Had a bow building party yesterday

[Roy from Pa]

Kenny cutting out the bamboo to the bow profile.

 

Kenny on the band saw and Jerry on the edge sander prepping his bamboo backing.

 

Jerry prepping the bamboo backing, this is his first ever bow build. He is already talking about the next bow, LOL..

 

Osage belly lams.

 

Kenny running the toothing plane on the bamboo backing.

 

[Roy from Pa]

Sure was a fun day and a couple beers were had, along with two, 2 foot long hoagies and potato salad...    

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKa_rKomTY0  

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5TGjcTTvg  

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSwx80xjTUE

[Roy from Pa]

Jerry's first ever glue up.

[Buemaker]

Looks like you guys had a good time, and Jerry still have his fingertips intact? Good idea to wear heavy gloves.    Bue--.

[fujimo]

very cool!
great times  

[Roy from Pa]

He didn't lose any skin, but the gloves are missing a couple finger tips..     Those gloves never leave the edge sander and are mandatory for anyone using it. I have several pair laying on the window seal behind the sander..

[Troy D. Breeding]

Looks like all ya normally use bamboo for backings. Ever used any quarter sawn hickory for backings?

I keep looking at the bows and something keeps lurking in the back of my head about building one.

[ColonelSandersLite]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
He didn't lose any skin, but the gloves are missing a couple finger tips..             Those gloves never leave the edge sander and are mandatory for anyone using it. I have several pair laying on the window seal behind the sander..

*Never* wear gloves operating that type of machine.  You think you're enforcing a rule for safety, but you're causing a serious snagging hazard.  This can result in extremely severe trauma and even directly cause the amputation of the effected extremities.  He also should have had his sleeves rolled up and should have been wearing eye protection.  The fact that the gloves lost a some fingers means that you and your friend got very lucky.  When sanding something that thin, a holding jig or apparatus of some sort should be used for safety.  If you where an employer and an OSHA inspector saw that, you would be looking at some massive fines.  For your reference, here's a well written shop safety guide that will fill you in on accepted safety regulations, including edge sanders:      http://www.baylor.edu/ehs/doc.php/228017.pdf  

I'm sorry if it seems like I'm coming down hard on you or being an ******* or something.  I'm just trying to help you make it through life with all your parts still attached.  At the moment you're basically juggling loaded guns.  Please stop.

Edit:
Osha Source:
  https://www.osha.gov/Publications/woodworking_hazards/osha3157.html  
 

Protective gloves are the primary means available for direct hand protection. Extra-long gauntlets or sleeves attached to the gloves can extend protection up the arm. However, the appropriateness of glove use in the woodworking workplace should be carefully reviewed on a task-by-task basis. Gloves should not be worn when operating woodworking equipment due to the potential for getting caught in moving parts.

Heavy leather, metal mesh, or gloves may provide protection against cuts, abrasions, and lacerations, but they can also greatly reduce dexterity, possibly leading to a higher frequency of the mishaps they are intended to protect against. Furthermore, no glove will stand up to direct contact with the cutting surfaces of most of your power equipment. For these reasons, engineering and work-practice controls will be your best bet for addressing the hand and arm hazards posed by cutting and shaping equipment.

When it comes to handling wood finishes, adhesives, equipment cleansing solvents, or any other chemical compounds, you should provide appropriate gloves and make their use mandatory. Chemically resistant gloves are designed as impermeable barriers to prevent absorption of hazardous compounds through the skin of the hands. The most common gloves designed for this purpose are composed of natural rubber or latex,5 butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, plastic, or rubber-like synthetics such as neoprene.

[cunruhshoot]

Now that is a party i would like to partake in! What a great shop to work in...glad you guys had a good time building.

[PEARL DRUMS]

Lucky I was busy old coot, I never got an invite.

[Roy from Pa]

I sorry Pearly boy....

One time we used hickory, Troy. That's what I intend to do with the hard maple I ordered from you. May try other types of wood in the future also. Long as it's 1/4 sawn..  

[timbermoose]

If I ever make it to PA, I know where I'm going. Looks like a great time.

[mwosborn]

Looks like a good time for sure!

[fujimo]

wassup with jerry drinking pop on the job?
he retiring soon!!??-
must be a Pa thing- all that horse p#* you fellas consume   :D

[Crittergetter]

Looks like a blast! We definately want to see the finished bow!!

[Roy from Pa]

Geeze, can't wear gloves, can't drink pop, guy might as well start baking cookies. LOL

[red hill]

Hafta fix that third light bulb to bake cookies, Roy!  LOL! That did look like a lotta fun!  

[wood carver 2]

Don't burn yourself with the easy bake oven Roy.
He's right about the gloves. Potentially very dangerous. I use a block of wood to put pressure on the lams while using the sander.
A guy I worked with nearly got pulled into a 16 inch jointer because he was wearing a loose sweatshirt.
Dave.

[takefive]

Looks like everyone was had by a good time, Roy.

It's so cold in my basement shop these days that I'm thinking about wearing gloves, too.  

[KellyG]

Roy just moved to the top of my thumpin list. I did not get an invite either!  :mad:  

But it looks like a great time.