Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: cutty on November 15, 2015, 11:42:34 pm
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Trying my first splice, a Z splice. If you set back the limbs for a reflex doesn't that leave a gap on the bottom?
Do you cut belly to fit for relex or fill gaps? what is an acceptable gap width.
I did somm practice ones on scrapes and theres a gap on the belly after relex.
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Fill the gaps with glue and wood dust and keep building:) I use a V-splice anymore.
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I have a quick question about this too: when splicing, should the V or Z be visible from the back/belly of the bow, or from the side? thanks!
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Cutty, I leave my handle area a little extra thick until I do the Z splice, then if I add reflex I have some material to trim flush again. I also use slivers or small wedges of the same wood to fill any voids that may occur.
Jefficus, the splice will be visible from the back and belly.
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I have a quick question about this too: when splicing, should the V or Z be visible from the back/belly of the bow, or from the side? thanks!
Back and belly. It would be weaker the other way and very hard to line up the limbs.
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The splice came out great, now, do you just wipe joints with acetone before glue up or soak them.
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What kind of wood are you using? What type glue are you going to use? How tight is the joint you cut?
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Osage, smooth-on, 1/16" gaps
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Gaps are no good. before you glue up then get a pan and some tin foil and steam the spliced parts for 15 minutes.
Fit together and clamp until cold.
You will find that you now have perfect mating surfaces.
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No acetone needed if gluing fresh clean cuts.