First go at making a bow

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Re: First go at making a bow

#61 Post by smigreth » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:24 am

Ok I'll be gluing today. Does the riser need to be straight grained? I don't have titebond 3, but i do have Shellys pva wood glue, is fine to use or would i have to make another trip to Bunnings?

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Re: First go at making a bow

#62 Post by yeoman » Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:39 pm

Hmm. with regards to the glue, use it, but then bind the handle, especially the grip section, with some strong fiber of some sort. non-stretch fishing line, linen string, bowstring thread...that sort of thing.

The grain of the riser bit can be all kinds of swirly. The grain there matters not a smidge.
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Re: First go at making a bow

#63 Post by smigreth » Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:48 pm

YAY, I've finished gluing. I managed to get my hands on some titebond 3 over the past weekend. I should cut out the riser and then taper the limbs now right? how would i go about doing this?

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Re: First go at making a bow

#64 Post by yeoman » Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:51 pm

Any chance you could get a photo up of where you're up to?
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Re: First go at making a bow

#65 Post by smigreth » Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:15 pm

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Re: First go at making a bow

#66 Post by yeoman » Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:38 am

Okay.

So, whatever you did to cut out the original width, do again, very carefully, to reduce the riser. Then we'll move onto the thickness.

Can I advise taking pictures in stronger light/outside at daytime? The pictures will be much better for it.
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Re: First go at making a bow

#67 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:48 am

yeoman wrote:Can I advise taking pictures in stronger light/outside at daytime? The pictures will be much better for it.
Also can you please upload them directly from your computer to the site and not use a hosting site. I ask this because if you delete the photos from your host down the track they will no longer be available for others to see in this thread.

You, and Dave, are doing a great job with your bow so far. I look forward to your progress. :biggrin:

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Re: First go at making a bow

#68 Post by yeoman » Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:55 am

We will soon be tillering by email! :biggrin:
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Re: First go at making a bow

#69 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:44 pm

yeoman wrote:We will soon be tillering by email! :biggrin:
Good stuff mate! :biggrin:

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Re: First go at making a bow

#70 Post by Reeseman » Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:29 pm

How did this bow come out if you dont mind me asking, i was happily reading along and am very curious?

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Re: First go at making a bow

#71 Post by looseplucker » Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:34 am

yeoman wrote:It seems okay to me. I say go for it. How long is it?

Don't worry about being annoying for asking questions. It is how we learn. Every accomplished bowyer here once went through a stage of asking pesky questions of those that knew more.

I don't know that I am accomplished but I've made a few and STILL ask (the same bloody annoying) questions.....
Are you well informed or is your news limited?

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Re: First go at making a bow

#72 Post by smigreth » Fri May 16, 2014 10:15 pm

Reeseman wrote:How did this bow come out if you dont mind me asking, i was happily reading along and am very curious?
Well... I've just picked up on this project again :D. I've cut out the riser and I believe I am ready to cut the thickness? Could i have some advice on how to go about doing this?

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