And stuck to it sometimes

With Max's string coming in today are there any pointers about filing the string nocks? Seems like I read somewhere that you may have to file one side a little deeper, is that just to get the string aligned down the center if needed?

I'm also guessing I should get my overlays glued on first before filing any nocks....

Overlays first
Only deeper if you have limb twist.

String is delivered

Yes sir! Nice looking string! Thanks again.

I glued my overlay layers together (not on the bow yet) this evening. So hoping tomorrow evening I can get them on the bow.

I messed up the first attempt on overlays, I glued them up flat and now they won't flex to the limb shape. I'm afraid I'll pull some curve out if I put them on. So I glued up a thinner attempt this morning before work, with a radius that matches the limb curve better.

Slip a baggie over the limb tip and use it as a form. Easy peasy

Kenny x 2 and then you can sand the end which is away from the tip before gluing it on the limb. For a smooth transition and not sanding into the glass.

What they said but you need to sand the glass under the overlays so it will stick. 

Quote from: kennym on September 28, 2021, 08:52:25 AM
Slip a baggie over the limb tip and use it as a form. Easy peasy

Bingo! That's what I did. See that? I'm starting to think like you guys........

 

Quote from: Balding Kansan on September 28, 2021, 09:42:48 AM

Quote from: kennym on September 28, 2021, 08:52:25 AM
Slip a baggie over the limb tip and use it as a form. Easy peasy

Bingo! That's what I did. See that? I'm starting to think like you guys........

You poor soul...

Been kind of lazy lately with my pictures and progress. I got the tip overlays put on lastnight. Hoping to file the nocks in this evening and brace it.....if I don't have my glass edges rounded over or sanded will it try to lift some glass slivers?

Quote from: Balding Kansan on September 29, 2021, 12:35:47 PM
if I don't have my glass edges rounded over or sanded will it try to lift some glass slivers?

It will take maybe 5 minutes to round the sharp edges off, spend the time just to be sure. They don't have to be totally finished, just break the edges.


Mark

120 grit then 220

Quote from: Balding Kansan on September 29, 2021, 12:35:47 PM
Been kind of lazy lately with my pictures and progress. I got the tip overlays put on lastnight. Hoping to file the nocks in this evening and brace it.....if I don't have my glass edges rounded over or sanded will it try to lift some glass slivers?

  I should have mentioned this...  I like to string my bow without the tip overlays first... Especially on the first bow...  If the bow comes in a little light or the shape is not what you are looking for or limbs are vertically unstable or it's a hair too long for the string size you want, ect. ect...  You can always pike the bow an 1/8 to 2 -3"...  It will be fine without overlays...  Just don't shoot it unless it is a lightweight bow...

Quote from: Shredd on September 29, 2021, 03:29:06 PM

Quote from: Balding Kansan on September 29, 2021, 12:35:47 PM
Been kind of lazy lately with my pictures and progress. I got the tip overlays put on lastnight. Hoping to file the nocks in this evening and brace it.....if I don't have my glass edges rounded over or sanded will it try to lift some glass slivers?

  I should have mentioned this...  I like to string my bow without the tip overlays first... Especially on the first bow...  If the bow comes in a little light or the shape is not what you are looking for or limbs are vertically unstable or it's a hair too long for the string size you want, ect. ect...  You can always pike the bow an 1/8 to 2 -3"...  It will be fine without overlays...  Just don't shoot it unless it is a lightweight bow...

That makes sense, they aren't very big overlays so if I need to lose an inch the overlays would be cut off with it.

I have the limbs getting really close to mad max specs....

I had to peel the tape because the edge of tape would roll over and cover my line. So I think I'll lay it back out and lightly score the line with my knife. Bad idea?

Almost looks like a bow.......

When the tape rolls over you cut it with sandpaper in you hand at a 45* angle.
Using a knife or razor blade could get you in trouble.
Have you braced it yet?
Did you get any limb twist?

Quote from: Mad Max on September 29, 2021, 10:01:18 PM
When the tape rolls over you cut it with sandpaper in you hand at a 45* angle.
Using a knife or razor blade could get you in trouble.
Have you braced it yet?
Did you get any limb twist?

No brace, I was trying to get closer to your dimensions. I'm at a shy 7/8" at the nocks and 1.5" at the taper 6" down from nocks.