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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jray33 on May 05, 2009, 03:07:00 pm

Title: Tapering???
Post by: Jray33 on May 05, 2009, 03:07:00 pm

How to you effectively taper the backing for making laminate bows. Such as .001 per 1 inch taper?

Title: Re: Tapering???
Post by: DarkSoul on May 07, 2009, 06:24:05 pm

Wood does not have to be tapered. Only times you would desire a tapered lamination, is when tillering is not possible, such as with glass belly and back, and/or with bamboo belly and back. Then you would need a tapered core, so the bow is tillered as soon you've glued the lams up.

To answer your question: with precision, accurate powertools, forms and dedication.

Title: Re: Tapering???
Post by: adb on May 07, 2009, 08:37:19 pm

I don't taper my backings at all. Maple 3/16", hickory 1/8", bamboo until it's flat.