Main Discussion Area > Bows

Is this a suitable way to attach siyah?

<< < (2/3) > >>

superdav95:
Not sure what exactly you’re going for but here is an old build of mi e from a few years ago that may help illustrate the v notch with a boo back or belly to cover it if I’m understanding what you mean.  Anyway have a look if you like I’ll post the link here. 

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,71239.msg1001594.html#msg1001594

jameswoodmot:
Ah ok so you’ve back with bamboo Then v notched the siyah. I was thinking of gluing the siyah on and then running the bamboo over the glue joint and up the siyah so it had a continuous back. Then sculpting away all the weight I could whilst leaving the glue joint strong. Lots of shapes to think abou,  I might superglue a mock up tomorrow

jameswoodmot:
Dave, I was thinking something like this.

That was the thickest bit of Ipe I had so the limb will be a bit thicker. My initial thoughts for this is that the surface area will be larger than with a v splice in a limb this thin. I can have a continuous back, giving more strength to the joint. Also, one of the main things, I can do all the shaping after glue up. My major worry with this construction is tip alignment and the more shaping I can do after glue up and tillering the better

bassman211:
See Dave Mead bows Utube, or web site. I have made a couple dozen of his bows following his lead with no riser ,or siyah failures. Simple, efficient, short, and bullet proof. I do cut an arrow shelf in my bows though. His has none.

superdav95:
I think that it will be fine so long as you do some serving wraps on the joinery.  Otherwise I could see it lifting under the boo strip right at the tip of the wedge.  I guess there’s only one way to find out and give it a try.   

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page

[*] Previous page