A bow for Chuck, a build a long. DONE

[Dano]

I know everybody likes a good build a long, but I thought I'd do this one anyhow.     :D    We are shooting for a bow that's 62" long 52-55 lbs at 27". Sorry I didn't get any pictures of the layout, but it is basically a tad over 1 1/4" at the fades,12" shy of the tip it tappers to 5/8" tips for now. This stave has a major whoop de doo in one limb as you can see in this photo.
 
So I decided to steam it out.
 
 
I steamed it for roughly 45 minutes and then clamped it to my caul.
 
After a day I took it off the caul, and as you can see I got most of the dip out,
 
I will work more on that later, after I get the fascets cut.
Here's some more shots of the back of the bow as it is now.
 
 
More to come in the next few weeks.

Chuck be patient man.

[scrub-buster]

Looking good.  I like your steam set-up.

[kennym]

You never cease to amaze!! Keep it comin!

[Dano]

Thanks Clint, you can only fry so many turkey.  

Well thanks Kenny, more to come tomarra.

[Pat B]

This will be fun!   looking forward to your progress.

[Dano]

Thanks Pat, no laughing now.    

[Pat B]

No laughing here my friend. At least you are building bows. More than I can say for myself!!!!!  d;^)

[Dano]

Get busy Pat!!

Here's the next installment. I like to use Dean Torges' method of using facets to shape the limbs. It is a very organized and efficient way of getting the limbs tapered. First I start by scribing the side of the limbs, about 3/8".

Then scribe the belly down the center.

Then the work begins, rasping to the lines and forming the facets. Once I get the first two facets cut forming a V shape to the belly.


I form the last facet and knock the peak of the belly off to form the limb taper.



I hope I have made this step clear, if not give me Heck.   :D

[Moen]

Nice and smart!
Dano: Where did you purchase your shop? My shop always has sawdust on the floor...! lol

[Dano]

Thanks Moen, go to CLEANSHOP.COM      
I suppose I am pretty sick when it comes to keeping a shop clean, just the way I was brought up you know. It helps having a new shop too, I haven't had long to mess this one up.

[broketooth]

im gonna pay real close attention to this,so far your a little ahead of me in a current build.im ready to learn some new stuff  pleazzzzzz keep 'em comin

[snakewood3]

Double dang Dano...I saw that pot of boiling water and thought SHRIMP BOIL !!!! Being the consumate camp chef you are. Great pics, awesome shop .

[Dano]

We be talkin now!! I love shrimp!!! That pot is good for lots of stuff, got a bigger one if that won't do.    

[Aeronut]

Good timing for a build-along Dano.  Kinda nice to see something like this while cooped up in a motel room.  Looks good........as usual    

Dennis

[Dano]

OH Man!! Dennis they got you outa town now too, they are workin you to death son.

[Dano]

Today, I cleaned the edges of the bow up, removed any tool marks and rounded the back edges over and sanded with 100 grit paper. This way I don't worry about lifting any splinters on the back when I start work on the limbs. I put some heat to the whoop de doo and clamped it to the caul. I got it looking pretty good now.


I also took a little twist out of the other limb, It wasn't much, but I like to start with nice straight limbs when I can. A bucket of water and a monkey wrench do the trick.

That's all for the day, when the shop gets to 95 degs, it's time to quit.

[ChristopherO]

Aw, shucks, Dano, you ought to come to my shop when the dust really gets flying.  It must be a whoppin 15 degrees in that unheated room.  Keeps the persperation at bay, I can tell you that!
Looks very good, shop and the bow.  Thanks for the build along.

[Dano]

Thanks Chris, I remember very well what it was like when I lived in Illinois. I guess I'll take the heat  

[SteveD]

Looks Great Dano. It's going to be a really nice bow.
Thanks

[flint kemper]

Great job Dano. I have not built a self bow with the Torges faceting method but have read about it and this brings everything into perspective. Thanks Flint