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Offline adb

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recurve jig
« on: February 11, 2012, 04:47:36 pm »
I seem to be interested in recurves these days. Mostly yew, because it responds so well to dry heat. I have 2 on the go at the moment, and I'll post the results asap. I built this jig, and I thought I'd share.
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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2012, 04:51:10 pm »
I built it by gluing two 3/4" sheets of plywood together, then shaping the curve and drilling the clamping holes. When I first started using it, the heat was scorching the wood. So, I applied a copper sheet on the top, and hammered it into shape. Works great now... no scorching, and the copper transmits the heat back up into the limb, making the heat more effective.
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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2012, 04:55:06 pm »
This pic shows the one tip already flipped. I also use the jig for heat tempering the belly, and it works fantastic.
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Offline bcbull

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2012, 04:55:33 pm »
nice jig bro i like that never thought about the copper thats a good idea tho might have to pick some copper up at work put it on mine brock
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2012, 05:07:17 pm »
Hot jiggity!  Nice.
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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2012, 05:14:08 pm »
Quote from: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2012, 05:07:17 pm
Hot jiggity!  Nice.


Oooo thats bad,  :laugh:
Nice jig indeed.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2012, 06:10:00 pm »
Nice recurve form. Be careful with the copper that you don't reflect heat off the copper and scorch the bows back. I used aluminum foil on one of my forms once and ruined the bow by unknowingly scroching the back While heating the back and sides.
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Offline Mangeur de lard

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2012, 06:11:16 pm »
Nice profile. Good thinking on the copper sheet, I did the same on my caul this afternoon with aluminum foil. It does seem to heat the underside of the limb better doesn't it?

Oh, and don't forget to sweep up those shavings, that shop is a mess! ;D

Just saw your reply Pat, hope my bow's back is not charred!
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2012, 06:45:08 pm »
Quote from: dwardo on February 11, 2012, 05:14:08 pm
Quote from: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2012, 05:07:17 pm
Hot jiggity!  Nice.


Oooo thats bad,  :laugh:
Nice jig indeed.

Better than "Gettin' jiggy wit' it!"
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Offline dwardo

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2012, 07:28:03 pm »
Quote from: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2012, 06:45:08 pm
Quote from: dwardo on February 11, 2012, 05:14:08 pm
Quote from: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2012, 05:07:17 pm
Hot jiggity!  Nice.


Oooo thats bad,  :laugh:
Nice jig indeed.

Better than "Gettin' jiggy wit' it!"

Nooooooo......
But i fear you have more to come.
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Offline adb

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2012, 10:14:50 pm »
I did try the alum foil, and it did scorch easily. The copper seems to heat much slower, and distribute the heat more evenly. I haven't had any problems with toasting the back so far.
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Offline Cameroo

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2012, 01:15:00 am »
Cool beans Adam.  Looks like I might have to stop by some time while you put on a clinic  ;) ;D
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Offline Pat B

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2012, 01:15:55 am »
If it will warm the the back without scorching it is a great idea.
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Offline DRon knife

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2012, 01:52:06 am »
Nice jig!! I haven't heated anything yet so I'm flying blind here,but if the copper fails(hope it don't) They make rated plywood and 2x stock.GL,Ron
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: recurve jig
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2012, 03:55:47 pm »
Quote from: dwardo on February 11, 2012, 07:28:03 pm
Quote from: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2012, 06:45:08 pm
Quote from: dwardo on February 11, 2012, 05:14:08 pm
Quote from: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2012, 05:07:17 pm
Hot jiggity!  Nice.


Oooo thats bad,  :laugh:
Nice jig indeed.

Better than "Gettin' jiggy wit' it!"

Nooooooo......
But i fear you have more to come.

The jig is up, the Pun Police are here, RUN!
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