Bow build DONE

Forwardhandle · January 04, 2018, 09:29:00 AM

Ok here comes the newbe questions for you guys ,does it mater when building up a riser if I use kiln dried boards and if the grain is strait does it matter if flat sawn or 1/4 also can I use comercial veneeres the thin stuff in the riser pattern , I have kiln dried bubinga,purple heart ,walnut, and air dried osage & maple,hickory any advice appreciated ! Being new over here I dont know if this is the right place to ask or start a different thread ?

January 04, 2018, 02:42:00 PM

Yeah Kenny... I would put them above the hose... It will add the pressure...

kennym · January 04, 2018, 08:38:00 PM

Ritchie, kiln dried is probably best, if not dry it will shrink a bit. And if you put any glass or phenolic in it , you will be able to feel the joint later, never had one fail but sure irritating to be able to feel the joint on it.

Where were you going to use the commercial veneer? As accents they would be fine but a little thin for my liking as most are .022", would'nt show up as well as a .060" line in the riser.

Forwardhandle · January 05, 2018, 04:03:00 AM

That's a good thing to know Kenny on the air dried wood never really thought of it ,I was just going to accent out a peace of shop veneere with the commercial stuff I have a bunch collecting dust lying around but maybe I should make it simple on the first , does the phenolic add more strength then wood ? I found some ebony I have that I forgot about that I thought would look good caped out with a lighter veneere wood I was going to just use a solid riser at first then I seen all you guys fancy risers ! so figured I would spruce it up a bit.

Crooked Stic · January 05, 2018, 07:24:00 AM

Kenny is right about the phenolic and wood moving at different rates. Never had one fail either but it bugs me.Using phenolic with stabilized wood would be better. You can always ibeam with stronger wood or ibeam with the same wood. I found a veneer suplier that has thin stuff and thicker stuff that is dyed that can be used for veneers or accents.
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Forwardhandle · January 05, 2018, 08:26:00 AM

Thanks for the site there Stick & info I will put that one in my pocket, I got a new Lenox venerre blade for my band saw I want to try out see how it works but need to pick up some glass or phenolic.

monterey · January 05, 2018, 03:59:00 PM

I ve gotten veneers from B&B and they are good quality. The exotics I've gotten from them are .021 but if they are going to be a part of the stack, best get the veneers first, measure and then grind or order the rest of the stack.

Forwardhandle · January 08, 2018, 07:27:00 AM

That riser grip is looking awsome kenny ,!

kennym · January 08, 2018, 08:22:00 AM

Thanks Ritchie, may be able to work on it a bit this week!

Roy from Pa · January 08, 2018, 08:29:00 AM

Very nice, Kenny.

Crooked Stic · January 08, 2018, 09:25:00 AM

Looking good Kenny!

Forwardhandle · January 09, 2018, 07:26:00 AM

Kenny I decided Im just going to make the 64 in. Bow Im pretty much going to replicate your build but Im looking for 47-48 lb @ 29 1/4 in. draw would you recomend the 45 lb stack Im getting to old to pull much more then that in the late season cold ?

kennym · January 09, 2018, 07:53:00 AM

That should be real close to coming in at the right weight for you.

kennym · January 09, 2018, 08:33:00 AM

Oh , sprayed it yesterday. Mad it pop!

Roy from Pa · January 09, 2018, 09:51:00 AM

Mad it pop huh? LOL

Bow Bender · January 10, 2018, 04:36:00 PM

It really looks nice. Have you been able to shoot it yet.
I've got some questions if you don't mind.
1 What band saw blade as far as width and TPI do you use when cutting the riser curves with your radius cutting jig.
2 Do you do any sanding to remove blade teeth marks after the cut or if there aren't any obvious bumps or dips is it good to glue up as is.
3 What blade would you recommend if cutting a tighter 6" radius.

Thanks, Royce.

Bvas · January 10, 2018, 05:33:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by kennym:
Oh , sprayed it yesterday. Mad it pop!

Didn't happen without pictures.

Roy from Pa · January 10, 2018, 06:48:00 PM

Zactly.....

kennym · January 10, 2018, 07:13:00 PM

Can't find my camera in the sock drawer....

Roy from Pa · January 10, 2018, 07:15:00 PM

LOL ok