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Offline sailordad

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #15 on: December 27, 2008, 06:11:02 pm »
sorry about that man,but it happens. do like they all said,round corners,back it,keep it a little wider.
did they mention to go slow and be patient. jawges website is always helpfull.
and remember go slow and be patient.
ask lots of questions and post pics as you go,if you got a question,stop take a pic,post the pic along with questions and wait for repsonses.
you have access to some of the best wood bow makers with this website. use it to your advantage.

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Offline jeff02

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #16 on: December 27, 2008, 08:00:17 pm »
When should I back it?
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Offline koan

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2008, 09:49:01 pm »
If you think It needs a backing, you can do it after you rough it out...threads tangled in a bandsaw sux, lol.....Brian
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Offline jeff02

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #18 on: December 28, 2008, 03:41:31 pm »
2nd bow  68" long x 1-3/4  Rounded Edges
Tips are around 7/16 -1/2    Mid point around 5/8      3/4 at handle

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Offline jeff02

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #19 on: December 28, 2008, 05:49:31 pm »
Could fiber glass cloth and two part epoxy be used for backing, I just happen to have some lying around from my R/C plane days.

Thanks!
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Offline El Destructo

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #20 on: December 28, 2008, 06:42:41 pm »
Quote from: jeff02 on December 28, 2008, 05:49:31 pm
Could fiber glass cloth and two part epoxy be used for backing, I just happen to have some lying around from my R/C plane days.

Thanks!

  If you want to go and Talk about it on another Board...It would be cool!! These Guys here have an Aversion to the FG Word!!!  ;D ;) :P
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Offline jeff02

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #21 on: December 28, 2008, 07:57:23 pm »
OK how bout Linen and Tight Bond?
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Offline El Destructo

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #22 on: December 28, 2008, 08:33:22 pm »
                               Linen...Silk.....or my Favorite....Rawhide....and they all Love Titebond 2 or 3......

                               Dont forget to post Pictures too....We all want to see things as they progress

And did I tell Ya........The FG Word...is a Bad Thang.....It's Taa-Taa....( say SH*T) as my Grandmother used to tell all athe Babies when they put something Nasty in their Mouths!!!      >:D 8)
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Offline koan

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #23 on: December 28, 2008, 09:46:14 pm »
Titebond is good stuff!...Brian
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Offline Hickoryswitch

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #24 on: December 28, 2008, 10:08:16 pm »
Looks like it's well on it's way to being a bow. If you haven't backed a bow don't worry it's a breeze. I'm with  el destructo I really like rawhide.
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Offline Auggie

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #25 on: December 29, 2008, 07:18:45 am »
Bed sheet of high thread count work well,just dont tell the mrs. where ya got it. >:D  O:)
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #26 on: December 29, 2008, 08:54:34 am »
Thanks for posting my site above. I think beginners should consider a bend in the handle bow. No glue on handle. Back with silk, linen or burlap. Jawge
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Offline jeff02

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #27 on: December 29, 2008, 07:59:52 pm »
Starten to look like a bow.

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Re: First Bow for a Newbie
« Reply #28 on: December 29, 2008, 08:07:02 pm »
Lookin' good.  Get those inner limbs bending!
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