Hey guys, new to the forum. Thanks for the add.
I'm in the planning stages of a glass R/D.
My problem is, I'm kind of a knuckle dragger. (True 32" draw.) I want to build a 74" bow with solid glass on the back.
Does anyone know where I can get a piece of glass that that's around 76 inches? All I can find are 72" lengths, or a 328 ft spool from Bearpaw, but I didn't want to spend $600.
Thanks for the help.
Are you wanting a flat/straight bow or a recurve?
Personally, I'd build a 72" bow. You can no doubt get a true 32" draw from a 72" design without horrible stacking. There really is nothing longer than 72" in fiberglass except for the spool.
Thanks,
I guess I should also pose the second half of the question and hence the title of the post subject. Is it possible to splice sections of glass together, or does that create a weak spot?
This would be on the back of the bow, possibly even under an overlay on the back of the handle.
Also, forgot to mention, it's a longbow.
Under the overlay(s) in the middle of the back of the riser should be just fine.
Yes you could but there is no problem making a 32 inch draw bow from 72 inch strips. If you make a bow too long for it's intended drawlength you will get a slow/innefficent bow.
You could do something like a take down with longer than average limbs to get that length, but I agree with Ken about just making a 72" bow.
If your buying tapers they usually come in 36 inch lengths..then you will lose an inch making the scarf joints.. I would think a 70" bow would still work for a 32" draw? I built a 66" D/R for a guy who pulled 30.5", I think it could be pulled to 32 before string angle hit close to 90 degrees
Great info. Thanks again!
Someone out there should have a spool of Bearpaw glass and could sell you what you need.