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Holmegaard build along
adb:
I continue working out towards the tips. It usually takes two inner tubes per side. I try to wrap so there is no overlap, allowing air to circulate, and so I can see glue oozing from the joint. You have to work fairly quick.
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adb:
Finish wrapping each side, right out to the tips. You should see glue flowing out of the joint, this way you know the joint will not be glue starved.
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adb:
I usually flip the form around in the vise, and wrap the other side. That's it. Glue up is done. Although the manufacturer says clamping time is only a couple of hours, I will leave the boards wrapped on the form for overnight, and I will not stress the joint for at least 48 hours. No hot box. My shop is room temp, and humidity controlled at 40% RH.
The big red clamps are only holding the rubber ends in place, they're not doing any other work.
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adb:
Yah, my shop is clean! Doing this build along was a good incentive to tidy up the pig pen!! The apron? It's leather... I made it myself. No wood chips? That's coming! I really don't profess to being a stricktly "primitive" bowyer. I like bows from staves, like everyone else, but I also like to not limit myself. I truly love building these Holmegaard bows from backed boards. Not primitive, but certainly from a primitive design.
My next project is a 74" yew self bow, about 60#, bending full compass, horn nocks. I've just aquired an absolutely gorgeous yew stave... no knots, straight.
OK, I'm pooped. Sack time. More tomorrow.
Pat B:
adb, I meant no offense. I am not a primitive bowyer by any means. Steel tools, band saw, belt sander, synthetic glues and finishes. That's how primitive I am. Now my shop on the other hand looks like a bomb went off in it.
Like I said, the hickory backed osage is a great combo and with a Holmsgaard design, it should be a real good shooter. Again looking forward to the outcome. Pat
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