FHLB build a long my version. With pics.

Started by longrifle, February 28, 2020, 06:36:50 PM

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longrifle

First off the journey to build this style longbow started about 2 years ago. Lots of info on here and help from the guys especially Kenny thanks. Let's begin.
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

My form, was made out of 1.75 thick Puma ply.
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

Let me get all the spec info out of the way first.
62" 50lbs @ 28"
16" long riser with green future wood
.320 total stack
1 .001 taper lam .073 @ butt end maple
2 parallel lams .073 @ butt end maple
2 .050 black glass
7.5" long tip wedge
Theses are all the supplies I had at hand, next one will have .040 glass.
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

The glue up , the first glue up on a new design is always tense. I did do a dry run and all looked well.
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

My concerns with this style bow are
#1 that I'd have to have a 8 plus inch brace height
#2 that the string would touch the limbs
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

Forwardhandle

I dont think you will have a issue at 62" & 7" brace I have made kenny's bow out to 64" with 7 1/4 " brace with out touching limbs & with FF string no slap , that is with his super lam in the stack , but I would bet your good with your wedges !
If you fear failure, you will never try ! But never except it!!

kennym

Can't wait to see it strung up and what the weight ends up!! :thumbsup:
Stay sharp, Kenny.

   https://www.kennysarchery.com/

longrifle

Limb tips are 1.5" ahead of the back of bow riser.
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

Edges all cleaned up on the blue beast.
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

kennym

I used a laser a couple times but thought on a curvy bow if all wasn't level just right it might be off...
Stay sharp, Kenny.

   https://www.kennysarchery.com/

longrifle

The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

longrifle

First string up and it looks very good, string is off limbs and BH is low.
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

jess stuart

Looks good.  I will be following for sure.  I have had the template to make the form forever but haven't got around to doing anything with it until today.  I glued some MDF together for a form so hopefully will get to try one before to long.  Have only heard great things about Kennys design.

longrifle

I knew that Kenny's design was already proven, was going to order his template but went out on a limb and made my own. The geometry on this one is darn near perfect, went with his 16" riser suggestion.
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

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