2019 Bow Swap Thread

[Roy from Pa]

Think I'd cut that apart and try again, Ben?

[BMorv]

Think I'd cut that apart and try again, Ben?

It's not a big deal.  I used a little heat and broke the joint, then reground the angle on the correct end and glued it back together.  It's drying right now.
 
I'm just amazed at my own stupidity sometimes....

I do most of my bow work late at night after the wife and baby go to bed.  I'll blame it on being tired...

[Dannon]

Got hardware installed in riser block last night,
Hope to get some limbs glued up this weekend!

[Crooked Stic]

That riser looks good. I got mine down to 2.5 over so good to go.

[wood carver 2]

I'm happy with any kind of bow, but, having said that, I wouldn't mind trying a Kenny M. Style bow.
Dave.

[Fishinglink]

Well I'd be happy with any design as well but would prefer something with bamboo. Seeing some of the work done so far I feel bad that I'm not further along.  Had a strong start but the weather can't cooperate long enough for me to get out in the shop.

Technical question for the brain trust. I am planning on "Z" splicing my lams but one of the guys I've been talking to in the local building group suggested scarf joints. I'm going with a 12" riser/handle on a trilam. What's the consensus around here?

Cody


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[Roy from Pa]

Z splice....

[BMorv]

It depends for me Cody.  Z's are stronger but are more noticeable.  If I have a thick riser and I'm not worried about strength I do a scarf joint.
Go with the z if you are putting a handle wrap on it.

[4 point]

I have a box of rocks ready to ship.

[Fishinglink]

It depends for me Cody.  Z's are stronger but are more noticeable.  If I have a thick riser and I'm not worried about strength I do a scarf joint.
Go with the z if you are putting a handle wrap on it.

Well my handle block will be roughly 1 1/4"- 1 3/8" deep with a solid bamboo back. I may just have to build two bows- one each way. Hoping to not have to use the handle wrap if I can, got something neat for the handle and be a shame to cover it up.



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[Roy from Pa]

The Z splice is no more visible than a scarf joint and 10 times stronger than a scarf joint.

Z splice below.

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[Crooked Stic]

Dont know beans about the Tri lams. But do you have any trouble with the handles popping off.

[Crooked Stic]

So do we ship when finished or wait for awhile??

[goobersan]

Ship Ship Ship
I can't wait any longer for my new bow !!!

[goobersan]

Anyone using Z splice for lams on glass bows ? Having issues with gorilla CA glue. Gonna try epoxy next unless there's a better way

[BMorv]

Gonna have to disagree with ya Roy, you know I hate doing that 

I find the z splice much more noticeable.  Most of the time you have to look real hard to find the scarf joint.  We agree on the strength part though....

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Scarf
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Z

[Roy from Pa]

Who asked you, Ben?

LOL

I always cover my handle area so it's no biggie for me.

[canopyboy]

So do we ship when finished or wait for awhile??

Ship.

[monterey]

The Z splice is no more visible than a scarf joint and 10 times stronger than a scarf joint.

Z splice below.

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Roy, can you explain how you cut your joints?  Seems like it would be a better joint than the scarf. 

[Roy from Pa]