clear glass on limbs

[aim small...release]

I am picking up my new long bow at the expo in k zoo on saturday and it has clear glass on limbs i was very excited but keep hearing negative remarks on clear glass this is my first custom bow but i am a little worried now.

[lpcjon2]

If you dont like it put a set of snake skins on it.

[Stumpkiller]

I have clear glass on my Dream Catcher.  No problems since 1995 and absolutely the best looking option IMHO.

[LB_hntr]

I get clear glass on all my bows. Love it and would not have it any other way.

[aim small...release]

Thanks guys thst puts my mind at ease

[Ken Babicky]

I too have never ordered a bow with colored glass. I personally like to see the wood grain.

[Lost Creek Bows]

If its nice and clear and streak free when you pick it up it will probably stay that way, enjoy the beauty of clear glass and seeing the grain of the wood. I wouldn't want mine any other way.

[nineworlds9]

A few streaks, lines, or small milky marks appear common to a number of clear glass bows from makers of all different levels.  It's generally a benign thing that doesn't really detract from the bow and is usually only visible in very bright light.  It's just a nature of the material and shouldn't be given a second thought.  Some bowyers seem to get lucky with it or have ways to avoid highlighting such marks; In such cases if you have pretty figured wood veneers underneath they ought to be more than enough to make up for a little texture in the clear glass.  It's no big deal.  I bet your bow is going to be lovely!

[aim small...release]

Thanks guys thst puts my mind at ease

[Holm-Made]

90 plus percent of traditional bows are being built with clear glass.  It will be fine.  Chad

[BigJim]

The lines don't come and go, they are there from the beginning or not at all. Very few pieces of clear glass don't have a blemmish or two in them.

When clear glass is applied over lighter veneers, it will hide most if not all of the blems. Problem is that 9- out of -10 customers request dark veneers and this will make those blems stick out.

I have gotten used to them and have been able to overlook it sort of. I would never make a colored glass bow for myself and I tend to choose dark veneers too.
BigJim

[2treks]

That's right, The lines/blems don't hurt a thing, except the look. I too have become used to it. BUT I DONT LIKE IT.   :mad:  
Personally, I prefer solid color glass and the classic looks.
A nice razzle dazzle bow now and then for myself is nice as well.
Custom bows are customers choice of coarse.

[aim small...release]

Now im excited again. thanks guys

[Wheels2]

Clear glass shows any issues with the glue or lams, but I have never seen one with an issue.  Black and white are more traditional colors as early clear glass was not as reliable as solid colors.  That issue is long since gone.  Hunting bows used to be made with black, brown or green glass while target bows had white glass.  The white glass helped keep the limbs form heating up in the summer sun when outdoor tournaments were held.
If you are getting a nice looking wood for the limbs, get the clear glass.  If it is just maple, save a few bucks and go with black.

[aim small...release]

My limbs are going to be black myrtle

[Mike Vines]

In my opinion, your worrying about the wrong things.  It's a bow that's designed to kill stuff.  If there happens to be a flaw in the glass, the animal you kill isn't going to care.  If your buddies give you crap about it...are they really your buddies?  

Once you pick it up, concentrate on getting the string shot in and brace height along with arrow spine figured out then go hunting.  Problem solved, in actuallity the problem never existed.

[aim small...release]

You are right i guess i am just worrying to much. just excited about my first custom bow and want it to be what i invision. i am sure its going to be awsome.

[German Dog]

Well what bow is it?

[katman]

Yeah, what german dog said.

[aim small...release]

The bow is a trinity rogue longbow and is all black myrtle heres a riser pic from when it was almost complete.