Forms

[Wolftrail]

G Evening; I was searching thru the site looking for Open style forms. Just to get some ideas as I want to build a basic one that is just a board using blocks having different heights.?

[D]

You mean like this??  I got the idea for this one from Roy on here.

[macbow]

Roy's is a piece of art.
Here is same principle .

 

I use rubber tube strips and clamps now.

[Wolftrail]

Exacto El Mundo. I have a plan to make mine slightly different, with small cleats on the end pieces for varying lenghts. Like 68"-66"-64" etc.
Good idea with the holes in the blocks.
Thanks D.

[macbow]

To learn the thought behind the form Dean Torges DVD
Building the bamboo backed bow is good.

[D]

Its a great style of form.  Always get nice even curves with it.

Wolftrail for different lengths I just unscrew the blocks and slide them one way or the other for different length bows.  I've got lines on mine every inch so I always get them even.

[Wolftrail]

I got some strange and obscure projects on the go, I should have the from done in a week or so and post a photo of it.  I am not going to be screwing in the blocks, it will be set up so as simply moving the end ones 3 spaces and the mid-limb blocks just 2 spaces.

[Robyn Hode]

What is the difference between using an open form vs. a closed form (with hose). Do they use different materials and make different types of bows or is it personal preference?

[goobersan]

I think an open form is adjustable. Change up the deflex or reflex, as well as the overall bow length.

[Roy from Pa]

66" bow here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHEXdeQ196M

[Bowjunkie]

Yes, the open form is fully adjustable from straight bows, to reflexed to d/r  to recurves and anything in between. Not so with the solid hose type press.

[Wolftrail]

Thanks for posting the Video Roy. Just asking;  I use the rubber bands, do you prefer the clamps.?