Hi tech redneck flight bow.

[Selfbowman]

AVCase computer designed this bow for flight. I am doing the build.

[Selfbowman]

These are the  drops off the stave. Going to send them to AVCase to test for bend brake and  such so we can get the close numbers to feed the computer. Hopefully I can do my part on the build. Going to be fun no matter what.

[Selfbowman]

Going to give this bend a go with steam. First time with a wall paper steamer.

[bentstick54]

Will be watching this one closely. What is the length going to be?

[superdav95]

Looks like a neat project.  Can’t wait!

[Selfbowman]

55-56” 50 @25”

[Selfbowman]

The moisture is 7% . Should I use dry heat? I have a lot of bend to get in it is why I’m considering steam.

[willie]

looks like a lot of bend concentrated in the middle of the handle area with the way you have the thickness tapered. might be easier to go slow if you use steam

clamp a steel band on the back, (put the clamps out on out the limb a ways in the recurve area) to keep the handle back from lifting a splinter?

[Del the cat]

Great project, nice to see a collaboration like that.
I shall be watching with interest, and a cup of tea... Emily Cat is also watching (albeit lying on radiator with eyes closed  )
Del

[Pappy]

Cool project Arvin, I have a form almost like that, it make a sweet RD bow, not sure how fast they are but very smooth shooter. I just take my time and us dry heat, I am sure steam would work but would need to have every thing set up and fast in the pull. 
 Pappy

[Selfbowman]

Decided to try dry heat. Getting there lots of bend on the outer ends.

[bjrogg]

Very cool Arvin. I’ll be watching when I can 

That profile reminds me of Marc’s . If I remember correctly his might have the reflex spread throughout the limb a little more.

Bjrogg

PS we have been getting lots of work done lately so hopefully I will have some time to work on my projects in a month or so

[Selfbowman]

Getting closer.

[mmattockx]

AVCase computer designed this bow for flight. I am doing the build.

Very cool. I look forward to seeing what you and Alan come up with. It looks like you thinned the grip area to allow all the deflex to be worked in. In the first picture you have what looks like an extra piece ready to glue back in there to thicken the grip back up, is that correct?


Mark

[Selfbowman]

Yes Mark it heated up and I ent right in place. Getting the glue joints tight was a pain.