Nubie Trying Glass

[Millhimes]

Hi guys.New guy here but been reading awhile.I just got up the nerve to try a binghams hybred kit.Finished the glue-up tonight.I have made self bows and bbi/bbo's but wanted to try a glass.I have admired the artistry and craftmanship you guys put into these bows and had to give it a try.I'll let you know how i make out once i get my shop chisled loose.A little of that smooth on goes a long way!Wish me luck-Joe

[Mike Most]

Welcome from sunny south Texas (and its hot too)

50 grit paper will grind off the extra glue....  

[jsweka]

Too much glue is better than too little (as long as you can get your form apart).

I'm looking forward to seeing some pics.

[Millhimes]

Hi guys. Took it off the form and cleaned it all up. Laid it out and got a string on it. It is 55 lbs. @ 28 in. Tiller looks like its bending too much at the fades but I think that's the design. Take a look and let me know what you think.

 

 
 
 

[Millhimes]

well that didn't work.i'll try again.

[Millhimes]

Hi guys. Took it off the form and cleaned it all up. Laid it out and got a string on it. It is 55 lbs. @ 28 in. Tiller looks like its bending too much at the fades but I think that's the design. Take a look and let me know what you think.

[Swissbow]

What taper rate did you use ? By increasing the taper you can move the bend away from the fades. With that much reflex you still have good string angle, even without tip wedges.

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Andy

[kennym]

Nice job!!

I'm with Andy on the more taper, and also maybe a powerlam if that doesn't work.

I'm guessin you have .002, I would try .003 total taper if it were me.

[Glunt]

Nice job!  Ditto  on the taper but I bet she will shoot just fine.

[Millhimes]

Thanks for looking fellas. It does have a .002 taper.The kit came with 2 peices of black plastic lam and 1 clear .040 clear fiberglass marked for the form? I got another .040 clear and made finish lams out of a piece of kentucky coffee tree to match the maple thickness i replaced.it does shoot well with light target carbons.I will keep your advice in mind for next time.I do need some practice on the glue up's though-Joe

[Schmidtster]

I was really looking into trying this one out as a winter project and my first glass. how were the instructions and build? fairly simple for a newb?

[Millhimes]

Yea they were good.The video helped alot.I would follow the advice above as these guys rule.

[gobbler716]

Good lookin' bow!

[Trapper Rob]

Good looking bow.
Rob