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superdav95:
Getting my popcorn ready for this one! Can’t wait to watch this one. Thanks for taking the time to post this. I think we need more experienced guys like yourself to post these kind of builds. Thanks again. Really looking forward to this one.
SLIMBOB:
So on to the layout. I want to find where I will place the center of my bow (lengthwise), and draw a semi permanent pencil line across the stave. That will be the center of my handle. From there, using a 5 inch handle, I will go 2.5 inches lengthwise, both directions and draw my lines. That's my 5 inch handle section. Now, from each of those lines, go 2 inches and draw your 2 lines. These will be the fades. On to the working limbs. In this case, the bow is 66 inches in length. So from the beginning of the bow limb (end of the fade), I went 16 inches and draw my lines on each limb. This area I will run nearly parallel limbs, from the fades to this point, tapering about 1/4 inch. More on that in a moment. Then, the last 12.5 inches narrows to about 3/8 inches at the tip.
Next, I will draw my longitudinal center line from one tip to the other. On this one I started at the handle and free handed the line to both tips. Pretty straight grain, so I went back over that line where possible with a straight edge, to give it definition. This line MUST, follow the lateral grain. Somewhat precisely. Not doing so is a recipe for disaster later! Follow the grain!
On to the edge lines. My handle is an inch wide, so .5 inches from the center on each side gives you the inch wide by 5 inch handle. From the outside fade line, got that 1.5 inches wide (centered) and marked that width on the line. Now draw a diagonal lines from there, back to the top of the handle. Bam, your handle and fades. More on the fades a bit later. Now I go to the 16 inch mark on the limb, and measure a width 1.25 inches and make my marks. Now the tricky part. If the limb is board straight, just connect the dots. If not, you will need to free hand it following the centerline, while adding a small taper. Again, follow the grain, defined by your center line. You will violate the grain along the edge, as a result of the taper, but the angle of violation will be minimal if your center line is on point. Left the tips an inch or so wide for now. Sorry for the long post, just no good breaking point before now.
SLIMBOB:
Hey Arvin. The knot is dead center left to right, and about 6 inches from the fade. Not the best place for a problem area, but it is what it is. Thanks for checking in sir.
Thanks superdav. Let's see what happens here. I will enjoy it regardless the outcome. I think I can get it to bending, knot and all.
Hamish:
Lookin good so far. I don't think that knot, hollow will give you too much trouble. Nothing a pair of outside calipers couldn't deal with.
SLIMBOB:
Hi Hamish. I think your right about the knot. It's the divot next to the knot that concerns me more, coupled with the fact that it is happening nearish fade. Just need to finesse my way thru the thing. Thanks for stopping in.
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