takedown vs one peice

[BigJim]

PZee -Not knowing exactly how you are building your board bows and what kind of poundage they are built too, makes it difficult to suggest anything other than if it will hold up without glass, then it will definately hold up with glass.
When I build, I build as if I were making myself a new bow (80+lbs. and tough enough to stand up to a man who could tear up an anvil with a rubber mallet). Then I can feel comfortable sending one to anybody. I have people ask me all the time to install a two piece TD in to there already one piece bows (of many makes). I won't do it because there handles are not as strong as I would like to see. Oh yes, strong enough for a one piece, but not strong enough for me!
As far as one or two piece goes, I dare anybody to prove to me that they can tell the difference when it is strung or while shooting. The only negative factor is the added price.
Feel free to ask questions. I don't mind. With out the help of a several very good people out there, I would not be where I am today.

Thanks, bigjim

[Bow50]

Big Jim, I got a question, how long till my bow is ready, LOL

[PZee]

BIGJIM,

Thanks for the advice! Most my bows would be in the 40-45lbs catagory. However I will be making a few at about 55lbs for possible wing shooting or small antelope and warthog hunting. The bows I'm planning to make are R/D with a laminated handle of about 12 inches long. I want it to look similar to your style bows or very similar to Dryad Soothsayer. Although I do like the Dryad Hunter.

Would your takedown method work on a bow handle like this?

http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/5456/t/bamboo-backed-bloodwood-pics.html

Thanks    Pete

[BigJim]

pzee- I don't know. That is such a small riser that I think you would be better off with the metal sleve.

And Bow50- did I tell you I would have your bow ready this year? Ha Ha Maybe I should put you at the end of the list every time you ask.LoL Thats what you get for not jumping on the bow from the rack while you had a chance.

take care, bigjim

BigJim

[PZee]

BIGJIM,

I didn't think so, oh well, thanks for the advice!

Pete

[SpencerL]

Where is the line between recurve and 3 piece TD longbows? It seems to be blurry.