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Title: Feeling lost
Post by: Neilvh on June 11, 2015, 04:38:00 AM
Hello everyone!
I have been a member for a bit now and have been trying to find a book or manuel on building a take down recurve!what I need is a step by step guide on how to design,calculate,make a form and understanding how to work out the curve and length,how  to measure limb lengths and so on!basically a book on understanding the mechanics of a take down recurve!and o yes understanding tapers wedges and what the use is for!can anyone help please?the net is very confusing!
Thanks
Title: Re: Feeling lost
Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on June 11, 2015, 04:58:00 AM
Try the bowyers bench
Title: Re: Feeling lost
Post by: Chad Orde on June 11, 2015, 07:43:00 AM
I believe J&M Traditions has a video,out
Title: Re: Feeling lost
Post by: Lefty on June 11, 2015, 06:04:00 PM
Go to Bingham Projects and click on the tab that say something like first time bowyer.
Title: Re: Feeling lost
Post by: jsweka on June 11, 2015, 09:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Lefty:
Go to Bingham Projects and click on the tab that say something like first time bowyer.
YES!!!! Bingham's is how many bowyers got started - both hobbyists and professionals.  Excellent instructional materials and if you follow their plans, you will end up with a bow at your intended draw weight.  Get a couple bows under your belt using Bingham's plans before you venture out on your own designs.  It will save you money!
Title: Re: Feeling lost
Post by: Neilvh on June 12, 2015, 06:45:00 AM
Thanks for the tips guys!appreciated!
Title: Re: Feeling lost
Post by: Neilvh on June 12, 2015, 06:47:00 AM
Thanks for the info guys!appreciated!