Making a Takedown Bow

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3 жыл бұрын

I build a laminated hickory takedown bow. this project got pretty frustrating after breaking and remaking the riser 3 time.

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@plywoodcarjohnson5412 4 ай бұрын

Great video. I had no idea the riser could be so problematic. I'll try a stainless steel pipe and hopefully it works. Thanks. Great upload!

@dirtbagbuilder9568 4 ай бұрын

I think one of the issues is that hickory splits well. maybe make it out of sycamore or some other split resistant wood

@DanSantanaBows 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Seems like you would do well with a self bow

@dirtbagbuilder9568 3 жыл бұрын

I may yet try making a self bow, although I prefer the consistency of working with laminated wood

@richardhoule4389 3 жыл бұрын

Hey great vid man! Good for u sticking it out and getting her done! I have never made a lam bow or a take down. But I'm curious.. I wonder if the riser would have been better off as one solid piece of wood rather than lams? Also maybe on next one if u went a lil lighter on the limbs might b able to get away with more on the riser without it breaking. I'm def looking forward to seeing your next tho this is pretty cool! I've only done one board bow and a few self bows. If I ever get the courage to buy a good bandsaw I'd def like to give a take down lam bow a try! Thanks for sharing.

@dirtbagbuilder9568 3 жыл бұрын

After breaking a solid riser 2 times and then breaking 3 ply lamination on the 3rd try, I mostly just wanted a low risk solution to finish the project. Lighter limbs would obviously lower the stress on the riser, but they were already made up. No need for a bandsaw, You can rough cut the riser with a handsaw or coping saw and chisel then shape with a heavy rasp. It won't take as long as you might think