Bow build DONE

kennym · January 01, 2018, 09:37:00 PM

I have started putting the 64" D/R modified build on my website. Too many pics to load and put here at this time so here is the link.

https://www.kennysarchery.com/bow-build/

I have more to put up so be patient with my slow typin! :D

I had it pretty much done last nite when the screen went blank and it is now orbiting in cyberspace somewhere. I wanted to work on the computer with an axe. :p

SteveD · January 02, 2018, 06:14:00 AM

Nice Kenny

Roy from Pa · January 02, 2018, 06:51:00 AM

Very nice bud.

Buemaker · January 02, 2018, 07:24:00 AM

Mucho interesting, looking forward to the rest.

kennym · January 02, 2018, 08:28:00 AM

Thanks guys!

January 02, 2018, 10:34:00 AM

Nice Kenny... Looks good...

Question... What is the proper name for those hold-downs on your swing jig and where can I get them?? I thought I saw them at Harbor Freight but never saw them again...

Suggestion... At the top of your page it would be nice to see info of what you are building... Maybe some kind of intro... Like Long bow or recurve, length, 3pc or 1pc. , riser length and such...

skeaterbait · January 02, 2018, 01:16:00 PM

Those are toggle clamps and yes HF has them. (that was typed doing my best Kenny impersonation)

Trux Turning · January 02, 2018, 01:54:00 PM

Looking good Kenny! Ready for more.

KellyG · January 02, 2018, 02:21:00 PM

As usual it looks really great.

Forwardhandle · January 02, 2018, 03:49:00 PM

Thanks Kenny puts every thing in to perspective for us new guys looking forward to the rest !

kennym · January 02, 2018, 04:17:00 PM

I will get more each evening, got shop work and still bow season.....

kennym · January 02, 2018, 04:19:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by skeaterbait:
Those are toggle clamps and yes HF has them. (that was typed doing my best Kenny impersonation)

Will have to check our new HF at Kirksville , these came from Grizzly, but I'm not wanting to go in that store!! Costs my butt every time!!

mwosborn · January 02, 2018, 05:58:00 PM

Well done Kenny - thanks!

BMorv · January 02, 2018, 06:01:00 PM

Yep, very nice. Thanks for the ideas.
Any idea what angle you use on that disc sander jig? Around 15 deg?

January 02, 2018, 08:32:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by skeaterbait:
Those are toggle clamps and yes HF has them. (that was typed doing my best Kenny impersonation)

Thanks Skeats... I thought they had them... The people in the store were no help...

kennym · January 02, 2018, 08:46:00 PM

Ben it is probably about 15* , but I just set it so it is long so it won't come apart when forced down in form.

Forwardhandle · January 03, 2018, 11:01:00 AM

I like the looks of that riser you chose on that one cant wait to see it carved out ! I like your radius jig for your band saw good idea , I dont have time to make one maybe cut mine on the bandsaw & patern sand to dimension . Im glad you decided to do the build its giving me a lot of ideas !

kennym · January 03, 2018, 09:08:00 PM

Adding a little every nite. Almost back to where I was when it went South the first time, but saving my work more often now. See , you can learn an ol dawg stuff! :D

Bvas · January 04, 2018, 12:30:00 AM

Great build along so far kenny

Wish you had done this about a year ago, before I built my first bow. Woulda saved me compiling info from 30 different threads here on TG. Lol

I got a question/comment. Now granted I don't use air hose, so this is purely observation. I understand the use of wedges to gain pressure in the tight radius spots. But I would have thought you would put them between the hose and upper form to ensure a nice rounded pressure on the lams.

kennym · January 04, 2018, 08:24:00 AM

You could be right on that Brad, but it seemed the place to put them at the moment! LOL

It probably didn't matter up that far on the fades and got a good glue line so not sure, if I do another without changing the form again, I will try it!