Bow Oven Tips

[StoneAK]

Does any one have a design for building a bow oven? Share many designs if you know them. Thanks

[Pat B]

Binghams has plans. That's what I used.

[StoneAK]

Thanks

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Your plain ol everyday hot box will work for a curing oven and they are really simple. 3- 100w. bulbs in mine will send the temp right up to 150-160 deg. in no time flat.......way too hot for staves! But it would work dandy for a bow curing oven.

[Dick in Seattle]

Try:

http://dickwightman.com/archeryactivity/dicksarcheryactivities.html

All kinds of stuff specifically posted to help new builders, including an oven build along.  Build your oven longer than i did, though.  I had a space limitation.  Go for 86" if you're going to use a hose form.  I don't, so it's not a problem for me.

[monterey]

Dick, I made the same mistake.  Had to cut a round hole in the end of the box to extend the hose out of.  I stuff some rags around it to keep the heat in.

It's not all bad, since I can keep track of the pressure in the hose and make adjustments if needed.

[Dick in Seattle]

Now that's making lemonade, Monterey!   I have heat strips for my hose, so no oven needed.  However, having done three hose bows, I doubt I'll go back.  Just don't like or trust it compared to clamps and aluminum forms.   Guess I'm old fashioned.

[jess stuart]

Probably a good idea to make it a bit bigger than you think you will need.  Casters are a good idea, as well dang things weigh a ton.

[Dick in Seattle]

that height issue is a real good point.  I was  doing just fine with my 3 way pin clamps, then I did a bow with 4" C clamps, which stick up further.  I had to tilt the layup to the side as the higher clamps touched the light bulbs in the lid

[StoneAK]

Thanks I was figuring up the materials today so I could build it this weekend. Dick in Seattle I went on your website and just modified the height so I do appreciate it