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Let’s build something crazy! Ash Wing Bow (EXPLODED)
RyanY:
The trailing edge of the wing will have a concave back along that chamfer. I use pencil to help see where I will be removing wood and a centerline between the edge and the previous chamfer line.
I use a gooseneck scraper to create the concave effect. I was surprised how much wood it removed. This was a good experience to help me consider doing a hollow limb design at some point.
Last pic is the roughed out chamfers.
RyanY:
I then use a scraper to round out the last few edges on the back and then go over it with 80 grit sandpaper.
As expected, I lost quite a bit of draw weight doing this. Currently pulling 33#@28". The design doesn't seem as stressed as I was expecting. Next I'll heat treat it a bit to try and get a few more pounds out of it. Tiller looks a bit better with the left side being a bit stiff to my eyes.
Mad Max:
Nice
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bownarra:
See is looking pretty cool :)
To get the very sharpest and longest lasting burr on your scrapers make sure the face of your scraper is polished like a mirror before trying to raise the burr :) Makes a big difference
Digital Caveman:
If this doesn't work you could make another with the opposite orientation, cut them in half, splice them together, and put the result on the front of a piper cub. :D
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