Take down recurve

[Tracker0721]

Awesome looking build so far! That's gonna be one happy kid to see this thing.

[bassmatt72]

Interesting build Matt. You know that you have planted a bug in my head........ I am going to have to tune up my bandsaw. It does not want to cut a straight line..... Until I fix it, a project such as a bow build is out of the question.

Looking forward to seeing the finished bow.

Yes, getting and keeping your bandsaw tuned and maintained is critical in any project that has any precision to it.

[LeanMachine]

Interesting build Matt. You know that you have planted a bug in my head.

I roughed out a butt stock for a Stevens .22-.410 yesterday and realize that I am going to have to tune up my bandsaw. It does not want to cut a straight line. I will look for some new blade guides today. Until I fix it, a project such as a bow build is out of the question.

Looking forward to seeing the finished bow.

Dont be scared. Rough cut and sand to the line.

[bassmatt72]

Sorry everyone I didn't get many pics today. So, here is where we started today.


I made a string real quick and put it on and checked the brace height. We need to figure out which limb will be the bottom, it needs to be the stronger limb. We figure this out by measuring the distance from the end of the riser block to the string, which ever side has the shortest distance is the stronger limb.

Next we check for limb twist. Used an 18" tiller stick, looked down limbs while bow is drawn. Looks good, no noticeable twist.

I went ahead and marked the limbs for string grooves, I'll cut them later.

[bassmatt72]

Onto the riser! Marked the riser with the pattern I made.

Rough cut on the bandsaw, then rough shaped with sanding drum.


Almost there! Done all I can do with the power tools.

Time for rasps, files, and sand paper. I had a hard time getting this riser just the way I wanted, but I think I got it there now.

[huntinfool]

Looking great.

[Greywolf in Hawaii]

Looking good !
How much up from the center did you go to arrive at the height of the shelf?

[Stoof]

Nice work! Can't wait to see it done.

[bassmatt72]

Looking good !
How much up from the center did you go to arrive at the height of the shelf?

This is a youth bow and the total riser length is 15", the apex of the shelf is 5/8" above middle and it is center cut on the riser.

[bassmatt72]

You all saw the antler limb tip overlays that I prepped the other day. One suggestion, seeing how these are "custom fit" I marked the limbs and overlays so I can keep them together.

First step in this stage of the bow, besides prepping overlay material(WT antler), is marking and removing the protective masking tape where the overlays go.

Next I rough sanded the fiberglass to prep it for the epoxy, and I drilled several small holes in the back of the antler. I drilled the holes because the antler is very hard and was smooth so I wanted something for the epoxy to hold to.


Seeing how the antlers have an arc to them I decided to sand an arc into the scrap wood I'm going to use to protect them from the clamps. Maybe it will help hold them in place when I clamp them?

All the necessary stuff laid out and ready for epoxy!

A little added warmth to help with the curing and a little time.......

....and wa-la! Antler tip overlays! Another tip, as you can see I didn't think of this until I already glued one on, but put a little painters tape on the antler to protect it from smearing epoxy all over it!

Here they are pretty much finish sanded and one string groove almost refiled in it.

[Needmo]

This is pure greatness!

[bassmatt72]

I might do a little reshaping the riser and sight window? Other than that it will be after October 20th before I do anything else. I'm going on a spot and stalk dessert mule deer hunt with Cuz from here using my compound!

[Greywolf in Hawaii]

Only 9 more days to go........

[Nova]

This is awesome and I hope you are getting a heck of a nice knife for it

[bassmatt72]

Going out to shop to work on this now, will update later this evening.