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Offline bow101

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2 Piece bow
« on: November 04, 2012, 07:51:41 pm »
Anybody know of a build-a-long or some information on a 2 piece bow, using the hinge method. I have some ideas but would like to find out more about it before I actually start.
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: 2 Piece bow
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2012, 08:36:23 pm »
I was just contemplating the same project.
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Offline bow101

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Re: 2 Piece bow
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2012, 11:42:52 pm »
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Offline dmenzies1950

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Re: 2 Piece bow
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2012, 02:57:42 am »
I thought about making one myself, but the hinge is like $90 so I used a sleeve instead. I tried to come up with another cheaper hinge, but didn't find a suitable substitute. Sorry, but I'm sure one of the guys has done it successfully.  Dale   
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Offline Holten101

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Re: 2 Piece bow
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2012, 03:18:40 am »
I am making a primitive take-down atm. I have opted for the handle sleeve like that of "Fiddler49" (http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/reply/455582/Re-Raw-Hide-Scarf-tube-take-down-red-oak-bow#.UJdfjG8qb3Q).

So far its looking good and ill post the results soon. Wrapping the raw hide when soaked in glue was messy, but I have learned a few things in the process that will make the next one easier. My version is with billets, so I have to tiller after the handle is done (which is were im at now).

Cheers
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Offline bow101

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Re: 2 Piece bow
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2012, 03:29:03 pm »
I'am familiar with the sleeve style. As far as a hinge goes I was looking around Home-depot but found nothing of any use. I'm sure there are Hardware stores which have hinges of equivilent strenght as the ~connexion hinge~ and Much Cheaper.
$90.00 bucks that's a little steep.
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