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Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:24 am
by smigreth
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?
Thanks,
Smigreth
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:39 pm
by yeoman
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.
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:48 pm
by smigreth
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?
Smigreth
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:51 pm
by yeoman
Any chance you could get a photo up of where you're up to?
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:15 pm
by smigreth
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:38 am
by yeoman
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.
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:48 am
by Stickbow Hunter
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.
Jeff
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:55 am
by yeoman
We will soon be tillering by email!
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:44 pm
by Stickbow Hunter
yeoman wrote:We will soon be tillering by email!
Good stuff mate!
Jeff
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:29 pm
by Reeseman
How did this bow come out if you dont mind me asking, i was happily reading along and am very curious?
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:34 am
by looseplucker
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.....
Re: First go at making a bow
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 10:15 pm
by smigreth
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
. 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?
