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Offline bubby

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osage bellied maple, new pics with less clutter for Mr cat
« on: October 18, 2017, 10:54:08 pm »
got this osage bellied maple all glued up, i will post pics as i progress
« Last Edit: October 24, 2017, 12:12:24 am by bubby »
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2017, 02:15:21 am »
Looks like a good start.  Ill be keeping track for sure!

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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2017, 03:36:22 am »
Im watching this one with great interest I have a maple stave decrowned  that I thought of doing the same thing with the exception of sinew , bet it will be a great combo
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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2017, 05:57:35 am »
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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2017, 06:19:17 am »
I think you need more random stuff crammed into the picture  ;) ;D >:D
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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2017, 08:26:28 am »
Never have enough clamps . . .  :BB    (-S

Will be looking forward to regular updates.
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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2017, 09:06:41 am »
I think that's a super combo bubby.Look forward to the finish.I glue it up the same way with smooth on.You may know this but leaving that bow set in the sun at 80 to 85 degrees will cure that smooth on at 150 to 160 degrees for 5 to 6 hours.Instead of waiting 24 hours to cure.
« Last Edit: October 19, 2017, 09:20:55 am by BowEd »
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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2017, 11:15:00 am »
Thats right mike😉 ed i like to stick it in the cab of my truck, he in nor cal it can get plenty hot in the cab
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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2017, 11:17:35 am »
I think you need more random stuff crammed into the picture  ;) ;D >:D
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Be carefull what you ask for del, this was the clean pic
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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2017, 10:04:09 pm »
curious what is under the wrapping ........
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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2017, 09:18:28 am »
Sorry Bub.I know this is your thread.....I use saran wrap under the inner tubes.Masking tape on the outside surfaces first too.C clamp it every 6" for sue before wrapping with the innertube squeezing the excess glue out and wiped off prior too before saran wrapping.Proper amount of sizing with that smooth on takes a little practice to reduce the excess to a minimum so clean up is'nt that big a deal then.Starting out plenty wide does help though.
I warm the wood prior on at least a 60 grit surface before applying the smooth on for a good sizing job.I use 36 grit myself.
« Last Edit: October 21, 2017, 08:30:21 am by BowEd »
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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2017, 10:59:33 am »
No problem Ed, i use stretch wrap. One clamp at the handle and wrap tight enough to get the glue moving, working grip out on both limbs. I use 36-50 grit to prep the mating surfaces, i used my homemade thickness sander with 36 on this one. Then wrap with innertubes
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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2017, 10:19:52 pm »
got this one unwrapped, cleaned the edges up, glued on a overlay and the riser. then trapped the back and faceted the belly up to the hooks
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Re: osage bellied maple
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2017, 05:57:17 am »
I think you need more random stuff crammed into the picture  ;) ;D >:D
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Re: osage bellied maple, new pics with less clutter for Mr cat
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2017, 06:07:23 am »
Bub, that's looking awesome for sure. I with BJ on the FD idea.  ;)
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