My first selfbow, Red Oak Boardbow

Flyboy718 · February 03, 2011, 09:06:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Dave Bowers:
You don't have to put an overlay on...its up to you really. I used TBIII for wooden overlays and epoxy for others. I read guys using super glue also.

Is it too late for me to put them on at this point?

don s · February 03, 2011, 09:09:00 PM

no. you can add tip overlays after your bow is built and shot a few times if you want. it won't affect tiller if thats what your worried about.
don

Dave Bowers · February 03, 2011, 09:10:00 PM

looking at the pics I think your fine

Flyboy718 · February 03, 2011, 09:19:00 PM

Don...I was worried about that...and Dave thanks...I think I will put some on, I just think it looks nice and will re-inforce the tips...I have some more cypress to match with the riser, think it will be ok to use that or some red oak scraps?

don s · February 03, 2011, 09:27:00 PM

i think you should use the cypress. its always nice when the handle and tips match. i have a boo backed osage with cherry handle and cherry tips.
don

don s · February 03, 2011, 09:31:00 PM

when you get ready for your tips. sand the tip flat (glue area). then take a piece of sandpaper and put the tip on the sandpaper, abrasive side down and sand the spot where your tip will be glued. doing this will assure that the bow and tip will be an exact match and lay perfectly flat. follow me?

Flyboy718 · February 03, 2011, 11:50:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by don s:
when you get ready for your tips. sand the tip flat (glue area). then take a piece of sandpaper and put the tip on the sandpaper, abrasive side down and sand the spot where your tip will be glued. doing this will assure that the bow and tip will be an exact match and lay perfectly flat. follow me?

Yeah, just sand the limb tip and the tip that will be glued to the limb tip.

I didn't do that well enough with my riser and it has a couple areas on the edge of the riser that I need to take a tooth pick and work some glue in.

Flyboy718 · February 04, 2011, 02:16:00 PM

Now I am thinking of doing horn tip overlays...how hard would it be for a beginner to do this? What kind of glue for horn and do a cypress / horn combo or just horn only?

don s · February 04, 2011, 06:45:00 PM

you can put the cypress horn combo on or just horn. if you do the combo follow what i suggested before. sand horn flat then do a sandwich with horn and cypress with sandpaper abrasive side down on cypress and horn on top so horn glue surface matches cypress glue surface. then cypress on top of sand paper with abrasive side on bow tip so those two glue surfaces match perfectly with no gaps. some people my think it's anal but if your going to put in all the effort for a nice bow, it's a small step to take for a nice tight fit and great glue line. imo. you can also use this method when glueing a handle on your bow.
don

Dave Bowers · February 04, 2011, 06:59:00 PM

Don beat me to it, but i horn, cypress would be sweet.

Flyboy718 · February 04, 2011, 07:06:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by don s:
you can put the cypress horn combo on or just horn. if you do the combo follow what i suggested before. sand horn flat then do a sandwich with horn and cypress with sandpaper abrasive side down on cypress and horn on top so horn glue surface matches cypress glue surface. then cypress on top of sand paper with abrasive side on bow tip so those two glue surfaces match perfectly with no gaps. some people my think it's anal but if your going to put in all the effort for a nice bow, it's a small step to take for a nice tight fit and great glue line. imo. you can also use this method when glueing a handle on your bow.
don

Don, I missed it before, but I get it now! Actual piece of sandpaper sandwiched in between the bow and a tip overlay! Nice, I never would have thought of that, I wish I would have done that with my riser now...Thanks!

don s · February 04, 2011, 07:08:00 PM

take your time. nothing causes mistakes more than rushing.
don

Flyboy718 · February 06, 2011, 01:51:00 PM

Ok, going with lenin to back the bow with...one layer or two of lenin?

don s · February 06, 2011, 06:24:00 PM

you should only need one layer of linen to back your bow.
don

Flyboy718 · February 06, 2011, 07:48:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by don s:
you should only need one layer of linen to back your bow.
don

LOL...I got like 3 yards from wally world...should last me a while!

Dave Bowers · February 07, 2011, 12:19:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by don s:
take your time. nothing causes mistakes more than rushing.
don

He ain't lying...

Flyboy718 · February 07, 2011, 01:07:00 PM

Put me a layer of glue on last night...linen is going on tonight.

Flyboy718 · February 08, 2011, 10:37:00 AM

Got my linen backing on last night...going to get it trimmed up tonight maybe. I will get some pics up soon. Going to make a tillering string next and a tillering stick.

KellyG · February 08, 2011, 12:24:00 PM

sounds like it is comming along nicely

Dave Bowers · February 08, 2011, 12:28:00 PM

Get some more pics up if you can