How do I make a laminated handle?

[stuckinthemud]

Simple question really, what do I need to avoid when laminating a handle. Presumably don't run the laminates into the fades, anything else goes?

[Pat B]

A pic of your bow would help. If the limbs have a tendency to bend through the handle I use thin lams of graduated lengths to form the handle. By doing this the handle riser will bend a little helping to prevent a popoff. The handle should blend into the fades that blend into the limbs.

[stuckinthemud]

There is no bow yet, but I am planning something a bit more fancy than my usual bendy handle D bow and a decoratively laminated handle with a bit of checkering might be an option

[Del the cat]

There is no bow yet, but I am planning something a bit more fancy than my usual bendy handle D bow and a decoratively laminated handle with a bit of checkering might be an option

IMO. If you are starting from scratch, lay it up with plenty of extra length and depth so its all of a piece and not an add onafter the event. It can blend into the fades if necessary.
Del

[Eric Krewson]

Nothing wrong with running laminates into the fades, I do it all the time when I have to build up a skinny stave to have an adequate handle. Thin lams properly faded into the limbs will just about insure your glued on handle won't pop off. In the picture the bottom lam is 1/8" thick.

[TimothyR]

If you are planning a laminated bow in backed I would put a power laminated in the back and core, this will help some with popoffs