfJL.jpg)
Post by: kennym on September 03, 2018, 11:04:01 AM
Post by: Buemaker on September 03, 2018, 11:26:53 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 09, 2018, 03:10:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/7MayLM6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QENG1Wy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/r8mTbWz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CBg1iI5.jpg)
Post by: skeaterbait on September 09, 2018, 06:26:39 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 10, 2018, 04:35:36 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 10, 2018, 05:29:10 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 10, 2018, 07:04:05 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 10, 2018, 07:10:19 AM
58 here and we have had 6 inches of rain in 2 days and still coming down...
I need plans to build an ark:)
Post by: beachbowhunter on September 10, 2018, 12:47:33 PM
Post by: Fishinglink on September 10, 2018, 05:12:21 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on September 10, 2018, 06:28:58 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 12, 2018, 07:30:44 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 12, 2018, 07:34:20 AM
I hit 70 back in June...
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 12, 2018, 01:09:57 PM
Post by: jdeitz10 on September 12, 2018, 03:31:12 PM
Post by: kennym on September 12, 2018, 09:39:22 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 13, 2018, 04:39:18 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 13, 2018, 07:41:40 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 13, 2018, 08:37:58 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 13, 2018, 04:56:10 PM
https://youtu.be/-5NuSqJF9wA
Post by: kennym on September 13, 2018, 05:58:14 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 14, 2018, 10:58:48 AM
Post by: kennym on September 14, 2018, 01:31:34 PM
Post by: EwokArcher on September 14, 2018, 01:54:19 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 14, 2018, 03:15:35 PM
Good job, Mike..
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 14, 2018, 08:13:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/72G75ti.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 15, 2018, 05:00:35 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 15, 2018, 08:14:12 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 15, 2018, 08:30:47 AM
Post by: ron w on September 16, 2018, 06:07:44 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 17, 2018, 06:31:02 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 17, 2018, 06:38:08 AM
Post by: PV on September 17, 2018, 10:29:48 AM
As you said Mike there's a lot more in that bow for a longer draw...
Post by: kennym on September 17, 2018, 12:21:06 PM
Post by: Tim Y on September 17, 2018, 02:51:44 PM
I heard the bells ringing in your video and thought that you had added a sound track.
-Tim Y
Post by: Tim Y on September 17, 2018, 03:13:40 PM
I'm intrigued with your riser jig. After clamping the riser into the jig do you use a router-table with a straight bit to shape it? And does the guide bearing follow the lower 3/4" plywood form?
I've been trying to make the riser for my (KennyM) D/R longbow...screwed up some nice pieces of wood trying to even out the fades.
-Tim Y
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 17, 2018, 10:01:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/K6pNXkt.jpg?1)
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 18, 2018, 08:01:18 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 23, 2018, 07:08:35 PM
Post by: Fishinglink on September 23, 2018, 09:54:58 PM
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Post by: Forwardhandle on September 24, 2018, 03:34:57 PM
Post by: kennym on September 24, 2018, 05:13:12 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 24, 2018, 07:29:45 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 25, 2018, 04:49:58 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 25, 2018, 07:39:40 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/zJZiKYH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/B2nVkqB.jpg)
Post by: Forwardhandle on September 30, 2018, 06:23:29 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 30, 2018, 07:34:34 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 30, 2018, 12:22:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/TReKehs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nmu6Pgl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eo1Zydt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/F3iVcRE.jpg)
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 01, 2018, 03:53:33 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 01, 2018, 05:43:18 AM
Post by: kennym on October 01, 2018, 06:57:25 AM
Couple Questions tho…
What is an OD form?
And why do yo like the belly up on form?
Just curious....
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 01, 2018, 07:27:56 AM
Post by: kennym on October 01, 2018, 07:30:12 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 01, 2018, 07:39:50 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 01, 2018, 10:03:36 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 01, 2018, 12:37:20 PM
glass
veneer
superlam
stable core
riser
parallel
veneer
glass
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 01, 2018, 12:45:19 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 01, 2018, 04:44:14 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 01, 2018, 04:52:56 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 01, 2018, 07:52:12 PM
Post by: jdeitz10 on October 01, 2018, 10:37:11 PM
Post by: jdeitz10 on October 01, 2018, 10:54:54 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 02, 2018, 04:17:31 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 02, 2018, 07:00:21 AM
Post by: jdeitz10 on October 02, 2018, 08:38:13 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 02, 2018, 02:45:36 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 02, 2018, 02:56:13 PM
I had a bit of a set back this morning. I got this next bow ready to string up to check the weight and crack. Had another recently to do the same but I blamed it on the blue form thinking I did not have the riser a perfect enough fit. The light weight was walnut and cherry but different walnut for veneers. Both the bad ones have the same veneers and failed the same way. Looks like the walnut did not hold well. Posted this on FB Bowyers corner and find that a few people have had problems with walnut to glass bonding. Dont think its a moisture problem as I have had that piece for years on the top shelf. Funny thing is I had the tillering blocks on this one checking for the strong limb and nothing cracked then. :scared:
(https://i.imgur.com/raLSp2H.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vHWCwpd.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 02, 2018, 03:01:01 PM
That sucks...
Post by: jdeitz10 on October 02, 2018, 03:14:58 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 02, 2018, 03:57:05 PM
Post by: kennym on October 02, 2018, 04:37:56 PM
Had a red elm blow up but I was using the thinner glue that Binghams used to (maybe still do) sell and they told me the red elm was thirsty and prob had a dry spot. It did have one about dime size so the bow never went anywhere and never even loaned it out. When it went off it was fairly spectacular.... Used EA 40 ever since...
Post by: Bvas on October 02, 2018, 06:33:32 PM
I’ve used walnut in several bows, a couple against the glass. I haven’t had any problems. All of mine were edge grain.
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 02, 2018, 07:43:59 PM
Post by: kennym on October 02, 2018, 07:56:00 PM
Like you , I think it wat just that piece, but I haven't used it since....
Post by: Bvas on October 02, 2018, 07:59:07 PM
I would assume that flat grain would open up even more of the pores and allow more glue to soak in. No proof, just thoughts. :dunno:
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 05, 2018, 08:17:36 PM
Post by: jess stuart on October 05, 2018, 10:02:57 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 06, 2018, 05:27:47 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 07, 2018, 10:20:07 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 07, 2018, 10:24:19 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 07, 2018, 12:51:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/1dakhZG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/C7hEA86.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IO15ayk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qARXqPL.jpg)
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 07, 2018, 01:26:56 PM
Post by: kennym on October 07, 2018, 01:49:15 PM
When you put the tiller blocks on , are the limbs full width? And if so, could that put undue pressure at fades since the outer limbs aren't working much (too stiff)?
Just thinkin....
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 07, 2018, 05:18:22 PM
Post by: kennym on October 07, 2018, 05:21:47 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 08, 2018, 03:08:14 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 08, 2018, 05:42:58 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 08, 2018, 05:46:27 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 08, 2018, 07:30:50 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 08, 2018, 08:23:44 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 08, 2018, 08:51:55 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 08, 2018, 01:13:23 PM
Post by: jess stuart on October 08, 2018, 03:03:25 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 08, 2018, 03:11:07 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 08, 2018, 05:08:07 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 09, 2018, 06:34:13 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 09, 2018, 07:48:35 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 09, 2018, 07:59:33 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 10, 2018, 08:11:01 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 10, 2018, 09:08:49 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 17, 2018, 04:30:20 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/iMGQPjB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hBD7Kdd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Olzrgof.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GdHhxXy.jpg)
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 17, 2018, 05:45:27 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on October 17, 2018, 06:11:34 PM
Post by: kennym on October 17, 2018, 08:14:59 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 20, 2018, 08:54:49 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 21, 2018, 12:15:27 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 21, 2018, 12:23:35 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 21, 2018, 04:00:36 AM
Post by: BMorv on October 22, 2018, 10:13:31 AM
Post by: monterey on October 26, 2018, 10:55:22 AM
Always looking for a better idea on these topless forms.
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 26, 2018, 11:15:01 AM
Post by: monterey on October 26, 2018, 12:27:38 PM
I just set my flat ASL form up with hardwood dowels (mahogoney, I thought they were oak when I bought em :) ). They held up great in my last build at 75# but I think I'm going to follow your lead when converting my RD form.
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 26, 2018, 01:46:34 PM
Post by: monterey on October 26, 2018, 02:19:50 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 26, 2018, 03:40:18 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 26, 2018, 05:53:28 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 26, 2018, 06:07:22 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 11, 2018, 05:13:32 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 11, 2018, 07:46:07 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 11, 2018, 08:02:43 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 12, 2018, 05:05:35 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 12, 2018, 05:10:12 PM
Post by: kennym on November 12, 2018, 06:02:03 PM
Cool look forward to seeing your rig , I'm hoping to get mine stung next week ! If things don't get in my way mainly a 5 ft blonde with honey do list...lol
BE A MAN RITCHIE !!
Tell her OK hon... :biglaugh:
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 13, 2018, 02:37:50 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 17, 2018, 09:03:41 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 17, 2018, 09:54:26 AM
Post by: Shredd on November 17, 2018, 03:20:46 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 17, 2018, 03:29:48 PM
Post by: Shredd on November 17, 2018, 04:07:23 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 22, 2018, 07:30:28 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 22, 2018, 02:00:42 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 22, 2018, 05:30:03 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 22, 2018, 06:21:12 PM
Minus .034 .271 40lb@30 1/2 and adding the carbon 5 to 7 lb so Im ether ending up 45 lb or 50 lb I hope ?? Any thoughts ? I will be using the carbon that goes on the back !
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 22, 2018, 07:46:47 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 22, 2018, 07:58:41 PM
Post by: kennym on November 22, 2018, 08:34:40 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 23, 2018, 07:00:46 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 24, 2018, 01:19:33 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 30, 2018, 06:48:29 AM
Post by: BMorv on November 30, 2018, 09:26:30 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 30, 2018, 10:12:50 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 30, 2018, 10:30:59 AM
Post by: BMorv on November 30, 2018, 11:02:08 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 30, 2018, 11:16:13 AM
:o
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 30, 2018, 11:34:20 AM
Post by: Buemaker on November 30, 2018, 01:04:45 PM
Post by: BMorv on November 30, 2018, 01:07:52 PM
Sorry, I guess the corny joke gene passed from my Dad to me
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 30, 2018, 01:10:08 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on November 30, 2018, 01:36:24 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on November 30, 2018, 01:49:43 PM
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 02, 2018, 05:53:49 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 02, 2018, 06:24:48 AM
Or ya could cover it with blue painters tape and do the line?
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 02, 2018, 06:54:20 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 02, 2018, 07:09:28 AM
:laughing: :laughing:
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 02, 2018, 07:13:57 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 02, 2018, 07:18:41 AM
Post by: kennym on December 02, 2018, 08:42:53 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 02, 2018, 08:54:38 AM
Post by: kennym on December 02, 2018, 09:26:09 AM
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 02, 2018, 09:35:23 AM
Post by: Shredd on December 02, 2018, 08:51:29 PM
Hey Forward... Let's see some drawings... :) :)
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 03, 2018, 04:25:59 AM